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Youth Optimist Bike Club is new for South Sumter
Grab your helmet and get ready to ride this summer with the Palmetto Optimist Club's Youth Optimist Bike Club. Palmetto Optimist Club in Sumter, a part of Optimist International dedicated to engaging with Sumter youth through service, introduced … more
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Crowd celebrates independence at Dillon Park
Ryan Barrs of Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics sets up ahead of a Fourth of July fireworks show at Dillon Park on Saturday, June 29. The show was held ahead of the holiday for crowds to celebrate. See more photos on … more
State fire marshal shares Fourth of July fireworks safety tips
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the South Carolina State Fire Marshal is reminding citizens to put safety first when participating in any fireworks activities. "Independence Day is a time to reflect on our country's history," State Fire … more
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Sumter school board votes to transfer $1.7M for completion of new stadium at Crestwood
Project management issues aside, Sumter's school board approved an administrative recommendation to transfer $1.7 million in capital funds to complete Crestwood High School's new football stadium at a special-called meeting last week. The total … more
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Sumter Item's Bryn Eddy takes fulltime editor role at Lexington Chronicle
The Sumter Item 's newsroom has a new face and said goodbye to another, though not completely. Bryn Eddy, newsletter editor and a reporter who covered Sumter government and Shaw Air Force Base, … more
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Bringing S.C. conservation excellence to Galápagos Islands
South Carolina has become an example, globally, of environmental conservation-leadership, what with the Palmetto State's having already placed some 3.5 million acres of a total 20.5. million acres under a level of conservation protection. And Gov. … more
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'Ready or Not' gospel play returns to Manning July 14 'by popular demand'
After ample feedback in April, the Rev. Effie Hilton Mitchell is bringing back her popular production "Ready or Not" to Weldon Auditorium. Mitchell, a Greeleyville native and pastor of Miracle Temple of Deliverance in Manning, has written gospel … more
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Sumter library summer reading events encourage fun, creativity
There is nothing quite like a good book and good company to share it with. Sumter County Library's Summer Reading program, which occurs June 3-July 25, is heating up with an abundance of activities that have occurred during the past few weeks - … more
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Inspire the Fire collaborates with Knowledge for College to host summer camp in Sumter for local children
In 2019, Inspire the Fire, a Charlotte-based nonprofit, brought the Sumter Experience to Patriot Hall, according to its Facebook page. This experience includes breakout sessions featuring lessons in rap/poetry, vocals, visual arts, drone technology, … more
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Sumter Christian School student council seeking donations from local businesses for raffle Aug. 9
Sumter Christian School's student council is seeking donations of goods and/or services from valued local businesses for its upcoming basket raffle. The raffle is intended to raise money for school and community projects and will be held at the … more
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Sumter police to host Back-to-School Bash
Don't toss those backpacks away too fast, as Sumter Police Department is looking to fill them up with academic necessities. The annual Back to School Bash, hosted by the local PD, will happen on Tuesday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the … more
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Sumter Beacon extends 'Bull Street' showings to July 2
Did you think you missed your chance to watch "Bull Street" on the big screen? Think again! Because of popular demand and raving reviews across South Carolina, Sumter Beacon Cinemas has extended showings of "Bull Street" to Tuesday, July … more
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Celebrate Fourth of July with annual Fireworks in the Park at Dillon
Team Sumter's Fireworks in the Park Fourth of July celebration will return this Saturday, June 29. The event will be held at Dillon Park and fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Bring your family, a blanket and chairs to this free event, and celebrate … more
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Summerton Mayor Bagnal resigns after recently winning seat
The mayor of Clarendon County's Town of Summerton has resigned; he was elected to the seat in April of this year. Donald "Mac" Bagnal resigned on Wednesday, June 26, and provided a letter to council and the public outlining a professional reason … more
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Penny tax will be on ballots in Sumter in November
In a 5-2 vote at the Tuesday, June 25, Sumter County Council meeting, the Penny for Progress initiative was approved to appear on ballots this November, to the displeasure of residents in attendance and Councilman Carlton Washington, who said the … more
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Bomb squads, arson specialists and helicopters all part of SLED summer camp at USC Sumter
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, or SLED, is not just about enforcement, and USC Sumter proved that with its weeklong "SLED'ing into fun" summer camp June 24-28 where kids entering grades 5-8 learned about forensics, K-9 units and drones, … more
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Old Sumter home demolished to eliminate blight with part of block grant funding
In a neighborhood lined with well-maintained homes, one stuck out. Instead of a house ready for a family to move into, there stood the decrepit shell of a structure that may have once been loved but now resembles a haunted house, not maintained and … more
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Sumter Artists Guild announces exhibition winners and shares its plans for future
Talent comes in all shapes and sizes, and Sumter Artists Guild wants to ensure local art enthusiasts get to see it. At the opening reception of the 2024 Sumter Artists Guild Exhibition at Sumter County Gallery of Art, guild members welcomed … more
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Transportation improvement projects underway throughout Sumter
More than $239.2 million is set to go toward transportation improvements throughout Sumter. During the June 18 council meeting, senior planner Kyle Kelly told Sumter City Council and the public that the funding comes out of a few different … more
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Courtesy boating inspections offered on state waterways during July Fourth holiday
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the July Fourth holiday, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings across the state. SCDNR boating … more
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