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Things to do around the Midlands: Collect cards and meet sports stars at inaugural Sumter Card Show at brewery, attend the Watermelon Crawl in Timmonsville
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sports fans, don't miss the inaugural Sumter Card Show on Saturday, June 22, at Sumter Original Brewery downtown. There will … more
Planet Fitness partners with Air Force recruiters to prepare future trainees for basic training
Planet Fitness announced its new Force Fit program in collaboration with Shaw Air Force Base Air Force recruiters. Allysse Proctor, general manager of the Camden Planet Fitness, said she created this program to "better help and ready our future … more
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BizTalk: Express Oil Change expected to open on McCrays Mill Road later in the year
An Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers will be coming soon to 2031 McCrays Mill Road, across the street from the relatively new Taco Bell and Starbucks and near Sumter High School. A permit from the Sumter Building Department and Site … more
Gospel USA Magazine features Sumterite Shonda English
A local face is featured on the cover of a national magazine, and Sumterites have a chance to purchase a copy for themselves. Shonda English is featured on the April-June issue of Gospel USA Magazine. The nationally distributed gospel music … more
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Sumter United Ministries' 'Gear Up for Learning' project seeks school supplies
Sumter United Ministries is looking for school supplies as it kicks off its annual supply drive, "Gear Up for Learning," ahead of the 2024-25 school year. According to Kathy Hunt, SUM office manager, the ministry has hosted the project every year … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Wilson Hall graduate Davis Lee establishes 'Seniors Adopting Seniors,' learns valuable life lesson
Learning life lessons from elders is like having a cheat code for life. Our grandparents and seasoned folks have already faced the boss battles we have yet to experience. By tapping into their wisdom, we save ourselves from common mistakes and big … more
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Council members approve City of Sumter's more than $87M 2024-25 budget with no millage increase
In preparation for the 2024-25 fiscal year about to start on July 1, the City of Sumter has passed a balanced budget that includes no millage increase. More specifically, the city has a balanced budget containing $87,247,468 in total revenues and … more
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Duke Energy presents Sumter City Council with $17K for emergency preparedness this hurricane season
On Tuesday, June 18, Quinnetta Buterbaugh, community relations representative for Duke Energy, presented Sumter City Council with $17,000 for hurricane emergency preparedness. This money is a part of a $500,000 micro grant from Duke Energy's … more
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Manning law firm to represent Buster Murdaugh in lawsuit against Netflix, Warner Bros.
A law firm out of Manning will represent Buster Murdaugh in his lawsuit against major streaming platforms. Buster Murdaugh, the surviving son of Alex Murdaugh, who was convicted of the double-murder of his wife and youngest son, is suing Netflix, … more
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'Trying to keep the sport alive': Sumter Cruisers classic car club looks for new members as it enters its 26th year
With nothing but the frame and body of an old 1934 Hudson and a dream, a young man who spent many years attending classic car shows across the Southeast got to work on building his very own classic car. He bought a new motor, built his own grill and … more
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Sumter High senior, salutatorian is named National Merit Scholarship Finalist winner
Parents, teachers, classmates and friends were all guiding influences to help Sumter High School salutatorian Taeyoung "Aiden" Kim achieve one of the highest honors for a high school student in the U.S. Kim was recently named a National Merit … more
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The Bobbys recognizes star high school athletes
The Sumter Item hosted the second edition of The Bobbys on Thursday at Sumter Opera House, celebrating the star high school athletes from around the tri-county. The event, which is inspired by ESPN's Espy Awards, is named for Bobby Richardson, the … more
Scranton man drowns in lawn-mowing accident
MANNING - An 80-year-old Scranton man drowned Friday afternoon while mowing grass near the dock of his lake house. James Benjamin Guy and his son were mowing grass near the home’s dock in … more
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Check out the June / July 2024 issue of The Sumter Item Impact
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Shaw's Col. Edmondson reflects on 20-plus years of service on Women's Armed Services Integration Act anniversary
On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women's Armed Services Integration Act into law, marking a historic moment in United States military history. This legislation officially allowed women to serve as permanent members of the Army, … more
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A pillar in the community: Jean Williams serves up smiles and great food at Emmanuel Soup Kitchen
It is very often said that love is good for the soul, and it is on full display each week at Emmanuel United Methodist Church's soup kitchen. Jean Williams and her band of volunteers serve up about 50 to 60 meals to the homeless and others in … more
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Reader shocked because Medicare increase results in loss of Social Security benefits
Dear Rusty: My wife and I have taken a Social Security "Cut" - no 3.2% raise for us, due to something called "IRMAA," based on our income. We actually took, together, a $400 a month cut. As far as I can tell from what they told me, we are means … more
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A perfect fit: Liberty teacher Michelle McDonald has 'amazing first year' and named state Public Charter School District Teacher of the Year
Sometimes a dream can come true, and you do not have to move for it either. That describes the story of Liberty STEAM Charter School third-grade lead teacher Michelle McDonald, who went from not knowing anything about the Sumter school one year … more
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There's more to Kona Ice than you think
That familiar jingle of the highly anticipated ice cream truck on a summer afternoon ignites a feeling of excitement quite like no other. And while it's not exactly ice cream, Kona Ice strives to create similar memories one shaved ice at a … more
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Top recent storylines from Sumter School District
1. VALEDICTORIANS LEAD THE WAY Sumter School District's three valedictorians for the Class of 2024 were Reymart Velasco at Crestwood High School, Lakira McCauley at Lakewood High and Jeshua Espiritu at Sumter High. They all achieved straight A's … more
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