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From Sumter's Fourth Friday concerts to Lee County's Lizard Man Stomp, there is plenty to do locally and just a short drive away
SUMTER COUNTY Splash around at the Sumter Aquatics Center. The center offers classes and activities and a free water aerobics class. You can also rent the center for parties, which includes use of the new lazy river. Usual admission for all … more
Palmetto Pro Open helps bring athletes, money to Sumter
The road to the Majors doesn't always go through Sumter. For some it does. From June 3 to June 9, Palmetto Tennis Center held its 16th Palmetto Pro Open women's tournament, bringing together 60 … more
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Sumter has several structures recognized on historic registry that are still used today
Established in 1800, according to sumtersc.gov, Sumter County is dense with historically significant places. Here are a few that are recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. William … more
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Learning and the brain: The good life will not be televised
"The nature of the good life is a non-computable problem." - Dr. Zachary Stein When I answered to "Moonbeam," my trail name; pulled my hair back in a ponytail; and drove a white Subaru Outback, I was just 23 years old - Facebook had recently … more
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'24' is landmark, brilliant series that transformed TV shows
Summer of 2010 was an interesting point of discovering the unique elements of the innovative television experience. For years, cinema has been the dominating force within our entertainment spectrum. What emerged from the innovative medium evolved … more
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From roots to renaissance: Manning Avenue Free Art Studio will expand in South Sumter
The sunny afternoon of Friday, May 31, marked the beginning of a new chapter for the arts in South Sumter. Folks from across the county gathered at the Manning Avenue Free Art Studio for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the … more
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Iron Hand 24-03
Iron Hand, a routine exercise conducted twice a year, was held in May at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina. The exercise trains Airmen on ACE concepts in an austere environment. U.S. Air … more
Veterans resources are expanding in Sumter
Late last year, Sumter's Community Based Outpatient Clinic, or CBOC, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Columbia VA Health Care System, opened its doors after a significant expansion, ushering in more opportunity for … more
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Column by Pastor Stewart Rawson: Hands clenched tightly have little chance of succeeding
I recently had the privilege of attending the Mayor's Annual Prayer Breakfast. It was held at Alice Drive Baptist Church. I have served at churches in six different states and in 10 different cities, and every city I have served has a Mayor's Prayer … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Traffic volume count made, noting number of gas stations downtown
"A traffic volume count, designed to alleviate congested traffic conditions in the downtown business areas of Sumter, was undertaken in March 1948. The count was being made by local Boy Scouts with the cooperation of City Manager J. A. Raffield and … more
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American Double Dutch League brings national talent to Sumter
The American Double Dutch League hosted its 51st Invitational World Double Dutch Competition this June, bringing teams from across the country back to league headquarters in Sumter. Originating in the 1930s in New York, double Dutch gained … more
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Sumter Fire Department's Coker, Geddings weigh in on importance of grain bin rescue training
In South Carolina, agriculture is more than an industry; it's a way of life. The state's diverse farming landscape that produces corn, peanuts, soybeans and wheat relies on grain storage facilities to manage and preserve such harvests. However, … more
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Penny tax and block grant funding were on Sumter city, county agendas in the past month
This is the time of year when Sumter County and City of Sumter agendas are dense with the word "budget." With the start of the fiscal year on July 1, Sumter leaders have been hard at work finalizing 2024-25 fiscal year budgets. Additionally, … more
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Manning man charged with murder in choking death of girlfriend
MANNING – A 61-year-old Manning man has been charged with the June 18, 2024, alleged choking death of a 58-year-old Manning woman. According to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office, … more
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Early voting open for S.C. Senate District 35 primaries in Sumter, Lee counties
The South Carolina runoffs are set for June 25, and early voting started today. Races where no candidate earned a majority of the vote in the June 11 primary will have a runoff, with the top two … more
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The Sumter Item Wednesday paper to be delivered Thursday, U.S. Postal Service closed for Juneteenth holiday
Today’s edition of The Sumter Item will be delivered tomorrow, Thursday, June 20, instead of today due to the U.S. Postal Service being closed today for the Juneteenth holiday. There is no mail … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Sumter County, 1 pet and 1 person potentially exposed
A racoon found near Riggs and Plowden Mill roads in Sumter tested positive for rabies according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). One … more
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U.S. Army Central celebrates Juneteenth
PHOTOS BY STAFF SGT. GERARDINE CADET-SMITH U.S. Army Central celebrated Juneteenth at Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base on Wednesday, June 18. Col. Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army … more
Resume writing, financial planning part of July 9 job fair
The state Department of Employment and Workforce and S.C. Works will be hosting a resource event and job fair for veterans and the general public in Sumter on Tuesday, July 9. Attendees will be able to visit with employers, community service … more
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Sumter student's essay wins 2 honors
Kalaiyah Rhodes-Dingle, who attends Lemira Elementary School, was honored by the Sumter Elks Lodge for winning the state-level essay competition with her essay on "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me." Her essay also won second place in the entire … more
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