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Sumter firefighters rescue victim from Alice Drive fire
Sumter firefighters rescue victim in house fire that occurred along Alice Drive. Just after 2:50 a.m. Sunday, firefighters responded to a call of a structure fire with a possible victim still … more
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SLED'ing into Summer, Write On! camps offered at USC Sumter
Students entering grades 5-8 have two fun summer camp options at the University of South Carolina Sumter. SLED'ing into Summer is a camp led by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and … more
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Sheriff's office warns known phone scam is now more sophisticated with 2nd scammer
Sumter's sheriff wants to remind county residents about a known phone scam that the office says is back and has become more sophisticated recently and may lead to people losing money. According … more
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Sumter woman dies in vehicle versus pedestrian wreck
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died in a vehicle vs pedestrian wreck on Monday, June 10. Candice Dicks, 31, of Sumter, was taken to Prisma Health … more
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Sumter School District offers free summer meal packs weekly to families who register
Sumter School District’s summer meals program is back in full swing, offering 10 free pre-packaged meals per week to Sumter County residents ages 18 and under when their families register. The … more
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Ride in a hot-air balloon, make fossil imprints in the area this weekend and see what's coming up later this month
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Splash around at the Sumter Aquatics Center. The center offers classes and activities and a free water aerobics class. You … more
3 local Air Force Junior ROTC units organize cadet leadership course
Every team must consistently develop new leaders over time, and a summer cadet leadership course is a means to achieve that end goal for high school junior ROTC programs. Sumter School District's three high school Air Force Junior ROTC units took … more
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Finances, public participation on school board's agenda for Monday
Finances and the superintendent's report will be before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees for its regularly scheduled June meeting on Monday night. Public participation, committee reports and a special presentation by the Pocalla … more
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U.S. Air Force Col. Kristoffer Smith takes final flight at Shaw Air Force Base
U.S. Air Force Kristoffer Smith, 20th Fighter Wing commander, took his fini flight at Shaw Air Force Base on May 28, 2024. Smith has served as the 20th FW commander since May of 2022, leading the operational readiness of the wing and its personnel. … more
Guests enjoy farm-fresh food, art and more at Ag+Art kickoff event in Manning
The kickoff event for the Clarendon Ag+Art Tour was held Friday, May 31, as a Farm to Table dinner at Land Parker Welch LLC Courtyard and parking lot. Guests enjoyed farm-fresh foods, art … more
City of Sumter receives more block grant funding than expected
The city of Sumter has received an additional $18,000 in community development block grant money than officials had budgeted for earlier this year. During the Tuesday, June 4, Sumter City Council meeting, City Manager Deron McCormick told the … more
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BizTalk: New extended-stay hotel coming to Broad Street Woodspring Suites set to open next year
A new hotel - of the extended-stay variety - will be coming to Broad Street near Tractor Supply Co. A permit with the Sumter Building Department and the construction superintendent on site confirmed on Friday that a Woodspring Suites is being … more
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Sumter Community Foundation celebrates local nonprofits, presents over $9,000 in dollar-for-dollar matches from Midlands Gives Day
Sumter nonprofits are looking to make big strides, and one local foundation is lending a helping hand. Sumter Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, hosted a check presentation for a total of $9,309 on … more
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St. Anne and St. Jude sees 'many new faces' at inaugural Sumter International Food Festival
St. Anne and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church saw a great turnout at its Inaugural Sumter International Food Festival. The parish combined in 2016, began gathering under one roof in 2023 and has a "culturally diverse landscape," according to … more
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Award-winning All About Sumter magazine to be released in July
The Sumter Item's official annual guide to all of the businesses, people and places that make Sumter County great will be released in late July. The All About Sumter magazine will help newcomers and residents alike navigate the area and celebrate … more
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UPDATE: Sumter woman suffering from dementia FOUND
Sumter Police Department seeks the public's help to find a missing woman last seen Thursday afternoon.  Barbara Muldrow, 72, of Thomas Drive, who suffers from dementia, was last seen … more
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Woman wins $200K on scratch-off ticket at Sumter Food Lion
STAFF REPORT A Midlands woman, running early for a veterinarian appointment for her dog, stopped to purchase a scratch-off ticket at the Food Lion on North Guignard Drive in Sumter.  The $5 … more
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Sumter deputies search for suspect in connection to county burglaries
A 20-year-old man is wanted in connection to a burglary in the Pinewood area. Willie J.N. Green is wanted on charges of second-degree violent burglary and third-degree burglary, according to … more
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Club Digest: June 5, 2024
The Sumter Art Association President Kathy Creech welcomed 53 members to the final meeting of the Sumter Art Association for 2023-24 which was held at the parish hall of The Church of the Holy Comforter on May 21, 2024. Special guests were newly … more
Public Agenda: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, June 5, at 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 … more
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