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House District 64 in state General Assembly
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary to vie for the chance to then face incumbent Fawn Pedalino in the November election for the House District 64 seat in the South Carolina General Assembly. House District 64 in the state … more
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Newcomer challenges incumbent in Lee County Council District 5 primary
Jacqueline Josey and Kimberly King are running in the Democratic primary for Lee County Council District 5 on June 11. King, a first-time candidate and a certified special education teacher, shares her skills, plans and hopes for success through … more
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Manning Avenue Free Studio breaks ground; officials eager for positive impact on Sumter through the arts
The South Sumter community will soon to be privy to a new build that is sure to spark great creativity. On Friday, May 31, Ivan Sanders, executive board director of Manning Avenue Free Studio Mission, was joined by government officials, like … more
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Sumter Beacon releases showtimes for 'Bull Street' movie filmed in Clarendon
Include a trip to Beacon Cinemas in your weekend plans, as showtimes for the Clarendon County-filmed feature "Bull Street" have been released. Lynn Dow, a New Yorker with ties to Summerton, and Wendy Tucker Tannock, of Bermuda, began filming … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Sumter High's Michael O'Neal scouts for sustainability, encourages teens to make a difference
Pristine trails, crisp, clean air and a pond filled with wildlife - that's the vision that drives Sumter High School rising junior Michael O'Neal to care for the school's Environmental Center. At 16 years old, Michael said his dedication to … more
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Epps Ortho K9-5K raises money for Sumter SPCA
PHOTOS BY MARK PEKURI / THE SUMTER ITEM Dogs of all breeds, owners and friends came out to support the Epps Ortho K9-5K, a professionally timed race, held Saturday, June 1. In 2017, Dr. Thomas W. Epps was looking for a way to increase what he was … more
Sumter School District will move to electronic procurement with new school year
After some delays, it appears Sumter School District will go live with an electronic procurement process system with the start of the new school year. District Chief Financial Officer Shatika Spearman confirmed to the school board's Finance … more
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Lee County school board District 1 race
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary for the Lee County School District Board of Trustees' Area (or District) 1 race, and the winner will run unopposed in the November election. For the primary, incumbent Mattie Moses Mack and … more
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Clarendon council chairman candidate answers questions about his candidacy
There are three candidates for Clarendon County Council chair, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The seat is currently held by Dwight L. Stewart Jr. Stewart is running again, and the other two candidates are LaNette Samuels Cooper … more
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Free men's health event with chance to win gift card is June 15
Men in the Sumter area will be able to get screened for prostate cancer, learn about healthy living and possibly win a gift card for their screening participation during a free community health event later this month. Sumter … more
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Veterans Affairs Office budget request approved, Solicitor's Office budget request denied by Sumter County Council
The third and final reading of Sumter County's 2024-25 budget is coming up on June 11. The budget must pass three readings by council to become official in time for the start of the fiscal year on July 1, and the second reading of the budget was … more
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SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through survey on transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the … more
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Wilson Hall seniors celebrate their graduation
The Barons took their final bows on Thursday evening, May 30, at Patriot Hall as Wilson Hall held this year's graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024. more
Fraternity recognizes several area high schoolers with scholarships, awards
A local chapter of a historically African American fraternity has awarded numerous area public high school students with annual awards and scholarships for academic achievement and work in the arts. … more
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2 women accused of squatting in Sumter home, stealing from animal rescue
Two South Carolina women face a slew of charges, including burglary and financial identity fraud, after being discovered living in an unoccupied Sumter residence. Megan Brooke Williamson, 36, of … more
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City of Sumter, City of Manning and Lee County Fire Department among grant recipients for emergency preparedness in S.C. from Duke Energy
STAFF REPORT With hurricane season here and in anticipation of a busy one, Duke Energy is supporting communities across South Carolina with $500,000 in microgrants through its Duke Energy Foundation. … more
Full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise set for Wednesday, June 5
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, along with partners from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and … more
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Newest manufacturer, EFP, opens in Lee County
BISHOPVILLE - It was a long time coming, but Lee County's newest industrial employer is off and running. A crowd of at least 50 dignitaries rolled out the red carpet here as Engineered Foam Packaging, a leader in the design and manufacturing of … more
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Sumter’s Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Sumter, Lakewood, Wilson Hall student body presidents reflect ahead of high school graduation
Four years can fly by, and before you know it, you're taking that walk of pride into the next chapter of your life. The misters and madam student body presidents Slade Custer of Wilson Hall, Quindon Dais of Lakewood High School and Gabrielle … more
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Veterans honored with Sumter Historic Cemetery memorial dedication ceremony
On Tuesday, May 28, at the Sumter Historic Cemetery, there was a dedication ceremony for the new on-site memorial honoring veterans, both local and worldwide. The ceremony featured the Shaw Air Force Base color guard raising the flag and providing a … more
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