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Charlie Dubose and his town of lights
For nearly 46 years, the 71-year-old Sumter native has returned his front yard at 115 Gaddy Court into a Holiday attraction for Christmas lovers near and far.  The case of the stolen angel … more
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What to do across the Midlands: Stock up for winter at library's annual book sale, get tickets for Sumter Little Theatre's production and Cirque du Luxe
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale began Thursday, Oct. 15, and continues at the following dates and times: - … more
New GMC facility will join Jones Chevrolet to create 1 large automotive campus
After 60 years of living, working and doing business in Sumter, the Jones family is making one of its most significant investments yet in the community it calls home. Jones is investing millions of dollars in Sumter with the construction of an … more
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Elementary students visit Sumter firefighters
In honor of Fire Prevention Week, Sumter School District elementary students visited local firefighters to learn critical home and school safety practices. Fire officials walked them through basic fire prevention rules, smoke alarm checks and exit … more
SCDOT seeks public comments on proposed bridge replacement project in Sumter County
COLUMBIA - SCDOT seeks public comments on a proposed project to replace the bridge on S-43-40 (S. Saint Pauls Church Road) over Cane Savannah in Sumter County. The purpose of the project is to restore all bridge components to good condition. … more
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Beneficiary IRA rules are changing how we should plan for retirement assets
For years, one of the most attractive features of an IRA was the ability to accumulate money during your lifetime and then pass that account to the next generation, allowing your children to continue taking relatively small distributions over their … more
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Ministry launches foundation to sustain its mission for generations
What someone builds to outlast them says something about where their heart lived while they were still here. For Mark Champagne, his heart lives in Sumter United Ministries. He knows he won't be in the executive director's role forever, and … more
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Without Ragin running, Sumter school board Area 5 is 3-way race of political newcomers
Editor's note: This is the third in a series on the five Sumter school board area seats that are up for election in November. Each week leading up to Election Day, The Sumter Item will analyze at least one area (alternatively called district) race … more
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4 years of being Excellent: Alice Drive Elementary celebrates its 2026 state report card rating
Alice Drive Elementary School students, parents, staff and district leadership celebrate four consecutive years of the school earning an Excellent rating on the 2026 South Carolina School Report Card on Thursday, Oct. 15. The school has received an … more
Sen. Graham visits Sumter for tour of veterans assistance facility
Sen. Darline Graham visits Hidden Wounds, a local resource center for veterans, on Monday, Oct. 19, in Sumter. Graham took a tour of the building, learning how it helps area veterans with mental health care, food, space to talk with other veterans … more
Red Cross offers ways to help reduce your risk of home fire
During Fire Prevention Week recently, the American Red Cross of South Carolina offered steps you can take to help prevent a fire in your home and keep your loved ones safe. HAVE A PLAN You may have less than two minutes to escape from a … more
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Sumter, Clarendon women among 5 charged with insurance fraud; investigation ongoing, SLED says
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged five women, including one from Sumter and another from Manning, in an ongoing investigation of insurance fraud from 2024. According to an … more
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Sumter school board shifts tonight’s open session for meeting to 6 p.m.
Given the anticipation of a longer-than-usual executive session behind closed doors, Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees has moved tonight’s (Monday’s) open session, which includes … more
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Rain doesn't dampen Simpson Great Outdoors Expo
Simpson Ace Hardware and Sports on Wesmark Boulevard hosts its third-annual outdoor expo on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Sumter. The rain didn't chase away people looking for special deals and shopping at a market with 75 vendors over a two-day period. … more
Club Digest: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2026
SUMTER MUSIC CLUB The Sumter Music Club, (formerly known as The Woman's Afternoon Music Club), met on Oct. 8 at 4 p.m. at the lovely home of member Patti Croft. The club, which dates back to 1917, awards piano, vocal and instrumental scholarships … more
Sumter native Elijah Bradford to take 'Guess Who's Coming to Mr. Thaddeus' House' to Florence Oct. 24
In October 2025, playwright Elijah Bradford debuted his powerful and heartfelt stage play, "Guess Who's Coming to Mr. Thaddeus' House," before a sold-out crowd at Sumter's Patriot Hall. The response was resounding. This year, the production will … more
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Mayesville Presbyterian Church to welcome Brass Roots Trio for Rejoicings Series on Oct. 25
Mayesville Presbyterian Church will open its fourth season of the Rejoicings Series with the world-class musicians of Brass Roots Trio. Described as "one of the most unique ensembles in the country," Brass Roots Trio has been praised for its … more
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The Item launches '132, thanks to you' fundraiser to support local journalism
The Sumter Item is 132 years old! On Thursday, Oct. 15, The Item turned 132, and I can't think of a better group of people to celebrate with than you. For 132 years, this newspaper has been part of life in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties: … more
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Sumter Little Theatre's 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' proves fear is only as big as you let it be
Fear is inevitable. Whether it is literal or a figment of our imagination, there is something or someone that makes our heart beat faster, the hairs on the back of our neck stand up or goosebumps on our arms stand out. But to see one face their … more
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Candidate forum for Sumter and state government offices open to public Oct. 20
Social Justice Consortium and the Divine Nine will host a candidate forum on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Westend Community Church, 101 S. Salem St. This event is free and open to the public. Candidates running for state House of … more
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