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 …
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: - …
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 …
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 …
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. …
After months without reliable transportation, U.S. Army veteran from Greenville Aimee Capuchina is preparing to return to work, attend her grandchildren's sporting events and reconnect with family she has been unable to visit. It's all thanks to …
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 …
Short and sweet but still significant. That's one way to describe Town of Mayesville's Oct. 13 meeting, which lasted 13 minutes. Council unanimously approved two resolutions to authorize submission of two grant applications to help development …
Clarendon briefs: Vote early starting Oct. 19, holiday events start next month
Vote early Oct. 19-31 Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday-Saturday). Early voting centers will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 25. In Clarendon, go to the County …
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Life in the Palmetto State: Just who is driving this bus anyway?
This offering this week will be a bit out of the norm for me. This is really not my style to point …
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Residents rally behind Clarendon coroner as $142K budget cut strains office
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell defended her office's workload, staffing and budget before …
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Clarendon briefs: Annual symposium coming up next week, 5K and fun run Oct. 10
Sign up for annual symposium Immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world and the significance of the …
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Life in the Palmetto State: Grace, the gift of eternal life
"Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, Grace, God's …
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State advocates welcome new data center moratorium in Clarendon but say gaps remain
Clarendon County Council has adopted a six-month moratorium on new data centers and battery energy …
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I-95 lanes reopen almost 24 hours after multi-vehicle wreck on bridge over Lake Marion
Dozens of cars, trucks and 18-wheelers piled up onto each other in a chain reaction of collisions …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with PUBLIC AGENDA in subject line. SUATS MPO POLICY COMMITTEE Friday, Oct. 23, at noon, Santee-Wateree RTA Board Room on the 1st floor of the …
Public agenda: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
USC professor to present 'Edgar Allan Poe in SC' at genealogy meeting
