Business
BizTalk: Gourmet grocer opens on Bultman Drive in Sumter

In recent years, Tammy Gristwood's love for cooking with different cuisines from different cultures has grown, and now she has opened a gourmet grocery market in Sumter.Spice and Grain Gourmet on Bultman Drive has been in operation since late …

Hope for the holidays: Christmas tree seller in Sumter finds new routes through Helene-damaged areas to bring trees home to market It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - or at least it is at Bradley's Market, 433 N. Guignard Drive, where third-generation tree seller and store owner Robert Bradley has been hauling fresh, live firs and spreading holiday cheer since …
Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for travelers? NEW YORK (AP) — Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday. The airline said customers should not see any disruption to their …
Education
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Teamwork, confidence launch Hillcrest Middle School students to victory in statewide rover challenge

For eighth-graders at Hillcrest Middle School, the universe isn't just something to gaze at - it's something to conquer. Competing as the Orbit Pioneers, a team of 11 students - Aaron Robinson, Bryce Jumper, Edward Hubbard, Nasir Livingston, …

Morning coffee with Santa at Oakland Primary School On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Oakland Primary School staff was treated to "breakfast with Santa" by community partner Christ Community Church Sumter. PHOTOS PROVIDED
Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter School adds 144 seats in lottery After a busy enrollment season in October and November, Liberty STEAM Charter School added new seats in next year's kindergarten class at its fall enrollment lottery on Monday night. A record 348 applications were filed this fall via an online …
S.C. Attorney General may partner with Morris College forensics department South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson made a special visit to Morris College on the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 20, to explore the college's forensics laboratory. By the end of his tour, Wilson was ready to find a way to put the lab to use in …
Shaw Heights Elementary Student Lighthouse Team organizes successful food drive Shaw Heights Elementary School, a proud Leader in Me school, is dedicated to cultivating leadership skills in students at school, at home and in the community. As part of their commitment to service, the school's Student …
Government
City of Sumter recognizes its longtime employees at meeting

Sumter City Council recognized city employees who have worked for the city for 10 or 15 years at its regularly scheduled council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3. Made special by the recognition of its loyal employees, the meeting was also the first with …

Graham sworn in as South Carolina senator representing District 35 In a ceremony filled with community support and familial pride, Jeffrey Graham was officially sworn in as the newest member of the South Carolina state Senate, representing District 35. The event, held in the Senate Chamber at the South Carolina …
Kennedy officially joins Sumter City Council during swearing-in ceremony The time came for the newest member of Sumter City Council to officially be sworn in and for some familiar faces to retake their oath. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Sumter Opera House, the newest Ward 4 Sumter City Council member, Lynn Kennedy, was sworn …
Clarendon News

Clarendon Briefs: Dec. 7, 2024

Weldon hosts "Angel" Trees through Dec. 20 MANNING - Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St., has three "Angel" Trees in the lobby sponsoring three local nonprofit agencies. The John Landon Black Foundation is sponsoring the tree "Shoe Us the Love!" …

Public Record
Public agenda: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024

SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, Oct. 28, at 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 934-0396, extension 103. SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZENS COMMUNITY RELATIONS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, Oct. 28, …

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Meetings
Around town: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024

All are welcome to attend the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at noon Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Sumter Cemetery, 700 W. Oakland Ave. The event host, Civil Air Patrol Sumter Composite Squadron, welcomes guest speaker Chief Master Sergeant Donald …

Public agenda: Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024 CITY OF MANNING Monday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers of Manning City Hall. Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication concerning the meeting should contact Tonya Evans at (803) 435-8477 Ext. 5131, 24 hours prior to …
Public agenda: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 Magnolia St., Lynchburg CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, …
Public agenda: Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024

SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers SCEA-R ORGANIZATION Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Contact Ernestine Mickens …

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Support Groups
Pets

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Lolly adores people and playing outside

Lolly is a lovely, 2- to 4-year-old, sweet-natured gal who brings joy to everyone she meets. She adores people, enjoys her walks and loves playing outside. Whether she's socializing with other dogs …

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Colette loves to take strolls and has a calm personality

 Meet Colette! This 2- to 3-year-old, 43-pound sweetheart is the perfect little dog. Colette has a calm, friendly personality that makes everyone fall in love. She adores gentle leash strolls …

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