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As expected, but not without drama, Sumter County Council turned down Sumter School District’s request for any millage increase request Tuesday night at its regular council meeting. Council …

Sumter city budget passes without tax increase No changes were made to next year's citywide budget before it received a unanimous vote for approval on Tuesday. Sumter City Council approved two budget ordinances at its regular meeting, the first to raise commercial garbage rates by $20 and the …

Open house to display draft Sumter 2040 comprehensive plan The community is invited to an open house today to learn more about a plan being developed by Sumter County to shape the future of the city and county's land use. Sumter 2040 is the update to the county's comprehensive plan, a document that …

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A past Sumter School District teacher of the year who became a finalist for the statewide competition was recently bestowed another accolade, and this one will bring the social studies teacher to Washington, D.C. Zachariah Lowe, a teacher at R.E. …

SC Wins scholarship can help cover tuition for qualifying CCTC students SUBMITTED Central Carolina Technical College has received funding through the SC Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarship, which allows students - including those enrolled in dual enrollment courses - to earn college credit at little to no …

Morris student named competitiveness scholar Morris College's Kenton Kelley stands in a unique position. A rising senior, Kelley was named last week as a 2019 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Competitiveness Scholar. The award is the highest student recognition for the White …

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JCPenney stores are getting ready to welcome back-to-school crowds by hiring as many as 345 seasonal associates throughout South Carolina for a variety of positions. Available customer service and support positions include …

Business news: Sumter auto dealer to lead state association Jim Jones of Jones Chevrolet-Cadillac and Jones Buick-GMC in Sumter has been elected president of the South Carolina Automobile Dealers Association for 2019-2020. Jones was elected at SCADA's Annual Dealer Meeting on May 18, and his term will …

Restaurant delivery app launches in Sumter A new food delivery service is launching in Sumter, and those who order in the next week will receive a one-year membership for free. Bite Squad is advertising itself as a more affordable and convenient choice for those who don't want to - or …

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Marriage Licenses - Clark Urban and Janet T. Motta - Walter Joey Collins and Traci Michelle Rogers, both of Manning - Eugene Curtis Legrand and Tammy Deneice Bennett of Greenville, North Carolina - Jesse Thomas Reynolds and Kaylee Marie …

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CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, 6 p.m., district office, Summerton MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, 6:30 p.m., second floor of Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St. SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main …

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SUMTER COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Today, 7:45 a.m., 10 E. Liberty St. LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Today, 7 p.m., District Administration Complex, 310 Roland St., Bishopville

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AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA - Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., (803) 775-1852. AA Women's Meeting - Wednesday, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., (803) 775-1852. AA Spanish Speaking - Sunday, …

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Sumter United Ministries is in need of volunteers to sort through clothing donations. Volunteer opportunities are available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Call Ed or Bill at (803) 775-0757, extension 120 or 122. ROAD to RECOVERY is in need of …

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