Accurate student address data key to solving Sumter district bus issues
Accurate student home addresses is much more important to improving late buses in Sumter School District than implementing a 4.5-year-old rezoning study, where only minimal transportation efficiencies were achieved, based on a recent discussion with …
Do elections really influence the stock market? What investors should know
Few events generate as much discussion and uncertainty in financial markets as an election. Whether voters are choosing a president, electing members of Congress, deciding state legislative races or selecting local officials, election results can …
Wilson Hall among 15 state schools to win nearly $30,000 for projects
COLUMBIA - Fifteen South Carolina schools have been awarded a total of $29,350 through the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services' Champions of the Environment program to support student-led environmental education projects, including …
S.C. recognizes Adoption Month, encourages families to consider public adoption
COLUMBIA - Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed November as Adoption Month in South Carolina. In addition, the state will observe Monday, Nov. 23, as Adoption Day. South Carolina Chief Justice John W. Kittredge has authorized special terms of Family …
Sumter Chamber to honor educators, spotlight new leaders at seminar
Celebrating outstanding educators and highlighting new educational leadership will take center stage at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's State of Education seminar on Friday, Nov. 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Christ Community Church, 320 …
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Merchant Iron Works Inc. in Sumter celebrated 25 years in business, owned by David and Laurie Merchant. Sumter Economic Development and several local speakers including Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives Rep. Murrell …
The Sumter school board Area 8 election is the lone race in Sumter County that will require a runoff, and early voting for that seat will be Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12-13. Those two days for early voting will be at one site, the Sumter County …
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, Sumter County Council passed the third reading of data center ordinance that requests standards be placed around the development of data centers in Sumter County. Council also passed second …
24-year-old Sumter woman dies in single-vehicle wreck near Clarendon
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell has identified the individual who died in a wreck on Monday morning. At about 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 9, three occupants—a driver and two …
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Demery defeats Pedalino, flips S.C. House District 64 seat
Michele Demery defeated incumbent Fawn Pedalino in the S.C. House of Representative District 64 …
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Clarendon briefs: Veterans Day event, Hallow Wilson marker unveiling are on Saturday, Nov. 7
Sign honoring Hallow Wilson will be unveiled at ceremony Nov. 7 The Alcolu community will gather on …
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Clarendon County incumbent candidates retain their seats after midterm election
Incumbents in Clarendon County local offices will be keeping their seats for another term. According …
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LIVE: South Carolina Election 2026 Results Impacting Sumter County
The Sumter Item staff will report totals for the following races for the 2026 General Election. …
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Classes enjoy fall activities at Dorr Farms
Manning Early Childhood Center students spent a perfect fall day at Dorr Farms on Wednesday, Oct. …
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Clarendon briefs: Block Party event Oct. 31, Veterans Day event coming up
Church invites community to Block Party on Saturday Seacoast Church - Manning invites everyone …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with PUBLIC AGENDA in subject line. SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m., registration / …
Around town: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026
Public agenda: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
