Thursday, September 19, 2019

Johnson to stand trial in death of Sumter mother, missing 5-year-old girl

Sumter County Deputy Public Defender Timothy Murphy speaks with his client, Daunte Johnson, on Thursday at the Sumter County Detention Center. A judge ruled there is probable cause to move forward with all five charges of which Johnson is accused in the slaying case of Sharee Bradley and her 5-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Adams.

A judge ruled there is probable cause in the case against the man accused of murder in the death of a Sumter mother and her still-missing 5-year-old daughter. Daunte Johnson’s case will be …

Fundraiser started for family of fatal I-95 wreck victim

Friends of a U-Haul driver who died after hitting a deer and crashing on I-95 in Sumter set up a fundraiser to support the family. Joshua Oakley, 39, of Florence, is thought to have struck a deer then traveled off the road into the median, where …

Georgetown artist looks to have gallery in Sumter someday

"Able" was painted by artist Elken Grate during the Grand Finale Show of Sumter Fashion Week.

Discovered in 2008, Georgetown artist Elken Grate, 33, wanted to reach out to the Sumter community to share his talent during the Grand Finale Show at Sumter Fashion Week on Aug. 31. "I recently just became a painter. I started off as a charcoal …

Short course offered at Prisma Health Tuomey to provide training in bleeding control

Prisma Health Tuomey HospitalWhat would you do if you were in a situation where someone was bleeding significantly and no one else was able to help? After an automobile accident, for example, or even during an intentional event like a mass …

Interested in geneology? Register for Saturday's Research Tea Party at Sumter County Museum

For anyone interested in taking first steps into the world of genealogy and researching their family history, the Sumter County Genealogical Society is hosting a Research Tea Party on Saturday at the Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington …

More Local News

Sumter district's new year-end projections are enough to get out of fiscal emergency status

These are the homicides that have occurred in Sumter County as of Sept. 18, 2019

Practicing to be perfect: Sumter firefighters hold 2-day training

South Sumter residents split over potential CBD manufacturer

2nd victim in gang-related Cherryvale shooting dies

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Crime & Courts

Wanted North Carolina man flees Sumter officers

19-year-old killed, another injured in suspected gang-related Cherryvale shooting

Man injured in Sumter gang-related gas station shooting charged with murder

Government

Pinewood elects Jack Spann as new mayor

It appears the Town of Pinewood knows who its next mayor will be. Jack Spann received 68 votes in Tuesday's special election for mayor, which was held after longtime mayor Sarah Mathis resigned earlier this summer. With only three write-in votes …

Education

Students learn about school's STEAM Lab

Wilson Hall third-grade students Kadacia Pepper, Marsha Kate Skey and Christian Knox cooperate on a class assignment. To promote collaboration and communication, develop problem-solving strategies and improve fine motor skills, students worked on a …

Business

Bouncer World SC moves to Broad Street

Bouncer World SC, a local company that rents out inflatable bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses, games and other family entertainment experiences, is now working out of a new location. They are now at 334 Broad St. across from Southern …

Clarendon News

An E-Waste Recycling Collection Event will be held Nov. 16 for Clarendon County residents. There will be a few exceptions to items allowed, including some appliances.

Briefs: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Golf tourney at Wyboo course is on Saturday MANNING - Jordan Crossroads Ministry Center-Haven of Rest is hosting its first golf tournament beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday at Players Course at Wyboo, 1560 Players Course Drive. The tourney will …

Manning remembers terrorist attack victims, honors 1st responders

MANNING - The City of Manning held a 9/11 Observance Service at 8 a.m. Wednesday while a little farther …
Wanted Manning man attempts to flee Sumter County deputies, SLED

A Manning man wanted on an attempted murder charge led Sumter and SLED authorities on a vehicle, then …
Outstanding individuals recognized in Clarendon

Last week, three individuals were surprised and honored by Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce, in …

Clarendon coroner deploys to Puerto Rico as part of medical assistance team

MANNING - Clarendon County Coroner Bucky Mock donned a different hat last week when he flew to …
Clarendon briefs: Friday, Sept. 6, 2019

Roll "N" Dices sponsors Family Fun MANNING - The Roll "N" Dices Motorcycle Club of Summerton is …
Firefighters, hazardous material techs respond to Clarendon chlorine leak

MANNING - Firefighters and hazardous material technicians from the Clarendon County and Sumter fire …

Opinion

Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

Opinion: No war for Saudi oil

Opinion: Smearing of Kavanaugh continues

Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019

Opinion: 'Locked and loaded' for war?

Public Record

Public Record: Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2019

Marriage Licenses - Trenton Michael Hohenwarter and Amber Nicole Rushton - Chandler Blake Stinney and Jessica Rose Deshner - Kyle Dontae Jackson and Jessica Lane Robinson - Kenneth Nathan Moyd and Katherine McFadden Burgess - Grant …

Public Record: Aug. 10-11, 2019

Public Record: Sunday, June 23, 2019

Meetings

Public Agenda: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019

GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Today, noon, chamber office SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Today, 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers

Public Agenda: Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019

CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION Today, 11 a.m., Shaw-Sumter Welcome Center, 3470 Millgrove Lane, Dalzell

Public Agenda: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019

Public Agenda: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019

Public Agenda: Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 14

Public Agenda: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019

Support Groups

Support Groups: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019

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

Pets

Jasper is a big, sweet lovebug

BELOW: Jasper, a gorgeous hound mix, is a good boy. He weighs 58 pounds and is 3-5 years old. This big lovebug is not too sure of his new surroundings at animal control. He enjoys his time out of the kennel walking and interacting with the …

Dayna is a sweet girl with adorable floppy ears

TOP: Dayna is a very sweet little lady. She weighs 36 pounds and is approximately 2 years old. Dayna is friendly to the other dogs at animal control and would enjoy having a fur brother or sister to play with. She is very affectionate and loving to …

FYI

Class reunions, after school care and more

Edmunds High School Class of 1954 will hold a 65th reunion on Sept. 24. For details, call (803) 469-0637 or (803) 469-3644. Sumter High School Class of 1989 will hold a 30-year class reunion Friday-Sunday, Sept. 20-22. Information on events and …

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