Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before …
Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen …
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Townes of Charleston, to Walter Elliot Lewis of Charleston, son of Ms. Karen Lewis of Jackson, Georgia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter …
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition …
The pastor at my home church was preaching one Sunday, and as an illustration, he shared that some senior adults received so little in Social Security that they had to eat dog food. Then he added this phrase, "I don't think God likes that." Everyone …
Sumter is building. That's no secret. Here are some projects in Sumter County and in the City of Sumter that are either currently under construction or could be under construction soon. New neighborhood More than 260 single-family homes …
SUBMITTED On Thursday, March 7, four students from grades 5-12 represented Clarendon Hall at the SCISA (South Carolina Independent School Association) Music Festival held at the University of South Carolina School of Music. According to SCISA, …
Sumter County officials said there is not enough evidence to support Kangaroo Lane having once been considered a public road. Early reporting from The Sumter Item details how Lesa and Wayne Geddings of Kangaroo Lane in rural Sumter County worry …
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at …
A Clarendon-based action group has requested over $40,000 for the annual Briggs v. Elliott Festival, a …
Festival season is upon us, but with festivals come costs, which means Clarendon County must approve …
As April approaches, Clarendon County has dedicated a week for national public safety telecommunicators …
Three months into 2024 and many Clarendon County Administrator reports later, projects that have …
Clarendon County Council has officially appointed and reappointed a total of nine people to three …
After nearly 16 years, Clarendon County Councilman district 2 representative, A.C. English …
Palmetto Optimist Club's Children's Book Drive is running throughout March. The initiative aims to collect new and gently used children's books to promote literacy and a love for reading among the youth in Sumter. New books can be purchased at …
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD Monday, March 4, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Sheriff's Office conference room CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Monday, March 4, 5:30 p.m., Manning High School, lecture hall, 2155 Paxville Highway, Manning SUMTER CITY …
Public Agenda: Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024
Public Agenda: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024
AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA - Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 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 "How it Works" Group - …
Sugar Britches is a 2-year-old calico-and-white female American shorthair. She is spayed and housebroken and is a glamorous girl with a gorgeous coat. Sugar Britches is a typical calico with a sweet …
BOTTOM: Nancie is a sweetheart! She is 1-2 years old and weighs 35 pounds. She has a laid-back personality and gets along with everyone she meets. This beautiful gal, with her white boots, is looking for a new best friend to scoop her out of the …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy, will offer free virtual training beginning Tuesday, April 2, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) …