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Beginning on May 10, 2023, in Sumter and continuing for the next 18 months, Jesus, through his body, the church, "sowed" and "reaped" Trinitarian fields "white for harvest" (John 4:35) in America to show God 7,000 believers in America on Nov. 7, …
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11/13/24 06:00 AM
I wanted to pass on kudos to the Sumter sanitation department. This past Friday, while picking up my trash container, the truck (one of the new ones with the arm that squeezes the container) accidentally hit my mailbox and broke the pole. They …
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11/13/24 06:00 AM
When my oldest - Mary Catherine - was around 9 or 10 years old, she shared a room with her younger sister, Lucy. Everything matched: matching white twin beds, matching lavender checked drapes, matching bunny plates centered above their headboards. …
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By MOLLY MATTHEWS |
11/9/24 06:00 AM
I have read your (Glenn Mollette) articles for many years and admire your honesty and levelheaded opinion. But this article was very disappointing, and I have lost my respect for you! You did not mention the fact Donald Trump was found guilty of at …
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11/9/24 06:00 AM
We live in a nation with laws, rules and regulations. These laws are governed by the people we elect in a fair voting process. The laws are enforced by individuals within our judicial system from state to state. Whenever the states cannot resolve …
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By SAM LIVINGSTON |
11/9/24 06:00 AM
When I was 15 years old, I was fortunate enough to become a member of the P-15's baseball program, coached by one of the finest leaders I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, Coach Wallie Jones.
Other than marrying my wife, raising my boy and …
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By JOHN HILTON III |
11/6/24 06:00 AM
As board chair of the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and manager of Hyatt Place, I am proud to endorse the Penny for Progress campaign. This initiative represents a strategic investment in our community's future, fostering economic growth, …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
As a grandfather, father, husband and small business owner, I fully support the Capital (Penny) Sales Tax Referendum. If we want to keep Sumter County going forward, we must vote YES! Investing in our roads, public areas and safety means creating a …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
Let's take a moment to give praise to the individuals who work the polling sites each election season. I voted early on Oct. 22 at the Voter Registration Building, 129 Liberty St., downtown Sumter. There was a decent crowd of voters which extended …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
I realize it would be more mature and "presidential" if Trump stayed off Twitter and he should surely ask himself, "What would Jesus say" before he bad-mouths members of the opposing party. But, you don't have to live with him, you don't have to …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
I encourage Area 9 residents to support Ms. Bonnie Disney and her candidacy to the Sumter School District Board. Her credentials are impressive. She currently serves our school district as the Area 9 representative. In fact, she serves as board …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
Election Day is fast approaching. We've got important decisions to make.
Our current state senator, Kevin Johnson, representing Sumter and Clarendon counties, has served in the body for 12 years. Prior to that, he served in the state House of …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
Although I cannot vote for city council, as I live in the county, I encourage city folks to consider Lynn Kennedy as one of your candidates for council.
I met Lynn when I worked for county and she for the city. Lynn is a true go-getter. She used …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
As a member of this community for many years, I have witnessed the profound impact that small, collective contributions can make toward our shared goals. The upcoming Penny for Progress Sales Tax Referendum provides an opportunity for each of us to …
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11/2/24 06:00 AM
This may be the most frightening Halloween of all time. People across America are scared stiff as we are bombarded 24 hours a day with terrifying scenes splashed across television, our telephones and tablets. We can't get away from the howls, …
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By Dr. Glenn Mollette |
11/2/24 06:00 AM
"The only garbage I see out there is his supporters," said President Joe Biden on Tuesday evening, referencing a comedian's comment at former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, as …
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BY MICHAEL BARONE |
11/1/24 05:04 PM
I would like to take a moment to commend Mayor Merchant for his dedicated efforts to engage and support the youth of Sumter. His commitment to our young people is evident through various …
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10/31/24 11:28 AM
10/31/24 06:00 AM
Tuesday is election day. One reason this election is so very important is because the members of the Sumter School Board are being elected.
I would argue the school board election …
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10/30/24 04:49 PM
Was it just a coincidence that Vice President Kamala Harris showed up, 15 minutes late, to be interviewed by Fox News' Bret Baier a day before Nate Silver's poll aggregation website showed her …
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By MICHAEL BARONE |
10/30/24 04:32 PM
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