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Dance, volunteer, eat oysters, attend a concert this week
There's no reason to be bored in Sumter this week, what with a contemporary dance concert, a jazz concert, an oyster roast and more to keep us entertained and to give us the opportunity to give back a little to our community. Whether you like to see … more
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Last draftee to serve in Vietnam retires
He was a kid who didn't want to be a soldier. There was a war in Vietnam and a peace movement in America. But then he got the government's letter. So he quit his job at a furniture store, quit thinking about college and found himself on a cold … more
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'Out of Mind Out of Body'
The Sumter Civic Dance Company will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sumter's Contemporary Dance Series Thursday night at Patriot Hall. "Out of Mind Out of Body" will showcase the choreography of company director Andrea Freed Levenson, several … more
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Homegrown fundraising harnesses power of the pink
Ten-year-old Parker Salinas considers herself one lucky little girl and a lifelong believer in the power of pink. Mom Jules was diagnosed two years ago with breast cancer, enduring weeks of radiation, chemotherapy and, finally, a … more
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Club News: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
Sumter's Home Chapter, NSDAR The chapter met Sept. 15, 2010, at Patriot Hall. Hostesses were Marie Hill, Dotty Todd, Jan Smith, Jane Hammond, and Diane Kiesel. Regent Linda Hawkins called the meeting to order and led the Patriotic Exercises. A … more
Mystery plant's closely related to American chestnut
And now for a moment or two of solemn remembrance. The American chestnut (Castanea dentata) is a tree that shall for evermore be remembered - nay, immortalized - as a true forest giant of the eastern U.S., often up to 100 feet tall and frequently … more
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Join Sumter Volunteers on 'Make a Difference Day'
Sumter Volunteers will mark 20 years of celebrating Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 23. The annual "National Make a Difference Day" is an annual event that urges citizens across the country to do "something special" for their communities on … more
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Sumter churches integral part of community: Part 1
Churches have been an integral part of the Sumter community since its inception. These structures have been used as voting stations, educational facilities and refuge centers in times of war and crisis and a sanctuary where residents receive … more
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Free Colonial Cup tickets available for military
CAMDEN - The Carolina Cup Racing Association's (CCRA) "Salute to the Military" is off to a fast start, as the Association has already given out 1,600 tickets to military personnel and their family members for the Nov. 13 Colonial Cup. And even … more
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3 exhibits opening at USC Sumter galleries
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3 exhibits opening at USC Sumter galleries
Open air gallery in heart of Sumter
Art in the Park returns Saturday for its fourth consecutive fall event in Sumter's historic Memorial Park. Appropriately, the art and crafts show is sponsored by the Heart of Sumter Association in the city's historic district, which surrounds the … more
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'The Birds' is coming; so are Red Hat ladies and Buffalo Soldiers
There's a lot going on around town this week, and there's something to suit just about every taste, from avid runners and walkers to art lovers, history buffs and those who just want to have fun and/or be outdoors in our glorious S.C. fall … more
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Florence Museum seeking miniature art show entries
FLORENCE - The Florence Museum of Art, Science and History invites artists to submit work for the 22nd Annual Miniature Art Competition presented by The Friends of the Florence Museum. Since 1989, The Friends of the Florence Museum have organized … more
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'Brother to Brother' will make you think
When Kevan Waiters learned that his brother, D. Frank Waiters, needed a kidney, Kevan, along with the brothers' other siblings, said he never thought twice about it. "He's my brother," Kevan said. "If I had a kidney he could use, he was welcome … more
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Buffalo Soldiers on parade
Greenfield Farm, which brings us the Black Cowboy Festival each May, has added a fall event to its schedule. Like the spring festival that first brought Buffalo Soldiers to Sumter County, the Buffalo Soldier/Cowboy Weekend is designed to be both an … more
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Take the activity challenge during holidays
Perhaps your blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol are all within a normal range and your joints are pain free. If so, you are fortunate. To continue your good health, you'll need to maintain or adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes physical … more
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'Pinot & Picasso' at Bishopville Opera House
The Lee County Arts Foundation has a new event on tap for Thursday at the Bishopville Opera House. Titled "Pinot & Picasso," the evening, as the name implies, focuses on wine and art. Katherine Windham and Sherry Kerr, Foundation members who are … more
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Bethel Baptist Church marks 230th anniversary
Bethel Baptist Church, which sits in the old Privateer District, is the second oldest Baptist Church in Sumter County. Organized in 1780, Bethel was supported by the Charleston Baptist Association and its mother church, High Hills Baptist of … more
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Mystery plant loves early autumn hurricanes
This is one of the many plants that make me glad that I live in the South. It is a member of what is commonly called the amaryllis family (although recently, the scientific trend has been to include the amaryllis family in the lily family), and … more
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