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Movies with Isaiah: 'Beetlejuice' is a must-see for the Halloween season
October always presents a significant shift to focusing on the dynamics of exploring cinema with horror and supernatural elements. One such film showcases a combination of horror, comedy, suspense and quirky imagery, managing to separate it from the … more
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Sumter American Legion Fair opens today, Oct. 17
Can you smell it? The sweet aroma of funnel cakes, doused in powdered sugary goodness and savory seasoning wafting off piping hot turkey legs. Or better yet, can you see it? The multicolored wired sphere that twinkles against the night sky, … more
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Sumter County Gallery of Art to hold conversation with artists Clarence Heyward and Juan Logan on Oct. 14
Sumter County Gallery of Art is inviting the public to be part of what is sure to be an interesting and deep conversation at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, … more
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Pat McNeely to share her book on Henry Timrod at Sumter Genealogical Society meeting Oct. 16
USC Professor Emerita Pat McNeely will give a PowerPoint presentation about her new book, "Henry Timrod: A Life of Sorrow and Song" at the meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society at 7 p.m. … more
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New local band's focus is 'folk rock,' guitarist says; The Green Swamp Collective released single 'Carolina Sun' last week
A relatively new local band whose following is growing and specializes in "folk rock" released a new song Friday that area residents will surely be able to relate to. Guitarist and full-time … more
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Sumter Community Concert Band begins season with 180th concert on Sunday at Patriot Hall
Your favorite community band is back and ready to treat residents to another season of family friendly free concerts. Sumter Community Concert Band will host its 180th concert on Sunday, Oct. 8, at Patriot Hall. If you're new to town, the … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Saw X' offers different view into philosophy of Kramer/Jigsaw
A regret that I maintain to this very day is not watching the first "Saw" film in a theater setting. Aside from the story resembling an updated format of "Se7en," it still contains one of the most brilliant and unexpected twist endings in all of … more
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Movies with Isaiah: See 'Fellowship of the Ring' during special showing in Sumter on Wednesday, Sept. 20
On September 17 th and 20 th, the Beacon Stadium Cinemas will feature the beginning cinematic masterpiece where its associated trilogy in my opinion will never be surpassed. As much as I adore the … more
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Former history curator to speak on World War I pilots from S.C. at Sumter County Genealogical Society meeting Sept. 18
STAFF REPORT Fritz Hamer, who retired from the S.C. Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia where he served as curator of history and archivist, will speak at the next membership meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society at … more
Sumter Little Theatre gets a 'Clue,' standing ovation for its season opener
A murder, a playbill list of well-rounded actors and a standing ovation - all the clues you need to rate Sumter Little Theatre's season opener a success. For its opener, the local theater invited audiences on a private dinner date. What's on the … more
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Movies with Isaiah: Denzel is frightening in 'The Equalizer 3'
Denzel Washington deserves the accolade of being one of the greatest actors of our cinematic generation. Any project he is associated with, to the best of my memory, never ventured into any viable territory of declining quality. I cannot think of a … more
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Sumter Opera House brings former Journey Tribute band's lead singer Christopher to its stage in November
Don't stop believin' in good music and a good time because that's all the Sumter Opera House has to offer. The historical venue just added a new show to its 2023-24 season lineup. Ryan Christopher, former lead singer of Resurrection - A … more
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Sumter Gallery of Art brings 2 exhibits on the 'truth' of Black experience in America; former gallery pupil to be featured artist
Sumter County Gallery of Art will welcome one of its former students and an award-winning artist to its venue for the opening of two new exhibitions on Thursday, Aug. 31. HEYWARD and 'About A Dream' Clarence Heyward, a native of Brooklyn, New … more
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Harmonizing leadership: Hackett takes baton as new conductor of Sumter Community Concert Band
After 40-plus years on the scene, the Sumter Community Concert Band will play its tune to the tempo of a new maestro during the upcoming concert season. Founded in 1982, SCCB made its debut Nov. 14 of that year underneath the stage lights of the … more
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Movies with Isaiah: See masterpiece 'Terminator' on big screen in September
On Sept. 10 and 13, Flashback Cinema will distribute a feature that became an unexpected classic within the science-fiction action genre. This review is a special one particularly for several reasons. First, without Arnold Schwarzenegger, I would … more
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Sumter Fashion Week returns for 6th-annual week of style, culture
The City of Sumter will be a hub of style and grace as models, fashion designers and more flood the streets for the 6th-annual Sumter Fashion Week. Sumterite Donna "Bellah" Anderson, Sumter Fashion Week organizer and owner of Bellah Modeling … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Mutant Mayhem' is an entertaining, fun origin story
During my formative childhood years are memories of being accepted into the circle of "cool children" after weeks to months of pleading with my mother, who purchased one of the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" action figures. If someone had one of the … more
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New face, timeless vision for Sumter Little Theatre: SLT welcomes new executive director ahead of 2023-24 season
Sumter Little Theatre has a fresh face stepping into the executive director spotlight. Alison Pulcher, a Sumter transplant of a year and two weeks, has called many places home. The military wife and mother of two has traveled near and far, from … more
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Sumter Little Theatre opens 2023-24 season with 'Clue' this month
Do you know your five Ws? Let's start with "Who?" Sumter Little Theatre, that's who. The local theater will open its 2023-24 season with the 1985 Paramount movie-Hasbro board game-inspired production "Clue." Broadway places "Clue" at the … more
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Sumter Newcomers Club invites newbies, area natives to coffee, games and more; 2023-24 season kicks off Sept. 8 with author, speaker and great food
They joined for the name, but they stayed for the love. Moving - no matter how far it may be - comes with its fair share of excitement, anxiety and an eagerness to explore hidden gems and carve out your newcomer's nest among a sea of natives … more
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