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Mystery plant found in mountains, not too hard to identify
I love the month of July: it’s summer, and it’s pretty hot. Of course, it’s supposed to be hot. Now the lightning bugs are showing up in my neighborhood, and the mimosa trees are finished their flowery spectacle, now showing off their green … more
Great white sharks hunt like Hannibal Lecter
WASHINGTON – Great white sharks have some things in common with human serial killers, a new study says: They don’t attack at random, but stalk specific victims, lurking out of sight. The sharks hang back and observe from a not-too-close, … more
Pendarvis-Ackiss
Mr. and Mrs. Angus F. McDuffie and Ms. Karen Shipman, all of Sumter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer McDuffie Pendarvis of Sumter, to Johnathon Robert Ackiss of Orangeburg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Darrell K. Ackiss of … more
Smith-Przybyla
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith of Albany, Ga., announce the engagement of their daughter, Jillian Hamilton Smith of Greenville, to Jason Michael Przybyla of Greenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Przybyla of Sumter. The bride-elect is the … more
Intrigue focus of Clay’s ‘King, Kaiser, Tsar’
King, Kaiser, Tsar by Catrine Clay In “King, Kaiser, Tsar,” author Catrine Clay explores European history from the 1850s through WWI as a family affair. From her perspective, social movements such as the Industrial Revolution, explosion in … more
Crabbe-Neville
CHARLESTON — Lauren Jean Crabbe and Irish Ryan Neville, both of Charleston, were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. The bride is the daughter of Drs. Mark MacGregor Crabbe and Linda … more
The Last Word In Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may feel like skirting issues that are demanding and necessary to your personal life but, if you do, you'll face the wrath of someone who is counting on your support. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Following through may … more
Around Town
Register now for upcoming American Red Cross classes at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. Call (803) 775-2363. Health and safety classes will be held: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, infant / child CPR; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, CPRO / AED; … more
SCETV documentary searches for 'The Next Big Hootie'
COLUMBIA — In 1985, long before late-night talk show host David Letterman – the oracle credited with giving the band their first big national break – ever heard "Hold My Hand," four guys from the University of South Carolina ventured from … more
'Great Gosh A'Mighty', it's The Fantastic Shakers
The Fantastic Shakers, known to many as "The South's Finest Show Band," return to the Brody Pavilion Thursday for this month's Sumter@Six. The outdoor concert and street party starts at 6 p.m. and continues until around 8:30. The popular and … more
'Danger holds the reins' in big screen presentation of 'Stagecoach'
John Wayne died 20 years ago, but he's still the foremost Western hero icon to many. He plays The Ringo Kid in John Ford's classic 1939 film, "Stagecoach." The film can be seen Friday night as an offering in Sumter's House of Classic Movies … more
3 S.C. authors featured at library, bookstore luncheon
The Sumter County Library and Waldenbooks are sponsoring an Author's Luncheon at noon on Thursday, July 16, at the Main Library, 111 N. Harvin St. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at Waldenbooks or the Sumter County Library. This luncheon will … more
Around Town
Register now for upcoming American Red Cross classes at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. Call (803) 775-2363. Health and safety classes will be held: 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, infant / child CPR; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, July 18, CPRO / AED; … more
The Last Word In Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Criticism can be constructive but don't let it stop you from finishing what you start. Don't just listen to what's being said, offer your input and ask questions if there are things you don't agree with or … more
Mahoney-Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Paul Mahoney of Greeleyville announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Jonte Mahoney of Greeleyville, to Scott Harmon Jackson III of Manning, son of Mr. and Mrs. Scott Harmon Jackson Jr. of Manning. The bride-elect … more
Givers struggle to meet needs
PINE RIDGE – In this tiny South Carolina town near Columbia, Police Chief Liz Wright used to be able to pay for the food she carries in the trunk of her cruiser to hand out to struggling residents. Now, there are too many to feed. An hour … more
The Last Word In Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don't take sides and you'll avoid getting into trouble. Enjoy your friends and use your inquisitive mind to find out more about the way people think and the types of services they might pay for. TAURUS (April 20-May … more
Layoffs and networking: To tweet or not to tweet?
It happens to you. You're called into your boss's office and told that your job no longer exists. You go home in a daze and sign onto Facebook. There it is – a prompt asking: "What's on your mind?" Do you tell your Facebook network that you've … more
Tough times mean tighter pants for stress eaters
NEW YORK – Leslie Fuller tried to stick to her shopping list on a recent grocery run. Instead, she found herself venturing down the candy aisle, throwing bags of Hershey's Miniatures and M&M's into her cart. "I should just put them down on the … more
Visit Charleston for a pittance
CHARLESTON – In colonial times, Charleston was America's wealthiest city. Three centuries later it still has an upscale cachet with houses on its historic Battery fetching eight figures and shopping and restaurants rivaling much larger … more
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