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Mystery plant is showy, fragrant
Ah, late summer: hot and sticky, soft, fragrant mornings, with roiling storms darkening the afternoon skies, drenching our backyards, and bringing on evening symphonies of katydids and cicadas. It’s the time for sunscreen and bug repellent, and … more
Civil rights icon to speak in Sumter on Thursday
Often called "one of the most courageous persons the civil rights movement ever produced," U.S. Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has dedicated his life to protecting human rights, securing civil liberties and building what he calls "the Beloved Community" in … more
Actor-minister inspires crowd
Those who think they might have seen a celebrity in town during the weekend of Aug. 21-24 probably did. Actor and ordained minister Clifton Davis spent some time in Sumter recently, primarily to serve as the guest speaker at the Aug. 22 Exhibition … more
Wedgestock is back
Wedgestock, the Labor Day weekend music festival started just three years ago, has outgrown its Wedgefield venue and will be held near Manning this year. With 15 bands and 10 hours of music, the festival attracted about 1,500 last year. That's … more
Bluegrass, gospel live
“Bluegrass Express,” the series of live concerts by area bluegrass bands produced by ETV Sumter, continues Thursday with an encore visit by Amick Junction. The Batesburg group will offer its mix of traditional bluegrass music and … more
Learn to act, join the band
Adult acting classes start at the Sumter Little Theatre tonight. If you're interested in having fun while learning about the theatrical art, call the theater at (803) 775-2150 and register for the free, biweekly classes. SLT Executive Director … more
DuBose-Neese
PAWLEYS ISLAND — Lauren Elizabeth DuBose and Wesley Michael Neese were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at Litchfield Plantation. The bride is the daughter of David Earle DuBose and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Bryan DuRant Sr., … more
Johnson-West
Kevin Nunnery and Kimberly Reynolds of Sumter announce the engagement of their son, Shelby "Ryan" West of Florence, to Meredith Sloan Johnson of Florence, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Johnson of Greenwood. The bride-elect is the … more
Turner-Barry
Larry and Anne Akins of Greenwood announce the engagement of their granddaughter, Talisa Turner of Sumter, formerly of Greenwood, to Michael Barry of Sumter. The bride-elect is the daughter of Kellie Mahaffey of Sumter. She graduated from Central … more
Around Town
Register now for upcoming American Red Cross classes at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2. Call (803) 775-2363. Classes will be held: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, baby-sitting class; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, … more
Moore-Bailey
Christina Irene Moore and William Foy Bailey were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Sunset Country Club, Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Wayne and Suzanne Moore of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.W. … more
Mission imparts hope
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America "I have no more hope," the 14-year-old girl tells us through our interpreter and guide, David Gradiz. David is the volunteer coordinator for the Latin American Missionary and Bible Institute (the LAMB … more
Calhoun-Bieger
Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun announce the engagement of their daughter, Joanna Grace Calhoun, to Andrew Lee Bieger, son of Russell Bieger and Barbara Bieger, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Pauline Calhoun and the late … more
Griffin-Thomas
Jennifer Griffin of Sumter and Steven Thomas of Erie, Pa., announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of George Griffin and Sheila Griffin, both of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Florence Griffin and the late Bobby Quick of … more
Sumter Little Theatre resumes adult acting classes this week
The six summer adult acting classes at the Sumter Little Theatre were so well received, Katie Damron has decided to reinstate them on a permanent, ongoing basis. The classes will be offered once every two weeks from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, … more
Drums Around the World
The Sumter Drum Circle will have a rebirth with a special gathering timed to coincide with the Drums Around the World event. Drums Around the World is an annual simultaneous worldwide drumming day. Organizer Chris Sloan, a longtime drummer, is … more
Sumter's House of Comedy presents veteran actor, comedian
Sumter's House of Comedy continues its successful run Friday, Sept. 5, with stand-up comedy from Pat Duax. The event starts at 8:30 p.m. at the Sumter Opera House. Duax has spent 10 years on the comedy circuit mining his childhood memories and … more
Jazz at the Opera House
Sumter’s House of Classic Jazz & Blues will present Dwayne Johnson, Jr. & Soulfood Jazz Friday night at the Sumter Opera House. Described as a new fresh sound from Manning, Johnson and the group have been featured on midlands radio and TV, Voice … more
Female doctor shares journey into heart of Islam
CHARLESTON – Dr. Qanta Ahmed’s journey into the heart of Islam began as a spur-of-the-moment decision to practice medicine in Saudi Arabia. Despite misgivings about women – even doctors – being treated as invisible in the country, the … more
Stay current
Performances by U.S. military bands and ensembles are among the most popular offered each year by the Sumter Shaw Community Concert Association. So much so, in fact, that the SSCCA is beginning its 2008-09 season on Saturday, Sept. 20 with the … more
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