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This week's mystery plant is under siege from Asian insect
Such a gorgeous, gorgeous tree, and such an unhappy story to tell about it. The good news first. Ranging from eastern Canada well into the Great Lakes (and Minnesota), all the way south through the mountains into South Carolina and Georgia, this … more
It’s National Bike Week -- ride your bicycle to work this Friday
Since 1956, the League of American Bicyclists has celebrated cycling by sponsoring National Bike Month. Have you heard that May is National Bike Month? Do you know that May 12-16 is National Bike Week? And, May 16 is Bike to Work Day! Are you … more
‘Earth laughs in flowers’
The ancient Greeks attributed the change of seasons to the goddess Demeter, whose daughter Persephone was kidnapped and forced to marry the god of the underworld, Hades. So sad was Demeter, who is roughly equivalent to “Mother Nature,” that her … more
Johnson-Coke
MYRTLE BEACH — Emily Janice Johnson and Bradley Lawrence Coke were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at The Historical Chesterfield Inn. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Byrum Johnson, and the granddaughter … more
McCoy-Phillips
HALEIWA, Hawaii — Amanda Kay McCoy and Jefferson Kendrick Phillips, both formerly of Santa Barbara, Calif., were united in marriage at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 27, 2008. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John William McCoy Jr. of Sumter, … more
Shriners invite individuals, organizations to join parade
The Jamil Jet Shriners are still looking for people to sign up for the Shrine Day Parade on May 24. Bands, floats, government officials, beauty queens (and kings) are all needed to make the parade a success, organizer and Jet Arthur Bradley … more
Naturalist at Iris Gardens
If you've ever watched NatureScene on ETV, or if you listen to ETV Radio in the mornings at 7:19, you know South Carolina's most popular naturalist, Rudy Mancke. On Tuesday, Mancke will be the guest speaker at the spring meeting of the Friends of … more
Hike the Palmetto Trail
The sparkleberries were barely blooming Saturday, but that didn't diminish the pleasure of the dozen nature lovers exploring parts of the Manchester Forest and Poinsett State Park. There were all kinds of wild plants on the trails, and Ollie Buckles … more
Untouchables play Sumter@Six
There are likely to be several Drifters songs during Thursday’s Sumter@Six street party. Terence Lonon, the founder and leader of The Untouchables, was a longtime friend of Bill Pinkney and sang and played bass for the legend’s Original Drifters … more
See a play, Taiwanese dancers, weather guy
Is it my imagination, or has there been so much going on the past couple of months it’s been impossible to get to everything you want to see? What a delightful dilemma to have! Unfortunately, once the summer gets here, the entertainment slows … 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: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 8, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 15, infant/child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 22, adult … more
Music can be path to language and math — and it’s fun, too
WASHINGTON – The challenge was to come up with an idea that can transform public education, particularly in poor communities. The winner: an educator with a passion for making school fun. Michael Bitz won a national competition with his idea … more
Weeks-Richardson
LEE COUNTY — Melissa Joyce Weeks and Willie Maurice Richardson Jr. were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008, at Ashwood Lake. The bride is the daughter of Richard and Lillie Mae Weeks, and the granddaughter of the late Essie … more
Mystery herb found in open, sandy places of coastal plain, member of bean family
When you look closely at our Mystery Plant, you can rather easily tell that it belongs to the bean family. Each flower is what we call “papilionaceus,” and in a fanciful way, butterfly-shaped. Five petals are present, all a beautiful pink or … 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: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 8, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 15, infant/child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 22, adult … more
Middleton-Justus
Joslin Middleton and James Justus were united in marriage at noon Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Middleton Jr., and the granddaughter of Mrs. Mable Middleton and the … more
Curtis-Reese
Sara Elizabeth Curtis and James Garrison Reese were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at Sans Souci Farm. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Girard Curtis of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace … more
Celtic Immersion
The evening of April 25 was a temperate Friday night, with dozens gathered on the Sumter County Museum grounds to celebrate, to party in the ancient Celtic fashion. Men in colorful kilts, women with tartan skirts or scarves, others simply in mufti, … more
Bair-Moore
CAMDEN — Lisa Ulmer Bair and James Richard Moore were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Kershaw-Cornwallis House. The bride is the daughter of Linda O. Ulmer and the late James K. Ulmer III, and the granddaughter of Leo … more
Not putting on the glitz
Jane Player PriVette recalls getting a phone call from the mother of a young girl interested in the annual Iris Festival Pageant. “She asked me if we had a glitz pageant or a natural pageant,” PriVette said. “I didn’t know what she … more
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