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Spring means sports for families
As the days get longer and temperatures grow warmer, children are ready to spring into sports. Many parents may be wondering about the best ways to get their young children involved, especially if this is their first time taking the field. There … more
Afghanistan holds rare exhibit of art by women, who remain deeply oppressed
KABUL, Afghanistan – Seven years ago, the Taliban would have torn these paintings to pieces. The 93 works show the emotions and images of a war-torn country in which women are still deeply oppressed: war and weaponry, violence, entrapment, … more
Can’t Stop the Beat
When the Sumter Civic Dance Company takes the stage Friday and Saturday nights, the audience can expect to have a tour of classic and popular dance forms along with some innovative choreography performed by some of the most talented dancers in the … more
‘Canterbury Tales’ at SLT; egg hunt coming
Today’s the day to see the exhibit of South Carolina Dispensary bottles at the Sumter County Museum. The museum will host a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the exhibit. It’s also a chance to learn about Pitchfork Ben … more
Anderson-White
Jennifer Marie Anderson and Johnny D. White, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Vivian Anderson, and the granddaughter of the late Alex and Roselee Anderson, all of Sumter. She graduated from Sumter High … more
Publishers embrace short nonfiction, from presidents to science
NEW YORK – As he prepared a biography of Edgar Allan Poe, author Peter Ackroyd read through more than 20 volumes of Poe’s work and filled two file cabinet drawers with notes – more information than the most devoted fan could absorb in a … more
Weeks-Richardson
Melissa Joyce Weeks and Willie Maurice Richardson Jr., announce their engagement, along with the bride-elect's parents, Richard and Lillie M. Weeks of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Roosevelt McDuffie and the late Essie … more
Turner-Mitchell
The Rev. Dale E. and Mrs. Melissa Turner of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Esther Turner of Sumter, to Brian James Mitchell of Goodlettsville, Tenn., son of Edward and Candice Mitchell of Goodlettsville. The bride-elect … more
Plowden-Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Plowden of Mayesville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sabrina Denise Plowden of Summerville, to Jeremiah Greene of Columbia, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Reuben Green of Beaufort. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of … more
Blind Boys of Alabama in 1st return to school where group formed
TALLADEGA, Ala. – Nearly 70 years later, Jimmy Carter still gets emotional talking about the day his mother dropped him off at age 7 to live at Alabama's state-run school for the deaf and blind. Sightless since birth, Carter was thrust into a … more
For guys who like to get dirty, a men's gardening club
PHILADELPHIA – Think of "garden clubs" and you might imagine genteel women in hats and gloves, or suburban housewives meeting at the local church. What you probably don't see is guys in a dusty warehouse filled with hammers and saws, making a … more
Pruning — it's common sense
Political pundits are fond of saying that the American public has good sense and will make the right decision in the end. Well, that may be true in the realm of elections, but let me tell you, when it comes to pruning, our collective common sense … more
Thomas-English
Tacey Marie Thomas and John Blake English were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Crosswell Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Upton Thomas of Blythewood, and the granddaughter of the … 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: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 15, adult CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, infant and child CPR; 9 … more
S.C. Dispensary bottles exhibit opens with reception at museum
The Sumter County Museum invites the public to attend the opening reception for the exhibit "Ben Tillman's Baby: The South Carolina Dispensary" from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. This exhibit features the museum's diverse collection of S.C. … more
9 Sumter students in S.C. Elementary Honors Choir
When the South Carolina Elementary Honors Choir observed its 10th anniversary in February, it did so with the voices of almost 200 upper elementary school students, nine of whom were from Sumter. They were selected through audition tapes, and all … more
Griffin-Klosik
Jessamine DuBose Griffin and Seth Hooker Griffin, both of Pawleys Island, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynne Bonneau Griffin of Mount Pleasant, to Frank "Joseph" Klosik III of Mount Pleasant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klosik Jr. of … more
Tinkerbell's online now?
Once upon a time, Tinkerbell was known as the magical fairy who helped children fly. Now Disney is summoning the mischievous little sprite from Peter Pan to get kids to go online. In a new virtual world called Disney Fairies Pixie Hollow, girls … more
Deacon and Mrs. Thomas A. Lemon
Deacon and Mrs. Thomas A. Lemon of Sumter celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on March 6, 2008, at their home. A dinner was given in their honor by their six children: Bessie Lewis of Baltimore, Md.; Febbie Ragin of Brooklyn, N.Y.; Alice Lemon … more
Many denominations losing in U.S. religious marketplace
If American religion is a spiritual shopping center, denominations that once dominated the market are in danger of being boarded up. A major survey of 35,000 Americans released last week by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life confirms the … more
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