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Beet juice good for high blood pressure
Q. Is there anything in the way of vitamins or herbs that a person can take instead of a prescription drug for high blood pressure? I’ve heard about garlic, but I don’t like it much. Is there anything else? A. The newest candidate for natural … more
House of Comedy presents 2 stand-ups Friday
Sumter's House of Comedy continues Friday night with two rising comedians who have been getting excellent reviews across the country. Headliner for the 8:30 stand-up comedy show is Lav Luv, who has an extensive résumé. Opening for for him will be … more
Mystery author to speak at luncheon
It's almost spring and time for the Friends of the Sumter County Library's author luncheon. At noon on March 14, the Friends welcome Lowcountry mystery writer Kathryn Wall to the Sunset Country Club. Wall, the author of eight Bay Tanner mysteries, … more
Start! Sumter Heart Walk
The statistics are almost heart-stopping in themselves — almost a million deaths from cardiovascular disease per year in the United Sates. And contrary to the belief that breast cancer is the No. 1 killer of women, it is actually CVD that has the … more
Does your child need a car seat?
Some straightforward height and weight guidelines will help you determine whether or not your child needs a car safety seat. In South Carolina, car seat safety checks reveal that up to 98 percent of our children are not properly restrained when … more
FACTS ABOUT WOMEN AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) ranks first among all disease categories in hospital discharges for women.   Nearly 39 percent of all female deaths in America occur from CVD, which includes coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke and other … more
On the way to Canterbury
If you haven't read Geoffrey Chaucer's classic "Canterbury Tales" since high school, perhaps you've forgotten the humor that pervades the stories. The Sumter Little Theatre's production of the play, adapted from Chaucer, emphasizes both the humor … more
Ministry needs bread, volunteers
The recession continues to affect almost every segment of the population, and those served by United Ministries of Sumter are often hit especially hard. UMSC Executive Director Mark Champagne said the ministry needs help to provide food to the … more
For black women, dueling identity politics influence Clinton vs Obama decision
As difficult personal choices go, it's probably not such a bad spot to be in. But some black women say this year's Democratic primary has forced them into an unusual pickle: Should they support the first woman or the first black man to be the … more
Harrelson-Moore
Ashley Nicole Harrelson and Christopher Shane Moore were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at Northside Memorial Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Roger Lee Harrelson and the late Mrs. Donna Gilmore … 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.-5 p.m. March 4, 6 and 11, instructor class; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, March 6, first aid; 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-5 … more
How the flu has changed!
Is it just me, or is the flu getting a little too big for its britches? I don’t remember the flu being this annoying when I was a kid. Back in those days, some of my friends would miss days of school or you’d run into a relative who’d complain … more
Marye-Nicholson
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Marye and Catherine Hill, all of Sumter, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Catherine Marye of Columbia, to Michael Edward Nicholson of Columbia, son of Sandra Bethel of Memphis, Tenn., and Robert Harvey … more
Evans-Watford
MONCKS CORNER — Carrie Elizabeth Evans and Mark Steven Watford Jr. were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008, at First Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Evans of Lynchburg, and the … more
Peebles-Hogue
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levoe Rushing of Sumter and Mr. and Mrs. George Leighton Peebles of Cherokee, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Gayle Peebles of Sumter, to Carl LeGrand "Grant" Hogue of Sumter, son of Derek George Hogue and … more
Women of Honor
March is National Women's History Month, the time Sumter Volunteers has traditionally honored outstanding community women by naming them to the Women's Honor Roll of Sumter County. Through the years since 1993, 84 women have been added to the roll. … more
Shaw-Reading
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ervin Shaw of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Ann Elizabeth Shaw of Columbia, to John Hardin Reading of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Harold Reading II of Columbia. The bride-elect is the … more
Lee Chamber honors 4 leaders during Black History Month
BISHOPVILLE — The Lee County Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to four local leaders at a Black Leaders Dinner held Tuesday night at the Opera House. Lee County Chamber of Commerce Director Beth Hedegor said the dinner was designed to recognize … more
Jacobus-Hicks
Gayle Hicks of Manning announces the engagement of her son, Monty John Bryan Hicks II of Turbeville, to Robin Nicole Jacobus of Turbeville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bart Jacobus of Turbeville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. … more
Mitchum-Lee
Canady S. Mitchum announces the engagement of her daughter, Julie Renee Mitchum, to Herbert Russell Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Michael Lee, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the late Thomas C. Mitchum Jr., and the … more
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