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Thomas-English
Tacey Marie Thomas of Manning and John Blake English of Sumter announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph U. Thomas of Blythewood, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Thomas and the late Mr. … more
Dillow-Tomlinson
WAYNESBORO, Va. — Megan Renae Dillow and Paul Ray Tomlinson were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Wayne Hills Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dillow of Fishersville, Va., and the … more
Dying church reborn as an incubator for new congregations
NEWTON, Mass. – The languages vary from hour to hour, room to room – songs of praise, words of prayer in Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Tagalog. These worshippers do not share an ethnic heritage, but they do share a faith, and because … more
DOCK here safely
Proverbs 22:6 reads "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." That's exactly what Sunday school leaders at Trinity United Methodist Church had in mind when they started a new program aimed at … more
City employees offer 'Songs for the Heart'
When the doors open at the Sumter Opera House on Friday night, the city's most-talented employees will offer "Songs for the Heart: City Employees in Concert." The 7:30 p.m. concert features 20 vocalists from 14 different agencies, including … more
Daughter gets rid of warts with turmeric
Q. My daughter had three stubborn warts on the bottom of her foot that hurt her terribly. We tried salicylic acid tape from the pharmacy. It always burned off all the good skin and left the wart intact. Duct tape didn’t work, and neither did … more
Stars are stately, fashionable -- and safe -- in glamorous gowns
The best word to describe the red-carpet fashion at the Academy Awards: red. Katherine Heigl, Helen Mirren, Miley Cyrus, Ruby Dee, Anne Hathaway and Heidi Klum were among the stars in red gowns Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. … more
ABC’s of quality child care
The South Carolina Department of Social Services Division of Child Care Services is the agency responsible for protecting and serving children who are cared for in child care settings outside their own homes. According to SCDSS, the Child Care … more
100 years of reading
The Woman's Literary Club has been bringing local readers together for 100 years, since its establishment in the last century with 18 charter members. None of them survive, but their literary descendants — some of whom are actually daughters, … more
Tee up for a cure
She's only 8, but Rilee Hatfield is already the nation's second highest fundraiser for the American Heart Association for areas the size of Sumter. With March 7's 3rd annual Rilee Hatfield Charity Golf Tournament, she hopes to become No. 1. The … more
Out & About: Get your kites ready for flight
With this latest chill in the air, it’s hard to believe spring is so close. The Sumter County Recreation and Parks Department and The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club will try to get a heads up on the season when they present their annual kite … more
Poet Kwame Dawes named recipient of Verner Award
COLUMBIA — Poet Kwame Dawes is the recipient of the 2008 Individual Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Award sponsored by the South Carolina Arts Commission. Designated as the official Governor's Awards for the Arts, this award is given to a South Carolina … more
Cotton-Schaefer
John and Kim Cotton of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany R. Cotton of Sumter, to Michael A. Schaefer of Chesapeake, Va., son of Kevin and Susan Schaefer of St. Louis, Mo., and George and Jennifer Simmons of … more
Curtis-Reese
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Girard Curtis of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Curtis of Columbia, to James Garrison Reese of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Mobley Reese of Columbia. The bride-elect is the … more
Dance, music, comedy
The Sumter Arts Showcase has everything for an exciting evening on the town — music, colorful costumes, dancers in abundance — and it benefits more than just the audience who sees it, Debbie Bowen said. "The Showcase is exciting and a lot of … more
High Hills Outdoor Center offers local Palmetto Trail tours
With Saturday’s opening of the Palmetto Trail High Hills Outdoor Center, Wedgefield becomes the official outdoor tourism headquarters for the Wateree, Santee and Lake Marion areas, with an emphasis on the High Hills of Santee. The Center is a … more
Burns-Gibbons
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lynn Burns of Statesville, N.C., announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Ann Burns of Statesville, to Patrick Blake Gibbons of New Zion, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Blake Gibbons Jr. of New Zion. The bride-elect is 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.-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
'In the Mood' for good music?
It will be a diverse show when the Sumter Community Concert Band takes the Patriot Hall stage on Sunday at 4 p.m. Director Jimmy Mills and the band have selected a program with marches, symphonic pieces, medleys of familiar tunes, light classical … more
Sumter library is 'Puttin' on the Prom'
It's still February, but already local high school students are preparing for their proms. The evenings of the dance events are often the culmination of many weeks of preparation and planning and even some angst over what to wear, what look to … more
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