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Be a 'fairy godparent'
Like Cinderella, many girls might be unable to attend the big ball, aka The Prom, without the intervention of some local fairy godmothers — and fairy godfathers. And as in the famous children's tale, "godparents" in the form of volunteers and … more
Cajuns usher in Mardi Gras with gramd boucherie
ST. MARTINVILLE, La. – Far from the Carnival balls, parades and raucous crowds in New Orleans, Cajuns in St. Martinville held their last "bon temps" before the Lenten season in a much different fashion Saturday: with a grand boucherie, or … more
The key to stopping nosebleeds
Q. My daughter has excessive nosebleeds. Do you have any herbal or home remedy suggestions? A. You may want to start in the pharmacy. There are three products to consider: Nosebleed QR (www.biolife.com and 800-722-7559), NasalCEASE … more
Violin duo at USC
Two of the top violinists with the National Symphony Orchestra of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will present a concert in Sumter on Wednesday, Feb. 13. The noon performance at the University of South Carolina Sumter by Natasha … more
Take care of child’s teeth
There’s nothing cuter than a young child’s smile! And it can last a lifetime if parents and caregivers take good care of their children’s teeth and help children develop healthy habits. Since February is Children’s Dental Health Month, this … more
Aieee! New frog species calls with a Cajun twang
NEW ORLEANS – To Cajun cooking and Cajun culture you can add the Cajun frog. The brown-and-tan, ground-dwelling Cajun chorus frog – kin to spring peepers and green tree frogs – was introduced this month to the scientific world in the … more
Networks gear for Super Tuesday election coverage
NEW YORK – The Super Tuesday presidential primaries this week top off an unexpectedly thrilling and profitable month for television news with a super mystery. One day, primaries in nearly half of the states and two contested races – it has … more
Dance, art, chamber music on tap
There’s a lot to do in Sumter this week. If you missed the Georgia Shakespeare Company’s production of “Romeo and Juliet” at the University of South Carolina Sumter on Monday, or even if you saw it and have a yen for more fine acting, … more
'The Dance'
The city of Sumter's Contemporary Choreography and Performance Series continues Friday and Saturday nights at the Sumter Opera House with "The Dance," performances by Dreamworks Dance Studio and The Studio. On Friday night, The Studio and Dreamworks … more
Pulitzer winner revives lost history
CLEVELAND, Miss. – Natasha Trethewey looks at a photograph and wonders what the camera didn't catch. She tries to visualize the split second of action that was omitted, intentionally or accidentally, by the way a person pointed the lens. Her … more
Consider need, maturity when giving a tween a cell phone
You've seen (and heard) the cell-savvy teenagers talking and texting day and night, their frenzied thumbwork interrupted by an occasional ringtone blast from Kanye West. Now the tweens want theirs, too. With come-ons like Hannah Montana … 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. Tuesday, Feb. 5, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, infant/child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, adult … more
Md. lawmakers propose making walking the official state exercise
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – A proposal to make walking the official exercise of Maryland could get the boot – again. A bill sponsored by Sen. Verna Jones was introduced Thursday, but some lawmakers question what makes the activity so special to … more
Club News
The club met at the home of club president Bonnie Disney on Jan. 3. Twelve members and four guests were present. Julie Hovis, a wildlife biologist from Shaw Air Force Base, was the speaker. She gave and informative presentation on the work being … more
Put 'Heart & Soles' into your mall walking
One of Sumter's popular places to walk, the Sumter Mall, has its own walking program, Heart & Soles, in partnership with Sumter County Active Lifestyles. Now in its fifth year, this mall-walking program boasts over 500 members! The unique aspect of … more
Composer Warshauer in concert at Columbia College
COLUMBIA — On Sunday, Feb. 3, composer Meira Warshauer will present excerpts from her new CD, "Streams in the Desert: Music for Orchestra and Chorus Inspired by the Torah," recently released on Albany Records. Ann Benson, mezzo-soprano, and Laury … more
Gone with the wind
Does anyone besides me sort of feel used after the political primaries are over? I mean, I guess it's probably a good thing that they actually move out of here and head on to other, bigger states. Otherwise, the road signs would never go away, and … more
BROWN-BRENNAN, SMALLS
Hilda Brown-Brennan of Columbia and Deacon Robert W. Smalls Sr. of Sumter announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Marvin and Eloise Brown of Jamaica, N.Y. The bridegroom-elect is the son of the late Rev. Marion … more
DOWLING-BOLAND
Mr. and Mrs. William Andrew Dowling Sr. of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Long Dowling of Chicago, Ill., to Richard Henry Boland Jr. of Chicago, son of Mrs. Richard Henry Boland Sr. and the late Mr. Boland of Green Bay, … more
Red cedar thrives in SC
My mother didn't like cedar trees; she said they reminded her of cemeteries. And there is something evocative about a lonely sentinel, shaped by age, standing guard on a grassy ridge. In fact, the national record holder for size is found right next … more
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