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Help kids navigate adolescence
Early adolescence can be a scary time for both children and parents. Children may be confronted by dilemmas over issues such as sex and drugs before they feel ready for such things. And the physical changes brought on by puberty often coincide with … more
Nominations for the 2008 Academy Awards
1. Best Picture: “Atonement” “Juno” “Michael Clayton” “No Country for Old Men” “There Will Be Blood” 2. Actor: George Clooney, “Michael Clayton” Daniel Day-Lewis, “There Will Be Blood” Johnny … more
Drama, art, comedy in abundance
It’s a good idea to make your reservations early for the Sumter Little Theatre’s next presentation. Opening on Jan. 31 for only eight performances, the class drama “Inherit the Wind” examines a subject that remains controversial around the … more
Clemson founder subject at Sumter Historical Society meet
Clemson University's founder, Thomas Green Clemson, will be the topic at Thursday's meeting of the Sumter County Historical Society. Dr. Jerome V. "Jerry" Reel Jr. will be the featured speaker. John Duffie, publicity chairman for the society, … more
Morris celebrates homecoming
Morris College is inviting the public to participate in several of its homecoming events this week, starting with tonight's Gospelfest in the college's Neal-Jones Auditorium. The 7 p.m. concert will feature the Morris College Gospel Choir and … 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, Jan. 24, adult CPR; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, babysitting; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, … more
Self-help: let’s keep it simple
If you’re a slacker, as I am, then I have some seriously good news. Let me give you the details. Someone handed me a book the other day. Usually, that’s never a good sign. For starters, this means you’ll feel obligated to read the book, … more
McKinney-Hatfield
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Don McKinney Jr. of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Anne McKinney of Charleston, to Bryan Francis Hatfield III of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Francis Hatfield Jr. of Sumter. The bride-elect is … more
Strange-Dew
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Lee Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Charlotte Strange, to Steven Dew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Dew, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Charlotte E. Epting and the late C.B. … more
1 citizen, 1 vote
Before South Carolinians even enter the voting booths for the Democratic primary on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Barack Obama has at least one vote in his column. That’s because Sumter resident William Bella-Bella, a self-described independent who voted … more
McCants-McCall
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie McCants Jr. of Mayesville announce the engagement of their daughter, Regina Sun McCants of Mayesville, to Wallace McCall II of Florence, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McCall Sr. of Florence. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
Holliday-Commander
Dr. Carolyn Dellasandra Holliday of Sumter and Kevin L. Commander of Bishopville were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, at Bethesda Church of God in Sumter . The bride is the daughter of William and LouElla Holliday of Sumter, … more
Moses-Zitzke
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Phillips Moses of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Phillips Moses of Columbia, to Ryan Corbin Zitzke of Greenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Joseph Zitzke of Simpsonville. The bride-elect is the … more
Alford-Reimer
Mr. and Mrs. John Alford Jr. of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Alford of Sumter, to Seth Reimer of New York City, N.Y., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Reimer of Ulysses, Kan. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of R. … more
No longer hiding from sickness, some turn it into a fashion statement
An arm sling covered with colorful flames. A T-shirt with "Cancer picked the wrong Diva!" splashed across the chest. A medical ID bracelet adorned with Swarovski crystals. Call this fashionable sickness – turning a disease into a fashion and … more
Pinkney celebration Sunday
The Entertainment Hall of Fame Foundation of South Carolina will present "Honoring the Memory of Bill Pinkney" on Sunday, Jan. 20. The program will include the dedication of the Bill Pinkney Memorial Highway and sign unveiling and a celebration … more
2 exhibitions offer varied look at local art and artists
Ultrachrome prints by Mary Tuggle and the Sumter Artist's Guild Winners Show, both currently at the Sumter Gallery of Art, offer a varied look at local art and artists. Unpretentious and cleverly captioned, "Mary Tuggle: Take a Seat -- Outdoor … more
The Blizzard of '73
It started as a fluttering swirl and ended only after nearly two feet of snow had fallen. Sumter — and most of the rest of the state – was brought to a standstill. For kids, it was fabulous ... for a little while, anyway. Adults, however, … more
Eat a kiwi to get rid of cankers
Q. I've always been susceptible to getting canker sores in my mouth so when I heard that kiwi fruit could make them go away quickly, I had to try. Wow! It was gone in two days. I had another one about a week later and ate a kiwi. Again, my canker … more
Spoleto USA set for 32nd season
CHARLESTON — For the 32nd year, Spoleto Festival USA has scheduled one of the most dynamic and comprehensive performing arts celebrations in the United States to be held May 23-June 8, 2008. Over this 17-day period, artists and ensembles from … more
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