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As we welcome a new year, many of us are resolving to lose some weight, get organized or get out of debt. How many have chosen to improve their parenting skills?
"Parents may believe they need to make huge changes in their parenting strategies to …
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1/8/08 07:00 PM
DETROIT – Cars that drive themselves – even parking at their destination – could be ready for sale within a decade, General Motors Corp. executives say.
GM, parts suppliers, university engineers and other automakers all are working on …
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1/8/08 07:00 PM
Sip and Stroll, the first event in the four-event Sumter WineFest, attracted about 300 people to downtown Sumter Friday night. Ten businesses opened their doors after hours so attendees could taste a variety of wine and enjoy cheese, fruit and bread …
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1/7/08 07:00 PM
Every year since the South Carolina Watermedia Society (formerly the South Carolina Watercolor Society) extended its definition to include any media mixed with water, the entries have reflected a larger scope and greater flexibility of technique. …
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1/7/08 07:00 PM
Before O.J. Simpson, there was another so-called "Trial of the Century," 1925's Scopes v. (the state of) Tennessee. High school teacher John Scopes had been charged with teaching evolution, which was forbidden by Tennessee law. Famed attorneys …
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1/7/08 07:00 PM
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. 10, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, infant/child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, …
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1/6/08 07:00 PM
The Shepherd's Center of Sumter has been serving older adults for 25 years with classes and activities, and in its second quarter-century will likely serve a larger population than ever. Executive Director Rebecca Wetherby said the annual membership …
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1/5/08 07:00 PM
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. 10, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, infant/child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, …
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1/5/08 07:00 PM
Regenia Sprehn of Atlanta, Ga., announces the engagement of her daughter, Kristen Sprehn of Charleston, to Bryan Cox of Charleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Cox of Sumter.
The bride-elect is employed as a physical therapist assistant by Bishop …
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1/5/08 07:00 PM
Prisca Pamphile of Long Island, N.Y., and Anthony Craig Brunson of Bronx, N.Y., announce their engagement.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Philamard and Marie Pamphile of Long Island. She graduated from the New York Institute. She is employed …
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1/5/08 07:00 PM
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Franklin Snapp of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 21, 2007, at the home of their son and daughter-in-law. A party was given in their honor by their two children: Michael Snapp of Columbia and Steve and …
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1/3/08 07:00 PM
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Moses III of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 23, 2007, in Columbia at the home of their daughter. A dinner was given in their honor by their three children and their spouses: Yolanda A. Moses of Columbia; …
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1/3/08 07:00 PM
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. Saturday, Jan. 5, CPRO/AED; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, …
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1/2/08 07:00 PM
Bill Pinkney’s contributions to music and community are celebrated around the world and especially in his home state. On Friday, Jan.11, the Newberry Opera House will celebrate the late legend with the Bill Pinkney Memorial Concert.
A host of …
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1/2/08 07:00 PM
Apparently, Sumterites enjoy a good laugh after a week of hard work. The city’s House of Comedy turned out to be one of the best-attended entertainments in downtown Sumter in 2007, according to Lynn Kennedy, events coordinator for the City of …
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1/2/08 07:00 PM
As a new school year rapidly approaches, many parents will feel a certain sense of relief that the challenging role of keeping active children busy and amused throughout the long, hot summer days is nearing its end.
But the return of school days …
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1/1/08 07:00 PM
The start of the new year is the time when we plan to be better people – nicer, skinnier, more careful people.
Sure, self-help books and service magazines offer a lot of lists, but you might want to check yourself against something that has …
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1/1/08 07:00 PM
The Sumter County Gallery of Art opens three exhibitions Thursday night with a reception in the gallery in the Sumter County Cultural Center. The 30th annual South Carolina Watermedia Society Traveling Exhibition, the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners …
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1/1/08 07:00 PM
The Christmas season calendar in Sumter is always crowded with arts and music events, but the rest of the year is filled with a wide variety of entertaining and enlightening programs, too. 2007 has been particularly busy for local artists and arts …
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12/29/07 07:00 PM
The following banks will be closed on Tuesday: SAFE Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, Bank of Clarendon, Community Resource Bank, Wachovia, BB&T, First Citizens Bank and NBSC.
GOVERNMENT Sumter city and county offices, Clarendon county …
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12/29/07 07:00 PM