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The war on germs
The saying goes that cleanliness is next to godliness, and most Americans follow it closely ... in fact, some follow it too closely. All those products on the market touting their anti-bacterial strength might be more of a detriment than the … more
Your best defense? Wash up!
One look at the shelves in the grocery store and it's clear: Americans are bacteriophobes. We've created 700 products that claim to be able to "wipe out" 99 percent of all the germs around us. We spend about $600 million a year on antibacterial … 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, Nov. 1, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, infant / child CPR; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m Saturday, Nov. … more
Jones-Branham
Mr. and Mrs. James Emmett Jones of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Ashley Jones of Charleston, to David Scott Branham of Bishopville, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Branham of Columbia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
HOLLAND TURNER PITTS
Jeffrey and Rebecca Pitts of Tucson, Ariz., announce the birth of a son, Holland Turner Pitts, on Sept. 11, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson. Holland weighed 8 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Raymond and … more
DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid at 2 Columbia events
COLUMBIA — Electronic and experimental hip-hop musician DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid, aka Paul Miller, visits Columbia on Friday for a 10 p.m. Halloween dance party at the Columbia Museum of Art and a 3 p.m. lecture at the University of … more
Go play in the street
Tell your kids it's OK to go play in the street — Main Street, that is, but only on Halloween night when the city of Sumter and SAFE Federal Credit Union close the street from Caldwell to Hampton to present the fourth annual Halloween on Main … 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, babysitting class; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23, 25 and 30, instructor class; 6-10 p.m. … more
Appetite for Construction
With a tour name so catchy — and an obvious play on the famous Guns N' Roses album title "Appetite for Destruction" — pop rock bands Switchfoot's and Relient K's Appetite for Construction Tour sounds like one worth checking out. The two bands … more
Pope tells religious leaders faith can never justify violence
NAPLES, Italy – Visiting one of Italy's most crime-ridden cities, Pope Benedict XVI told ayatollahs, rabbis, priests and patriarchs from around the world Sunday that religion must never be used to justify violence. Benedict condemned the … more
Out & About
Sumter Accessibility2007's Green Revival Collection, a runway show of original fashion designs by nine artists, was a big hit Saturday night. See the review and photos on this page for more information. The runway show was just one part of … more
Make a Difference
On Feb. 29, 1992, "leap day" USA Weekend magazine established the very first Make A Difference Day to find out how much volunteers could accomplish in the one extra day of that year. The event was so successful, it became an annual affair, now held … more
Green Revival Collection shows 'fascinating creations'
If you missed Accessibility2007 "The Green Revival Collection" Saturday night on Main Street, "you missed it!" Even if a picture is worth a thousand words, a photo would have had a difficult time capturing the dramatically whimsical ambience of the … more
ONE LESS?
Cancer caused by sex? It's taboo in conversation, it's debated in the state General Assembly, it's unthinkable to parents of young girls, but it is the most transmitted sexual infection out there today, and many people are urging parents of young … more
Bryant-Yount
Norris and Debbie Bryant of Lexington announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan Elizabeth Bryant, to Timothy William Yount, son of Dan and Sandy Yount of Manning. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Helen Thomas and the late Pat … more
Scarborough-Shadoan
Amanda Gail Scarborough and Paul Joseph Shadoan Jr. were united in marriage at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at Wedgefield Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Scarborough of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. … more
Accessibility artists have varied backgrounds
The artists of Sumter Accessibility2007 come from many different backgrounds and experiences, but all are working with the exhibition's overall theme, "Green Art — The Art of Re-use, Recycling, Repurposing and the Environment." Their work can be … more
Newman-Preston
Lorianna Olivia Newman and Thomas Preston III were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. David Brian Lovice in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Allen Newman of Sumter, and … more
Take a great Halloween photo
NEW YORK – Everyone seems to want to capture Halloween moments for the ages – or at least for the grandparents. Photo Web sites like Ofoto, Snapfish and Shutterfly are crushed with business in the early days of November, which means Halloween … 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: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, baby-sitting class; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23, 25 and 30, instructor class. The … more
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