Keyword: Arts
8199 results total, viewing 4461 - 4480
AROUND TOWN
COLUMBUS DAY SCHEDULE BANKS - SAFE Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, Bank of Clarendon, First Citizens Bank, NBSC, Community Resource Bank, Wachovia and BB&T will all be closed Monday. GOVERNMENT - City and county offices for Sumter, Lee … more
A look into past Item headlines: Babe Ruth, Sputnik and Jimmy Hoffa
75 years ago – 1932 The big news during the week was the presidential race between Republican President Herbert Hoover and Democrat Franklin Delano Roosevelt, with FDR drawing large and enthusiastic crowds during his campaign. A Literary Digest … more
ETV examines domestic violence
COLUMBIA — In conjunction with October's designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, ETV will provide an array of programming to shed light on this vital issue. First, ETV has made available a Web cast of Attorney General Henry McMaster's … more
Ridgeway-Scott
PINEWOOD — Ashley Rebecca Ridgeway and Wallace Britt Scott were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007, at Mill Creek Park. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Melissa Ridgeway, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Walton Eaddy of … more
Barwick-Link
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Barwick announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittany Ann Barwick, to Jeffery Clayton Link, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Wayne Link, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dewey … more
Knopf-Trezza
STATEBURG— Meagan Ann Knopf and Michael Christopher Trezza were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at Sans Souci Plantation. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Ray Knopf Sr., and the granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth … more
Geddings-Bunce
Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Geddings announce the engagement of their daughter, Brittani Marissa Geddings, to Dr. Graham Adam Bunce, son of Mr. and Mrs. Graham Bunce of Lexington, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Tee Lucas of Hartsville. The bride-elect is the … more
LARRY WAYNE ROGERS III
Wayne and Tiffany Rodgers of Sumter announce the birth of a son, Larry Wayne Rodgers III, on Aug. 6, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Larry Wayne weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces. He was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Blake and Tina … more
Run for literacy
The Forrest Ray 5K Classic Fun Run/Walk will be more than just a tour of downtown Sumter, an opportunity for exercise and a time for camaraderie with friends. The Oct. 13 event will raise funds for the Sumter County Public Library, a favorite cause … more
Canine comedians
"I was always the one who took care of the dogs, all the puppies," Johnny Peers said last week. "Somehow it just fell to me, and I loved it." Peers has taken his love of dogs, combined it with his talent for comedy and clowning and fashioned a … more
Out & About
Gullah storyteller Eugenia Deas' Wednesday performance at the University of South Carolina Sumter has drawn so much interest, it has been moved to a larger venue. Deas will now present her program in the Nettles Building Auditorium on the USC Sumter … more
MUDDY WATERS
Water is an element essential for life. Covering two-thirds of the planet, it also makes up that much of the human body. So important is this liquid that while a human can live for weeks without food, he might make it only three or four days without … more
Bottle Mania
Each day as Amanda McNulty walks from her car to her office at Clemson University Extension, she picks up litter. About half of what she finds during the short commute is made up of plastic bottles, mostly those used for water. "People who drink … more
By the Numbers
69.48 tons — The amount of plastic bottles that Sumter County Public Works took in during 2006-07 — the equivalent weight of about 34 adult elephants. 450 years — How long it takes for a plastic bottle to decompose naturally in the … more
Mayer-Gainey
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Y. Mayer of Sumter and Dean E. Mayer of Myrtle Beach announce the engagement of their daughter, Allison Brooke Mayer of Sumter, to Tommy Lee Gainey of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Gainey of Sumter. The bride-elect is … 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, Oct. 2, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, infant / child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, … more
ETV's 'The Big Picture' to profile Congressman James Clyburn
COLUMBIA — On Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., ETV's "The Big Picture" presents "Clyburn of South Carolina," a documentary spotlighting the career of Majority Whip James E. Clyburn. Encore presentations air on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m., and … more
SUMTER COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. -- Livestock entries 10 a.m. -- Judging: Art show 1 p.m. -- Judging: Baked goods only Noon-5 p.m. -- Poultry, baby animals entries 1-5 p.m. -- Commercial/Educational Booth Set-up Monday, Oct. 1 9 a.m.-5 p.m. … more
Coming attractions
Put down that stalk of celery and hide the scales, the Sumter County Fair is here again, and there's plenty to desert our diets for. Sausage dogs, Potato House fries, cotton candy, candy apples, hamburgers, corn dogs, hot dogs, pizza ... Thank … more
Prescott-Rife
GREENVILLE — Rachel Lauren Prescott and Ryan Geoffrey Rife were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at Downtown Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Prescott of Sumter, and the granddaughter of … more
« Prev | 1 … 221 | 222 | 223 | 224 | 225 | 226 | 227 … 410 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 90 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 The Sumter Item | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions