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Jackson-Gillette
John and Carol Jackson of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Crystal "Marie" Jackson of Sumter, to Andrew John Gillette of Sumter, son of John and Cathy Gillette of Brea, Calif. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Mae E. … more
Levenson-Galphin
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Levenson of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Levenson of Memphis, Tenn., to Patrick Galphin of Memphis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert L. Galphin of Blythewood. The bride-elect graduated from Columbia College … more
Dennis-Maxwell
Jenny-Lee Dennis and Matthew Daniel Maxwell were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2007, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Jenny Davis Dennis of Dalzell and Daniel Marion Dennis III of … more
MYLAH FAYE ARDIS
Brad and Mary Ardis of Columbia announce the birth of a daughter, Mylah Faye Ardis, on Aug. 31, 2007, at Providence Northeast, Columbia. Mylah weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces. She was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Aida and Roberto Alicea of … 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, Sept. 29, babysitting class; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, first aid; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, … more
Art in the Park
The Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association promises Saturday will be more than just "a nice day for a walk in the park," as the song says. The group is sponsoring the first of what it hopes will become an annual event to promote the … more
Nature Conservancy changes image of Hemingway's last home
KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) – Ernest Hemingway's final home in this central Idaho mountain town – with its astonishing array of the author's personal possessions – is perhaps the most enigmatic, and certainly the least visited, of the houses the Nobel … more
Gullah tradition explored in Celebration of Spoken Word series
The South Carolina Center for Oral Narration hosts Gullah storyteller Eugenia P. "Sister Genia" Deas at noon Oct. 3. Deas' appearance is in conjunction with the center's Celebration of the Spoken Word, an ongoing series which advances the goal of … more
It's chili weather!
Wayne Geddings thinks his chili tastes like spicy stew is supposed to taste. He won the People's Choice Award at the 2005 Civitan Chili Cook-Off, but "Last year," he said, "I couldn't create a spark." He's hoping to change that when he joins … more
What are the important issues?
The field of presidential contenders is larger this election season than ever before. Eight Democrats and nine Republicans have announced, along with three Constitution Party candidates, eight candidates for the Green Party, nine … more
Out & About
It's not too late to get a ticket for Sumter Senior Services' 3rd Annual Back Yard Jamboree at the Sumter County Museum. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday and lasts until 9:30. I went last year and was impressed not only with the whole hog … more
Sail into Hope
Tuomey Hospice Services will host its seventh annual "Sail Into Hope Grief Retreat Day" on Thursday. The 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. workshop will be held at Northside Baptist Church on North Main Street. "Anyone who is experiencing grief or loss for any … more
Local churches invite citizens to World Communion Day
Sunday, Oct. 7, is World Communion Day, and 15 Presbyterian churches in Sumter, Lee and Clarendon counties are joining for a service at Patriot Hall on that day. According to the Rev. Josey Holler of Sumter's First Presbyterian Church, the 11 … more
Avoid deer collisions with these simple tips
(MS) - With the deer population increasing across the country, and living space for wildlife on the decline, the number of incidents involving a deer jumping into the path of a car has been steadily on the rise. This is especially true from October … more
Select a collision repair facility to meet your needs
(MS) - If your vehicle has been damaged in a collision, you've probably heard this common misconception: your vehicle will never be the same. Chances are, it wasn't your insurance company representative or an employee of a collision repair business … more
Prepare car for cold with scheduled service
Old man winter -- if you're not prepared -- can wreak havoc on your ride. As the days get cooler and shorter, experts says the fall is the best time to ready your car for the potential ravages of cold weather. Industry experts at the nonprofit … more
Increase fuel efficiency, save on gas with a Tonneau cover
(MS) - Whether commuting to work, taking a weekend fishing trip or visiting relatives for the holidays, drivers across the country want to maximize fuel savings in their pickup trucks. Battling through rush-hour traffic during the week puts a strain … more
Computerized monitoring system saves time on maintenance, repair
A lack of time keeps most people from servicing their vehicles in a timely manner, but advances in technology are helping consumers to buy back time in their lives -- and increase their safety on the road. Computerized monitoring and diagnostic … more
Cars that won't quit: What does it take to keep an old one going on and on?
NEW YORK (AP) – Maybe you or someone you know has an old junkheap of a car with 150,000 miles on it. Maybe you think that's a lot. It's not. Meet Peter Gilbert, who drove a Saab more than a million miles through 17 Wisconsin winters. And … more
Itty bitty Smart car wows Manhattan - but will America buy it
NEW YORK – At just 8 feet, 8 inches long and about 5 feet wide, the two-seat Smart car turned heads as it rolled through Manhattan one recent evening at rush hour. Pedestrians in Times Square gawked. In front of Grand Central Terminal, a cabbie … more
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