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Cool jazz, hot licks Friday night at Rotary Centennial Plaza
It's September, temperatures are lower, and Sumter is about to get even cooler when Bess Daniels returns to Sumter this week for Fridays at the Plaza. The jazz vocalist will be accompanied by the William Gerald Quartet for the Sept. 21 concert at … more
Out & About
Just in time for two much- anticipated outdoor events, the weather has become just about perfect. The University of South Carolina Sumter will be the site of Sumter Green's Fall Feast, which will be held Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Food from more than … more
'Postcards from Home'
Artist Susan Harbage Page brings to the Sumter County Gallery of Art on Thursday night an exhibition that Executive Director Karen Watson calls "an exciting and challenging exhibition for the (gallery), perhaps the most challenging to … more
MILESTONES IN U.S. AIR FORCE HISTORY
Aug. 1, 1907 — The U.S. Army Signal Corps forms an aeronautical division. Aug. 20, 1909 — The corps begins testing its first airplane at Ft. Myer, Va. Dec. 8, 1913 — After much experimentation with various aircraft, a small group of Army … more
AIR FORCE HITS 60
In its 60-year history, the U.S. Air Force has seen 11 presidents, five wars and millions of recruits. And that history is closely aligned with that of Sumter, whose residents have long been familiar with seeing military planes thunder into the … more
Shaw Timeline
When the Army was looking for military training fields in the late 1930s, one particular consideration was the need for a temperate climate. Sumter's was one of the determining factors in its selection to host Shaw Field, although then-Secretary of … more
USC Dance Co. opens season with interpretation of ‘The Divine Comedy’
COLUMBIA — The University of South Carolina Dance Company will open its season Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 with an interpretation of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, “The Divine Comedy,” in an original full-length contemporary dance of the same … more
5 years after winning record Powerball game, W. Virginia man reflects
MOUNT HOPE, W.Va. – In his darkest moments, Jack Whittaker has sometimes wondered if winning the nearly $315 million Powerball game was really worth it. The jackpot that was the stuff of dreams turned into a nightmare: His wife left him and his … more
Fast food giant pledges healthier fast food for children under 12
MIAMI – Burger King pledged Wednesday to offer healthier fast-food items for children under 12, with plans to sell and market flame-broiled Chicken Tenders and apples cut to resemble thick-cut french fries. Burger King Holdings Inc., the … more
Talk about snitty! Spoken word not enough for dictionary publisher
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The year was 1989, and “snitty” started off strong. The word popped up in the Los Angeles Times in January, then appeared in the March and August editions of People magazine. It was one of hundreds of words being … more
Blanchard to address Sumter Genealogical Society Monday
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard will be the speaker for the Monday, Sept. 17, meeting of the Sumter Genealogical Society. She will give a presentation on her family at the 7:30 p.m. meeting held at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church. Blanchard was born … more
California grilled chicken chain takes on the deep fried South
HIRAM, Ga. – Robert Bowman loves his chicken, especially when it’s breaded and loaded in a fryer. “When I go on a trip, that’s all I’ll eat is fried chicken. I just like fried chicken,” the 67-year-old retired postal worker … more
2 USC Sumter art shows emphasize creativity and humor
You may feel the urge to break into a rousing chorus of “Ninety-nine Bottles of Beer…” when you walk into “Bottles … No deposit, no return,” an exhibit by Denise Greer, currently at the Umpteenth Gallery at the University of South … more
Ford-Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Willie L. Ford of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Wiledra Ford of Sumter, to Daryl Watson of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Douglas Watson of Columbia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. … more
'The War'
The Second World War brought out the worst as well as the best in a generation, and I think it may also have reflected the last time the United States of America was truly united in one single purpose. Ken Burns More than 60 million people … more
'Nutcracker' auditions next week
Columbia City Ballet will hold auditions on Saturday, Sept. 22, for its upcoming production of “Nutcracker” at Patriot Hall. Auditions will be held at Miss Libby’s School of Dance, located at 155 West Wesmark Blvd. in Sumter. There is an … 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, Sept. 20, adult CPR; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, CPRO / AED; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, … more
Support group forms for those with chronic fatigue syndrome
What if you had an illness that affected almost every aspect of your life, yet many people, including some doctors, told you it was “all in your head?” That’s the dilemma Carrie Loney has had since 1990, when she began suffering the effects of … more
Hudson-Wilson
Jamie Christine Hudson and Cameron Lowery Wilson were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at Crosswell Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Clint Hudson, and the granddaughter of Mr. and … more
Brown-Stutz
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Charles Glidewell Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stanley Stutz Jr. announce the engagement of their children, respectively, Christine Glidewell Brown and Matthew Christopher Stutz, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the … more
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