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Snowballs in August
I tried to escape from the heat last weekend by traveling up to my Aunt Liza's in Saluda, N.C., only to find that the attic fan was on the blink and that they were having record breaking weather there too. But on Saturday we did get to go swimming … more
Out & About
If you saw and enjoyed last week's production of "The Music Man" by the Sumter Little Theatre, perhaps you'd like to get in on SLT's next play, the comedy, >"A Bad Year for Tomatoes." Auditions are Monday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the theater at 14 … more
Jubilee celebrates cultural heritage
COLUMBIA – Celebrate the life and legacy of Celia Mann, one of South Carolina's most celebrated free black women, as Historic Columbia Foundation hosts its award-winning Jubilee: Festival of Heritage on Saturday, August 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. … more
The quest for change
Four-year status for the University of South Carolina Sumter: Sometimes it seems the entire world is determined to thwart Sumter's ambition for its namesake. A recent Yardley Research Group report that concluded Sumter couldn't support another … more
Was 'Poe Toaster' a dream within a dream, to be seen nevermore?
BALTIMORE – The legend was almost too good to be true. For decades, a mysterious figure dressed in black, his features cloaked by a wide-brimmed hat and scarf, crept into a churchyard to lay three roses and a bottle of cognac at the grave of Edgar … more
How does the Sumter campus compete?
Sumter is hardly the only place in South Carolina struggling to increase its education levels so it can successfully compete in a rapidly changing world. In response, USC created a program, Palmetto Programs, to offer a bachelor of liberal … more
Edwards-Collins
Lindsay Erin Edwards and Brian Edward Collins were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at Bethesda Church of God in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Kenny and Lynn Edwards of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. … more
MOPS DATES FOR 2007-08
SEPTEMBER 13 — Front Porch — Welcome to MOPS Home Theme, steering committee, and members will be introduced. 20 — Mommy and Me — Leaping Lizards 27 — Sunroom W.O.W. (Wiser Older Women) ; Mentor Moms answer our … more
Creel-Woodcock
Michael and Belinda Kelly of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Sabrina Kay Creel of Sumter, to Ralph Philip Woodcock Jr., son of Mrs. Linda Bartlette Woodcock of Sumter and Mrs. Jacqueline Riggsbee Woodcock and the late Ralph Philip … more
Charles-Miller
KENTWOOD, Mich. — JuneAnn Susette Charles and Jason Andrew Miller were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Heritage Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Micheal Charles of Byron Center, Mich., and the … more
Gilbreath-Albretsen
Brynn Nicole Gilbreath and Michael Gary Albretsen were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at Bethel Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sammy L. Gilbreath of Montgomery, Ala., formerly of Sumter, … more
Mothering matters
It can sometimes be hard for full-time mothers to make friends whose interests are similar and largely child-based, like their own. In 1973, eight mothers of preschool-age children got together in Colorado to start an organization that not only … more
Comparison of Morris College (a 4-year institution) and USC Sumter
Spring 2007 enrollment: 841 From South Carolina: 740 88% Top South Carolina counties Sumter — 142 Charleston — 58 Clarendon — 54 Florence — 46 Williamsburg — 38 Richland — 36 Lee — 34 Darlington — … more
KOURTNEY DANIELLE BROWN
Eric and Kelly Brown of Pinewood announce the birth of a daughter, Kourtney Danielle Brown, on July 22, 2007, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Kourtney weighed 7 pounds and 14 ounces. She was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Henry and Kathy … more
MR. and MRS. JESSIE L. LEVY
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Jessie L. Levy of Dalzell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 14, 2007, at Golden Corral restaurant. A reception was given in their honor by their daughter and son-in-law, Marcus and Kim … more
ALEXANDER ROBINSON RIDGWAY
Jon and Holly Ridgway of Greenville announce the birth of a son, Alexander Robinson Ridgway, on July 23, 2007, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Alex weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces. He was 19 inches long. Grandparents are John and Priscilla … more
Music in the city
Hank Martin and Anne Martin Galloway, the musical siblings who have been entertaining the crowd at Pizza Lane occasionally at "Wings and Strings" Wednesday, will play Fridays at the Plaza this week. That's good news for those folks who haven't been … more
Sumter Artists' Guild show offers wide range of media, talent
From the flaming sunset in Mary Ann Reames' "Old Smoke House Road Sunset" to Marjorie Hooks' creative mixed media, "Industrial Strength E" and the macabre collaborative "Open Eye of the End" by Charles Marsh and Billy Parker, the 2007 Sumter … more
Bluegrass is back
SCETV's "Bluegrass Express" is having its best season yet, and tomorrow's concert should be one of the most entertaining, according to producer Bruce Mayer. "We've got Slope Valley from the Hartsville area," he said. "They put on an excellent … more
'The Music Man'
Most of River City, Iowa, might be easy pickings for salesman Harold Hill, aka "The Music Man," but Marian Paroo, the town librarian, is a different story. She's a hard sell, seemingly too savvy for the con man's charms, even slamming the door in … more
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