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Community band’s Iris Festival concert Thursday
The Sumter Community Concert Band with special guest Betsy Ridgeway will present its final concert of the season Thursday night at Patriot Hall. The 7:30 p.m. concert is being held in conjunction with the Iris Festival, which starts at Swan … more
Arrrrrrr ...
There really was a Golden Age of Piracy — 1690 to 1730; but alas, no matter how resourceful, funny and exciting he may be on the big screen, there never was a Captain Jack Sparrow — nor his ship, the Black Pearl. Fortunately, the story of the … more
Austen's romantic life takes a turn in new film, biography
SYDNEY, Australia – Jane Austen wrote some of English literature's most enduring romances, but she never enjoyed a passionate love affair of her own. Or did she? A new film and biography suggest the young writer of "Pride and Prejudice" and … more
Out & About
For the second consecutive year, The Sumter Little Theatre will open its season with a celebrated Broadway musical. Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" will be presented at Patriot Hall for four nights, Aug. 16-19. Auditions for adults only will be … more
35 years of service
More than three decades ago 26 women came together with a common goal — to contribute to a service organization that met when they could not attend. The Pilot Club of Sumter met during regular workdays, while these women worked full time. But … more
4 days and counting
Sumterites sometimes shake our heads in wonder at the beauty of Swan Lake-Iris Gardens. After almost 90 years, it's still hard to believe that the beautiful garden came about through an accident, when the late Hamilton Carr Bland, a local automobile … more
Crime & Chemistry
In 1989, the brutal murder of Joyce Robinson sent her quiet Baker Street neighborhood into a tailspin. The 29-year-old bride-to-be was found dead inside her home; she had been stabbed numerous times, her head almost severed from her body. The … more
Iris Festival Schedule
Thursday 5:15 p.m. Ribbon cutting and crowning of the king and queen at the Heath Pavilion. 6:30 - 7 p.m. Swan Lake Diaper Parade and derby (Heath Pavilion) 6 - 9 p.m. "Taste at the Gardens" with "Chief Complaint" (Garden Street … more
FORENSIC DNA TIMELINE
Information taken from the BBC News and from the National Institutes of Health. more
Castillo-Holton
Gabrielle Howard Castillo and David Joseph Holton, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of retired Chief Master Sgt. Sharon Howard Castillo and retired Senior Master Sgt. Luis Castillo Jr. of Tucson, Ariz., … more
On the Net
For more information on advances in forensic DNA technology, visit:   www.dna.gov   www. innocenceproject.org   www.sled.sc.gov   www.nlm.nih.gov/visibleproofs 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, June 5, first aid, $42; 6-10 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, infant / child CPR, $52; 6-9 p.m. Friday, June … more
Wilson-James
Mr. and Mrs. James V. Wilson Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Jamella Wilson, to Cedrick Lamar James, son of Bethel Fredricka James and Jessie James, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. James Wilson and … more
Harrelson-Moore
Ashley N. Harrelson and Christopher S. Moore, both of Sumter, announce their engagement along with their parents, Roger Harrelson of Sumter and James B. Moore and Denise G. Moore, both of Summerton. The bride-elect is also the daughter of the … more
Green-Frisina
Stefini Lyn Green and Robert Weston Frisina were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Green, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel G. … more
Iris Festival Entertainment Schedule
May 24 Taste at the Gardens featuring Chief Complaint 6 - 9 p.m. .………Garden Street Stage May 25 USAF Heritage of America Brass Quintet Noon - 1:30 p.m. ………...CW47 Main Stage Acts 1 – Interpretive Dance Noon - 1 … more
By the numbers
As of March, the Combined DNA Index System — the national DNA database — boasted:   4.3 million convicted offender profiles   170,763 forensic profiles   47,909 investigation aides in 49 states, including 763 in South … more
Hatfield-Reese
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald Kenneth Johnson of Manning and Dr. and Mrs. Asa Quincy Hatfield Jr. of Greenwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Anna Singleton Hatfield of Manning, to Ryan Michael Reese of Easley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Michael … more
Andrews-Dixon
Mr. and Mrs. William Krauss of North Myrtle Beach announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Laney Andrews of Greenwood, to Brock O’Neal Dixon of Greenwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ike Carter of Greenwood and the late Anglish Dixon of … more
Hammond-Fleming
The Rev. Edward Fleming and Mrs. Allene Fleming of Sumter announce the engagement of their son, Edward Eugene Fleming II of Sumter, to Kaylee Elizabeth Hammond of Lugoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas Hammond Jr. of Lugoff. The … more
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