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Carpenter-Hoefer
NEW ORLEANS, La. — Kate Carpenter and Anthony Dyer Hoefer Jr. were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Hotel Saint Louis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson Carpenter IV of Tallulah, La., and the … more
Leventis-Slate
CHARLESTON — Christina Venetta Leventis and Harold Edwin Slate II were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The bride is the daughter of Sen. and Mrs. Phil Leventis of Sumter, and the … more
Not just fiddlin' around
It's been an exciting 60th anniversary season for the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association, board members say, and the closing performance promises to provide an upbeat transition into the 61st year. The Hunt Family Fiddlers are nine musicians, … more
Heath, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. topic of Genealogical Society meeting
Harriette "Sister" Wimberly is the guest speaker for the May 21 meeting of the Sumter County Genealogy Society. Her topic will be her grandfather, A.T. Heath. Even though the late Alfred Taylor Heath is the person who purchased the south side of … more
At long last!
On Monday afternoon, the staff of the Sumter County Public Library was busy shelving their last few hundred books. It's a task at which they have become proficient, having moved the more than 100,000 volumes from the Harvin Street location to and … more
Trace your roots
If you're curious about your ancestors but don't quite know how to start investigating the more remote branches of your family tree, the Sumter County Genealogical Society can help. The society's home is the Sumter Genealogical and Historical … more
Stand-up comedy of Just June set for Sumter Opera House
"I was funny at 30, I was funnier at 40, I'm the funniest at 50-plus, I can't wait till 60." So says comedian Just June, who will headline Sumter's House of Comedy Friday night at the Opera House. The show starts at 8:30. She has a tough act … more
World's Smallest Big Band
Fridays at the Plaza continues to draw a large crowd on the third Friday of each month. The jazz band All Night Long had audience members up and dancing in April, and Larry Tanelli, this week's performer, already has a proven track record for … more
WHEN IS IT TIME TO STOP DRIVING?
How do you know when it’s time to hang up the car keys? If you’re over 70, is this a discussion you’ve had with your doctor? your children? What do you do when your parents are the older drivers everyone else is worrying about? Have you had … more
4th annual Shriners Day Parade set for Iris Festival
Now in it fourth year, the Shriners Day Parade will bring clowns, tiny cars and trucks, hoboes and hillbillies, motorcycles and horses, along with marching bands, beauty queens, dignitaries and a variety of other units to Sumter on Saturday, May … more
Out & About
Renowned wildlife artist Grainger McKoy will be the guest speaker at the Friends of Swan Lake Gardens meeting today at 5:30 p.m. While the meeting is open only to members of the nonprofit group, you can pay the $25 membership fee and join today at … more
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Yes, I agree. I don't know of one person in Sumter who does not agree. I am 61 years old and this has perplexed residents for years of why two districts are still in place. I think the schools could save money by consolidating and it would … more
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This is to answer the questions at The Item's web page. No, I don't think consolidation is a good thing. Of course one district is better than the other. District 17 has always been better because it has a higher tax base, the students are a bit … more
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Senator Leventis' plan undermines what the District 2 and 17 Superintendents and trustees have developed and came to consensus with improving all of Sumter's schools. Even the State Superintendent seems to be on board with this, yet Senator Leventis … more
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It would be a good thing. Beside the obvious savings of some administrative overhead, a larger school district could provide additional savings through combined bulk buying, textbooks, equipment, transportation, etc. As far as reputation, there is a … more
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I do not believe that the people of Sumter, SC have been given the information needed in order to make a wise, researched decision on this matter. I believe that some have even been misled into believing that if this happens their children would be … more
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I have taught in both Sumter Districts 2 and 17 for the past 27 years, and I a totally in favor of the Consolidation of the two districts. Over the years I have seen many changes in this county, but the current population increase in District 2, as … more
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Would consolidation be a good thing? With proper planning and guidelines it would be a good thing. I have a problem with legislators and civic leaders who send their children to private schools making decisions for children who attend public … more
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First of all I would like to say thank you for giving your readers a chance to voice an opinion. I myself, being a grandparent with grandchildren in Sumter School District Two. When I first moved here, which was in 1999, I had heard that the … more
Full array of local musicians to perform for Beach Music Day
COLUMBIA — In 2001, the South Carolina General Assembly declared beach music as the "official popular music of South Carolina," and on Tuesday. the Beach Music Association International will host the seventh annual Beach Music Day. The … more
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