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Out & About
The Sumter County Museum will present its annual Carolina Backcountry Springtime on Saturday. Held in the museum's authentic re-creation of a homestead similar to those occupied by Sumter County residents during the late 18th and early 19th … more
There's something about ... Sumter@Six
Sumter@Six continues Thursday with the variety band The Foundations. The group's biggest hits include "Baby Now that I've Found You" and "Build Me Up Buttercup," which was featured in the hit movie, "There's Something About Mary." Sumter@Six is … more
Dann-Frierson
Tanya Lynne Dann and Jason Wayne Frierson, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Buck Amerson of Cameron and Caryl D. Crawford of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mrs. Nancy Catherine Amerson and the late … more
A brief history of local consolidation
Sumter County saw its most recent consolidation of school districts 55 years ago. In 1952, legislation passed by the General Assembly combined 26 small districts outside the city limits and two Clarendon County school districts to create Sumter … more
It's a calling
When most folks think of nurses, they might picture a woman in a stereotypically crisp, white uniform with a matching hat who strolls from room to room in their local hospital helping patients with problems and doling out medication. But nurses … more
Districts similar in size to the proposed Consolidated District:
The Sumter Consolidated District would have about 18,000 students enrolled, and its total local revenues, based on current budgets of Districts 2 and 17, would be about $45.4 million. Here's a look at other districts in the state with similar-sized … more
'Force of Nature' a look at our interaction with environment
We all have experienced the forces of nature — a rained out ball game or picnic, weather so hot the flowers (and we) wilt, and the more devastating events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, a sudden cold snap that has us holding our breath to see if … more
A Question of Consolidation
In a county of about 100,000 people, nearly 20 percent are students or employees of the school districts — so it's no wonder the community is abuzz with talk of school consolidation. State Sen. Phil Leventis, D-Sumter, introduced legislation at … more
Jesus Jam in Rembert to support U.S. troops and veterans
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines the word "jam" as a verb meaning "to take part in a jam session," which it in turn defines as "an often impromptu performance by a group especially of jazz musicians that is characterized by improvisation." While … more
Miller-Ivey
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Miller of Rembert and Mr. and Mrs. Blaine P. Marshall of Dalzell announce the engagement of their daughter, Olivia Nichole Miller of Wedgefield, to Brandon Joseph Ivey of Wedgefield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Ivey Jr. of … more
By the numbers
Number of employees District 2: 1,190 District 17: 1,406 Number of teachers District 2: 569 District 17: 615 Number of school administrators District 2: 37 District 17: 57 Number of asst/deputy superintendents District … 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, May 10, infant / child CPR, $52; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, May 17, adult CPR, $47; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. … more
Rock the schoolhouse with popular musical comedy
The songs from the Schoolhouse Rock TV series have been around since 1973 when they debuted on ABC-TV. The Saturday morning musical cartoons helped us remember our multiplication tables, the Preamble to the Constitution, verbs, adjectives, … more
Brown-Horton
FRIPP ISLAND — Leslie Alma Brown and Christian Scott Horton were united in marriage at 7 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2007, on the beach. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Len Brown, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas … more
BYU Winds to perform
Sumter is among an elite group of East Coast cities chosen as concert sites for the Brigham Young University Wind Symphony, America's most widely toured university concert band. The symphony will perform in the Sumter High School auditorium at 7:30 … more
MR. and MRS. JULIAN PARTIN
50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Julian Partin of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 14, 2007, at St. John Methodist Church. A party was given in their honor by their four children and their spouses: Jay and Linda … more
Time out for tea
The Sumter County Museum will host its spring tea on Thursday, May 10. Like last year's high tea, this one has been planned and organized by a committee of museum board members. Unlike last year, however, the event will not be held at the … more
Barnett home has long, rich history
In 1870, B.J. Barnett, a Confederate veteran, and his wife, Zelda Loryea Barnett, moved to Sumter with their family. Barnett had previously had a farming operation and general store in Manville, which at that time was in Lee County. He purchased … more
Take the tea quiz
Here's a tea quiz in which the answers are not as subjective: 1. The world's largest tea producer is: a. The United Kingdom b. India c. China 2. The so-called champagne of teas is: a. Oolong b. Earl Grey c. Darjeeling 3. … more
Spring into the Arts
Sumter School District 17 wants to put a smile on your face and a spring in your step, as its fine arts educators and students bring back Spring into the Arts, last held in 2005. The May 12 festival of music and visual arts is set at Swan Lake-Iris … more
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