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Remember the little neighborhood Italian restaurants with strolling accordionists? Tomorrow night from 6-9 p.m. you can do more than reminisce, as Pizza Lane diners will be serenaded by ACCORDIONIST DOUG BACK, playing music from 1900 to 1970, … more
Consolidation bill clears S.C. Senate
The state Senate gave third-reading approval to legislation to consolidate Sumter County's two school districts Friday, and the bill will head to the state House of Representatives this week. Because the General Assembly has designated this to be … more
Artists ask 'are we a part of nature?' in Sumter exhibition
Force of Nature, opening Saturday, April 28, at the Sumter County Gallery of Art, is the capstone exhibition of a project begun almost four years ago with curators Mark Sloan and Brad Thomas. The two traveled to Japan to locate artists whose work … more
Joan Burton's back for encore performance to benefit SPCA
So successful have the concert-fundraisers by singer Joan Burton been for the Sumter SPCA, the organization is bringing her back again. An Evening with Joan Burton will be presented on Thursday, April 26,at the Elaine D. Korn Memorial Center with … more
Links to the past
When Retired Brigadier General Hugh M. McLaurin III allowed members of the Metal Detecting Association of the Carolinas to search for Revolutionary and Civil War relics on his property in Wedgefield last month, he thought he was just helping out a … more
Are we a disposable nation?
Are we a disposable nation? Are many of our high-tech — or, at least, modern — consumer goods designed to last only a few years? Even with leaps and bounds in technology, how much of this "stuff" that we buy is going be around in five or 10 … more
1st Presbyterian Church to present 'Singing the Scriptures' program
First Presbyterian Church will present a service of music and scriptural readings to benefit United Ministries of Sumter. The Sunday, April 29, program begins at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church located on the northwest corner of North Main and … more
What do you do with dead electronics? Good question.
Commodore 64, anyone? How about a first-generation Macintosh computer? If you have one that is still in working order, you might have something for eBay. If not, then it's a pretty safe bet that old computer — or cell phone, TV set, VCR, "boom … more
Felder-Richburg
MANNING — Stephanie Danielle Felder and Paul Curtis Richburg II were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Little Star Pentecostal Holiness Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve A. Felder Sr. of Manning, and … more
Potts-Hooper
Kristi Lynn Potts of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Andrew Charles Hooper of Grandville, Mich., announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Russ Potts of Sumter and Lynn Potts of Spring Arbor, Mich., and the granddaughter of Walter … more
AROUND TOWN
The Hands on History II class at Sumter High School in conjunction with Central Carolina Technical College is presenting a viewing of World War II photographs in the library foyer at the college. The exhibit consists of photographs of World War II … more
Salt of the earth
Motoi Yamamoto spent several hours at Sumter High School last Monday creating a small labyrinth in a case in front of the library. Students, faculty and staff walked by during class changes, most stopping to wonder at the intricate maze of fine salt … more
Haselden-Bennett
Melanie Renee Haselden and Marc Lauder Bennett, both of Wedgefield, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Carol and Peggy Haselden of Wedgefield, and the granddaughter of Angie Haselden and the late Kilbourne Haselden and … more
Nelson-Frierson
LaDana Nelson and Deonte' Frierson, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Henry Nelson, and John and LaYvonne Richardson, all of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Ozell Green of Pinewood, Moses Green Sr. of … more
Be a person of note
After my 55-mile commute each morning, I park under my favorite live oak tree and head across the parking lot toward my office in the Sumter Skyscraper, stooping and swooping to pick up litter as I make my way. I use garden writer Margot Rochester's … more
THE CONSOLIDATION QUESTION
State Sen. Phil Leventis surprised many residents and educators when he filed legislation April 3 to consolidate the two Sumter school districts. more
Fridays at the Plaza returns
Downtown Sumter is becoming the place to be for entertainment, and varied entertainment at that. Following the premiere of the city's House of Comedy and the first Sumter@Six concert, the city presents its first Fridays at the Plaza concert Friday … more
Pick a little, sing a little
"There's trouble in River City," or so says Harold Hill, "The Music Man" of the title in Meredith Willson's classic American musical comedy. The show will be presented at Patriot Hall on Friday and Saturday by the Furman Middle School chorus, … more
Sandlapper Singers, SHS choir sing songs by great American composers
The Sandlapper Singers, under the direction of Lillian Quackenbush, will bring the music of America's most well-known composers to the Sumter Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The concert, which is free and open to the public, will include music by … more
Superintendents consider open enrollment
Not long after taking office as the state's Superintendent of Education, Jim Rex announced his desire for inter-district open enrollment within a three-year timeframe. Sumter County's two superintendents are currently working on a plan they hope … more
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