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Movie Trivia
How much do you know about your favorite yuletide movies and television specials? See how many answers you can guess correctly. 1. In "Home Alone," young Kevin is forgotten at home when his entire family rushes to a vacation in ______. a. New … more
Who's on welfare?
At the national level, the common perception that the typical welfare recipient is a young black female living in the city with more than three children is false: The average recipient is a white woman with two children living in the country, … more
A day of their own
Students in Sumter High School's Hands on History class will honor Sumter's veterans with the most extensive exhibition of photographs, uniforms and other artifacts from local military personnel ever mounted in the area. The exhibit will hang in the … more
THE MARRIAGE MOVEMENT
In 1996, a Los Angeles Times columnist wrote: "Deep inside the latest Census Bureau report on the financial health of the nation's families is a challenging response to an enduring question: What's the most effective program for lifting Americans … more
Does WELFARE Work?
Until a decade ago, many people who joined the welfare rolls never got off. After all, welfare money was never enough to make a decent living, and it never meant you weren't still going to be poor. Things changed dramatically in 1996, when … 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, Nov. 9, infant / child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, adult CPR; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, … more
Out & About
The Sumter Little Theatre is holding auditions this week for adult roles in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Director Katie Damron is looking for two men and six women, all in the age range from their late 20s through the 40s. The auditions … more
Guitar-cello duo to perform
The duo of Richard Smith and Julie Adams will present a concert at Patriot Hall next Tuesday, when the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association continues its season. The musicians, who are husband and wife, have impressive resumes and reviews from … more
Burr - Lea
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wayne Burr of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lauren Burr of Sumter, to James Reece Lea III of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Reece Lea Jr. of Manning. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. … more
Addiction touches all parts of a person's life
Addiction is very hard to treat. Dr. Carmela Bryan, clinical director of New Alternatives, has been working with addicts for almost 20 years. While she believes "addiction is addiction," some are harder to treat than others, Bryan said last … 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, Nov. 9, infant / child CPR; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, adult CPR; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, … more
One day at a time
Lloyd Tainter and Rodney Smith are unlikely friends — their backgrounds are so different, chances are they would never have met except for the one thing they do have in common — both are recovering from addictions. They met at New Alternatives, … more
Follow the Money
Take a look at the federal government's anti-poverty spending and you'll see some pretty big numbers. Despite the "b" for billion after the dollar figures, though, social welfare spending represents only between one-fifth and one-seventh of … more
Prescott - Skinner
OSWEGO -- Paula Michelle Prescott and James Austin Skinner were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006, at Bethel United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of David Prescott of Cameron and Mrs. Ann Prescott of Sumter, and … more
Laws - Caples
LEXINGTON -- Sabrina Nicole Laws and Christopher Daniel Caples were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Wintergreen Woods. The bride is the daughter of Scott and Shelia Laws and Barbara Yustinich, all of Sumter, and the … more
Holiday cheer for Hospice
The annual Festival of Trees and Circle of Lights celebration brings joy and a spirit of giving to the community and the Tuomey employees, visitors and patients who enjoy the trees each day they are displayed throughout the holidays. Last year, … more
COKER TWINS
Mr. and Mrs. Larry W. Coker Jr. of Sumter announce the birth of a son, Kaleob Brytmon Coker, and a daughter, Hazel-Grace Olivia Coker, on June 6, 2006, at the Medical University of South Carolina hospital, Charleston. Kaleob weighed 2 pounds and … more
Protecting our greatest treasures
Sumter SAFE KIDS works to prevent accidental injury to children under age 14, a leading cause of death for youngsters throughout the United States. The program educates parents, caregivers and children on child safety issues, from vehicle and … more
Mission to heal
Healthcare is one of the biggest expenditures any of us will ever make, comparable to money spent on our homes and automobiles. According to a recent report in USA Today, healthcare is a $1.6 trillion industry with about a third of that cost … more
Exposing disease
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanning is a powerful tool for detecting changes in the body's cellular function. It provides physicians with pictures of the body's chemistry, pictures that can provide an early glimpse into diseases like cancer, … more
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