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Writer's awareness raised
When I first began gathering information for this piece on Sickle Cell Awareness Month, I had two notions that I believe most people have when they think of sickle cell disease -- that it's only Sickle Cell Anemia and that it only affects African … more
Sickle cell often misunderstood
Like any other youngster, Diamond Baxter can be found most days hard at play. But the 5-year-old has to be careful: Living within her body is a menace that millions of Americans face every day. Diamond has sickle cell disease. "We found out … more
Rickard - Riggs
CHARLESTON — Ashlee Nicole Rickard and John Thomas Riggs were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Summerall Chapel, The Citadel. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William David Rickard of Sumter, and the … more
Kohl - Whitehead
Mr. and Mrs. Deaver Elmore Kohl of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Margaret Kohl of Greenville, to John Matthew Whitehead of Greenville, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier Whitehead of Hartsville. The bride-elect is the … more
Harris - Killingsworth
Jennifer Leigh Harris and Jesse William Killingsworth were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, at Sans Souci Farms in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Howard Harris Jr. of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mr. … more
THE REV. and MRS. FREDERICK L. HUTH JR.
62nd WEDDING ANNIVERSARY The Rev. and Mrs. Frederick L. Huth Jr. of Lynchburg celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on Aug. 11, 2006, at their North Carolina mountain campsite. The couple's three children and their spouses are: Jamie and … more
MR. and MRS. ARCHIE MONTGOMERY
60th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Archie Montgomery of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 2, 2006, at the American Legion building. A party was given in their honor by their 14 children and their spouses: Katie J. … more
Jamboree 2006 set
The Back Yard Jamboree will become an annual event, says Don Teseniar, special projects director for Sumter Senior Services, which puts on the event. Jamboree is a sort of companion event for SSS' established annual winter fundraiser, Sumter … more
AROUND TOWN
Shiloh-Randolph Apartments are 25 years old, and residents and staff are observing the anniversary with a Sept. 9 celebration. Singing, praise dancing and other activities are planned for the event that begins at 10 a.m. The public is invited to … more
High Prairie = high energy
Look for a mix of contemporary and traditional bluegrass music Thursday night when High Prairie Cowboy brings its pickin' and singin' to the Sumter Opera House. Lead guitarist O'Neil Davis says the brand of music the band plays "connects people to … more
Out & About
Summer Art Camp might be long finished, but the Sumter County Gallery of Art is still providing education in visual art to both children and adults. Laura Cardello, the gallery's resident potter, will be teaching young people ages 8 to 17 on … more
Coulter - Field
Jennifer Marie Coulter and Stephen Gerard Field were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 2006, at First Presbyterian Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Earl and Sherry Coulter, and the granddaughter of Ernest R. Carpenter, … more
Wildlife welcome
More than 30 years ago, the National Wildlife Federation recognized a need for private citizens to maintain their yards as natural wildlife habitats. The organization received an overwhelming response and began a Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat Program … more
Danforth - Howell
Tiffany Dawn Danforth and Casey Brandon Howell were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey and Tammy Stevens of Van Vleck, Texas, and the … more
Knight - Conklin
Ronny and Gayle Knight of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Elizabeth Knight of Sumter, to Steven James Conklin of Downsville, N.Y., son of Patrick and Terry Conklin of Downsville. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of … more
Harris - Killingsworth
Mr. and Mrs. B. Howard Harris Jr. of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Leigh Harris of Sumter, to Jesse William Killingsworth of Weaverville, Calif., son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Killingsworth of Lewiston, Calif. The … more
Preserve natural habitats
After World War II, the United States saw a population boom that drove many out of the cities and into newly-created suburbs. These suburbs supplanted natural wildlife habitats, and through the latter half of the 20th century, these habitats … more
Mickel - Mack
Betty Ann Mickel of Bishopville and the Rev. and Mrs. Toney J. Slater Jr. of Summerville announce the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly Lekeisha Mickel of Bishopville, to Jamie Antonio Mack of Austin, Texas, son of Mrs. Diane Mack Gantt and … more
AROUND TOWN
LABOR DAY SCHEDULE BANKS SAFE Federal Credit Union, Bank of America, Bank of Clarendon, First Citizens Bank, NBSC, Sumter National Bank, Wachovia and BB&T will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. GOVERNMENT The following will be … more
Diminich - Taylor
MOUNT PLEASANT — Alexandria Claire Diminich and Jeremy Wayne Taylor, both of Johns Island, were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of 3rd Circuit Family Court Judge … more
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