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The Stomp returns 'bigger and better': The legend of Lizard Man goes on with full festival atmosphere this year in Bishopville
BISHOVILLE - A theme for this year's Lizard Man Stomp was "bigger and better," and that is what it was as volunteers held the second-annual festival on Saturday in the downtown area. About 2,000 people attended "The Stomp," as some refer to the … more
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Groups share summer safety reminders for Sumter, Clarendon, Lee residents
The days are longer, the nights shorter, drinks are colder, and the satisfying sizzling sounds of barbecue grills are bolder. What could that mean? Summer is here. Wednesday, June 21, marked the start of summer. With schools closed and paid … more
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American Red Cross: Blood donations of all types are needed
The American Red Cross wants everyone to enjoy a safe and fun Fourth of July, which includes ensuring a strong blood supply for patients in hospitals across the country.There has been a concerning … more
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S.C. Cotton Museum to celebrate 30 years in Bishopville on Sunday with open house
South Carolina residents are invited to visit Bishopville this weekend to not only search for the legendary Lizard Man, but also to celebrate three decades of the museum dedicated to the cotton flower's history. On Sunday, June 25, the … more
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2nd-annual Lizard Man Stomp returns to Bishopville June 24
They're baaack. The 2nd-annual Lizard Man Stomp returns to Bishopville on Saturday, June 24, and organizers are looking to do it "bigger and better than before." The tale dates back to June 29, 1988. … more
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Bishopville food pantry in critical need of volunteers
A Lee County food pantry with only a few workers is in dire need of volunteers and is reaching out to the community for help. CareSouth Carolina is hoping to reach individuals who are willing to make a difference by addressing food insecurity in … more
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Sumter Combat Veterans Group awards scholarships to Lee students
Endia O. Jenkins, left, and Everett T. Burns, right, from Lee Central High School received the Sumter, South Carolina, Combat Veterans Group Scholarship for 2023. PHOTOS PROVIDED more
BizTalk: CSC Community Pharmacy in Bishopville now offers free prescription delivery
BISHOPVILLE - CareSouth Carolina recently announced the launch of its new Medication Delivery Program in Bishopville, offering free at-home delivery of prescriptions to patients. The program, which first started in Chesterfield … more
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Lee County elementary schools to consolidate into 1 by 2024
BISHOPVILLE - Lee County's three elementary schools will be consolidated into one thanks to the former state superintendent allocating millions to the school district. In September 2022, Lee County School District and Clarendon County School … more
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Fayetteville man, 65, dies in single-vehicle wreck in Lee County 
The Lee County Coroner's Office released the name of the individual who died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck Sunday night.  At about 9:24 p.m., Dirk Kelvin Lambert, 65, of … more
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Bishopville Police search for 64-year-old missing man
The Bishopville Police Department seeks the public help’s to locate a man that was last seen in April. Willis Jermone “Benji” Frierson, 64, was last seen Sunday, April 30. He … more
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Midlands Gives breaks record for 2nd year in a row; Sumter, Clarendon, Lee county nonprofits raise thousands
For the second year in a row, Midlands Gives Day raised more than $4 million for hundreds of local nonprofits.Thanks to generous donors throughout the state, the annual 18-hour online giving … more
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Sumter, Lee and Clarendon county nonprofits will participate in 10th-annual Midlands Gives fundraiser
Nonprofits throughout Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties will be some of the more than 570 organizations to participate in the 10th-annual Midlands Gives Day. After raising a record-breaking $3.73 million in 2022, Central Carolina Community … more
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Register for guided, open-air tram tour at Lee State Park on Saturday to see wildlife
BISHOPVILLE - Hop aboard our whisper-quiet, open-air tour vehicle and explore the park along the historic Loop Road at Lee State Park. Visitors will see historic points of interest while keeping an eye out and ears open for park wildlife like … more
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Tri-county gets more than $64M in rural infrastructure state grants
Clarendon and Lee counties, along with the municipalities of Bishopville, Manning, Summerton, Sumter and Pinewood, received a combined $64,640,943 in South Carolina Infrastructure Investment Program grants from the South Carolina Rural … more
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Bishopville artist hopes to beautify county with art from recycled items
One man's trash is this Bishopville artist's treasure. Susan Ciotti and her husband are the owners of the Accidental Artist in the Blue Moon Studio, a Bishopville art studio at 247 N. Main St. Ciotti has been participating in craft shows since … more
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Lee County Council to vote on land purchase for new volunteer fire station
Residents of the St. Charles area of Lee County may have a new public safety building in coming months. Alan Watkins, Lee County administrator, said county council members will vote next Tuesday to approve the building of another county volunteer … more
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Disposal of waste pesticides offered at Lee County site April 4
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides.The pesticide and chemical program is open to all private, commercial and … more
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Bishopville native will be given 2023 Folk Heritage Award
Up to four South Carolina artists or organizations will receive the Folk Heritage Award each year, and this year, a Bishopville man is one of the recipients being honored for his inspiring journey of overcoming unimaginable odds. Hampton Rembert, … more
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USC Sumter, Morris College, Clemson University host 66 students for Call Me MiSTER recruitment
Male high school students from various counties in South Carolina walked the USC Sumter campus last Friday to learn more about what it will take to be a MiSTER. Established on the campus of Clemson University more than 20 years ago, the Call Me … more
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