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Tea today, auditions tomorrow
  Local authors Minnie Dix and Sunida York will be at Waldenbooks this afternoon to sign copies of their latest books. Dix has completed her four-part series on "The Oak Trees That Talk," and York will be signing her poetry book titled "My … more
Take full advantage of benefits of IRAs
Now that it’s 2006, you are one year closer to retirement. Of course, if you are still in your 20s, this milestone might not mean much to you. But if you are 40 or older, the prospect of actually becoming a retiree looms larger as the years go … more
County administrator writes proudly about community
Dear friends and neighbors: What a pleasure to have the opportunity to boast about our community of Sumter, affectionately coined “the jewel of the South.” Combined with the diverse population from Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter is large enough … more
Traditional flavors
We Southerners love our beans and peas. Pinto beans, crowder peas, lima beans, butter peas, black-eyed peas…you name it. They’re a staple of Southern tables, rich and poor, and with good reason. Aside from just being plain tasty, beans are … more
From the mountains to the sea
From: www.scaquarium.org/conservation/conservation.html The theme of the South Carolina Aquarium is a journey from the mountains to the sea, across the varied landscapes of the state. South Carolina is small, just 300 miles across and 40th in … more
Wateree Recreation Area a destination for enjoyment
Wateree Recreation Area is located in the heart of South Carolina’s Olde English District, where the three large river systems — Pee Dee, Catawba-Wateree and Broad — that once brought in settlers, now lure campers, picnickers and … more
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Nickelback with Special Guests Chevelle and TraptShow Time: March 22 at 7:30 p.m.Admission: $39.50, General Admission Floor and Reserve Seating more
9 steps to follow when buying a new home
Buying a home is a monumental deal in anyone’s life but following this short checklist can make it less of a daunting task: more
Variety of outdoor activities available at Shaw
Skeet and Trap Range at Shaw Condor County Road (803) 895-0331 The Skeet and Trap Range at Shaw has: Four skeet ranges One trap range One rifle/pistol range One archery range One paintball field (available by appointment … more
Make time to exercise daily
The Sumter Family YMCA is proud to be contributing to At-Ease. We hope these fitness articles will entertain, motivate and inform readers and in so doing, create a healthier Sumter Community. “I don’t have time!” If only I had a nickel for … more
Navigating dependency exemptions, other pitfalls
One of the most common questions taxpayers have at this time of year is about whom they may claim as a dependent on their income tax return. more
See it all in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach was incorporated as a town in 1938 and became a city in 1957. Its name comes from the wax myrtle, a shrub that grows abundantly in the area. Its 25,000 residents welcome annually millions of visitors to this full-service resort … more
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More than a dozen acts were late additions to the festival’s schedule. Among them were Patti LaBelle, Edwin McCain and The Little River Band. For more information, log on to: www.3riversmusicfestival.org. more
Variety of outdoor activities available at Shaw
Skeet and Trap Range at Shaw Condor County Road (803) 895-0331 The Skeet and Trap Range at Shaw has: Four skeet ranges One trap range One rifle/pistol range One archery range One paintball field (available by appointment … more
Lake Murray Boat Ramps and Marinas
Styx on card for 3 Rivers Music Festival
Columbia’s 3 Rivers Music Festival is grooving into a new year with a new location and a diverse lineup that includes one of the country’s biggest classic rock bands, a Grammy-award winning bluegrass band, three high-energy country artists, a … more
World class at home
For more than 30 years Powell Black has called Sumter home. The former city manager, now 84, has had his share of experiences in healthcare. But, he says, none surpassed Tuomey Healthcare System in terms of expertise and service. He thought so … more
Drop in to the skate park
Want a sick place to skate in Sumter? Then visit the Sumter Skate Park, just off U.S. 76/378 in Shaw Memorial Park! The park, which recently was moved from an area in town, “has a smoother run-up,” said skater Keith Selph. Desmond Jordan … more
Sumter County Museum steeped in history
In 1848, prosperous Jewish merchant Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Moses and his wife, Octavia Harby Moses, lived in the first home ever built on the site where the Sumter County Museum now sits. The couple had moved to Sumter – then called Sumterville – … more
Medicade Part D
The first Medicare recipient was Harry S. Truman. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, he signed Truman’s application for the optional Part B coverage as a witness. The application was relatively … more
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