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How did the career center fall into disrepair? And who's best suited to run it?
There's no doubt the Sumter County Career Center needs some work. One look at the ice built up in the walk-in freezer in the culinary arts room or the pitiful state of the portable classrooms, not to mention the unseen needs, such as heating and air … more
Perrotta - Hegler
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robert Perrotta of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Brene Perrotta of Sumter, to Robert Sowell Hegler Jr. of Lugoff, son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Sowell Hegler Sr. of Kershaw. The bride-elect is the … more
Riisager - Safko
LEXINGTON -- Tina Juanita Riisager and John Loren Safko Jr. were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, at Wintergreen Woods. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Riisager of Gable, and the granddaughter of the late … more
Blanding - Lind
Mrs. Donald McQueen Blanding III of Sumter announces the engagement of her daughter, Beverlee Page Blanding of Charleston, to Jason David Lind of Charleston, son of David Richard Lind and the late Mrs. Connie Eamon Lind of Spartanburg. The … more
A Tale of Two Schools
The F.E. DuBose Career Center in Manning cuts an impressive figure along U.S. 521. Inside, the hallways gleam as sunlight streams through the windows. In the large, well-equipped classrooms, students practice moving hospital patients, working … more
Donald - Hawkins
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hazen Donald Jr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Desiree Monique Donald, to Adam Christopher Hawkins, son of James R. Hawkins and Deborah S. Atkinson, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late … more
AROUND TOWN
The American Red Cross will hold the following area blood drives: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Sumter Mall, 1057 Broad St. (there will be a drawing for a Red Bone Alley gift certificate); 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, Church of the Holy … more
AROUND TOWN
The American Red Cross will offer the following classes at 1155 N. Guignard Drive, Suite 2: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, infant/child CPR; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, babysitting class; 6-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, adult CPR. Advance … more
Acclaimed pianist in concert at USC Sumter
The University of South Carolina Sumter Division of Arts and Letters presents pianist Kenneth Huber in concert Nov. 21. The noon concert in the Nettles Building auditorium is free and open to the public. For the performance Huber has selected a … more
Dinner Is Served
"For 15 or 16 years now," is how long the five women who call themselves the Today's Ladies Club have been cooking Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of South Sumter's residents, said Geraldine Singleton. Singleton, with fellow club members Eartha … more
Out & About
There are myriad reasons to get out and about this week — and in weeks to come. This Saturday, you can start out the day with a short walk. The Today's Ladies Club, the same five women who've fed Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds of people each year … more
FOOD FAIR
After a similar event that greatly exceeded expectations last year, the Sumter Muscular Dystrophy Fund will hold its second annual Food Fair on Nov. 19 at Wise Drive Baptist Church. John Ellis set up the Sumter Muscular Dystrophy Fund in … more
Clinton starts cancer fund in honor of his mother
Adding breast cancer to the list of health causes he champions, former President Bill Clinton is establishing a fund in honor of his mother, who died of the disease in 1994. "She had a very upbeat attitude and never thought of herself as dying … more
Smart - Stoia
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Susan Leanne Smart and Kenneth James Stoia were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at The Chapel at Whitesburg Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Smart of Scottsboro, Ala., … more
Watts - Finlayson
Jennifer Renee Watts and Blake Curtis Finlayson were united in marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2005, at Sans Souci Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren Watts of Dalzell, the granddaughter of Mary Helen … more
Be Safe This Winter
When heating costs go up, people turn to alternative — and less expensive — sources of fuel. The problem is that sometimes these alternatives aren’t used properly and the results can be tragic. The misuse of space heaters, wood … more
Feeling The Heat Yet?
No matter how your home is heated, you’re going to be paying higher utility bills this winter. And while rising gasoline prices didn’t seem to impact consumers’ habits much this summer, economists say that soaring heating costs will be a … more
Lower Your Heating Bill
Want to lower your utility bill this winter? Try these tips from the experts:   Install an automatic or programmable thermostat   Install thermostats away from direct sunlight, drafts, doorways, skylights and windows to prevent … more
Floyd - McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. Laurens Wilson Floyd Jr. of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Charlene Louise Floyd of Sumter, to Jonathan Russell McDonald of New London, Conn., son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Wayne McDonald of Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. Henry … more
He looks below the surface
Doug Patterson of Sumter began diving in the early 1980s as a member of the Sumter Fire Department. While the 62-year-old Patterson retired in 1998 after 25 years of service with the department he has not given up diving. Now, Patterson just does … more
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