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Millennial Money: 3 vague financial resolutions to avoid
As we close out 2020 and enter 2021, most of us are anxiously awaiting a happier year ahead. Traditionally, we mark the fresh calendar year with New Year's resolutions to keep us hopeful and … more
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To raise financially savvy kids, give money lessons a reboot
Many elder millennials may have learned to manage money much like our parents did: waiting for statements to arrive in the mail, balancing checkbooks and paying in cash. But if you're planning to … more
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Principal Joe Clark, who inspired film 'Lean on Me,' dies
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Louis Clark, the baseball bat and bullhorn-wielding principal whose unwavering commitment to his students and uncompromising disciplinary methods inspired the 1989 … more
Virginia woman does 53 acts of kindness for 53rd birthday
The pandemic didn't allow Debra Ferrell to gather with her whole family for her birthday. So instead, she celebrated the day by giving back — with 53 gifts from her heart. Ferrell went on … more
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Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
SOMERS POINT, N.J. (AP) — Joseph Johnson was going about his life, getting ready for the holidays at the Jersey Shore, when he started to feel ill and wound up in a hospital. It turned out he … more
A season of fear, not cheer, as virus changes Christmas
Montserrat Parello lost her husband eight years ago, and Christmas gatherings with children and grandchildren had helped her deal with her loneliness. But this year, the 83-year-old will be alone for … more
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Coffee and sweetness whipped to perfection for the holidays
Do you know that moment when something sweet hits your taste buds and a smile instantly spreads across your face? It’s almost magic to some. To others it’s just simply bliss. This holiday … more
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Celebrate the holidays with a delectable dessert
With so many traditions and ways to celebrate the holiday season, the options are nearly endless for families looking to spend special moments together. One of the tastiest and most enjoyable … more
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Sumter County Genealogical Society to host special meeting on Monday
The Sumter County Genealogical Society will host its annual end-of-the-year meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the fellowship hall of Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Social distancing practices will apply, and all attendees are … more
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Virtual educational series through Santee-Lynches helps caregivers cope
Do you care for a parent or loved one? Do you care for a parent or loved one while maintaining a job outside of the home? Are you feeling burned out? Do you feel like you are at the end of your rope? If so, Santee-Lynches Regional Council of … more
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Need a Little Christmas? Find it in Sumter at Jingle with the Arts on Friday and Saturday
"We need a little Christmas," as sung by Angela Lansbury and others in the musical "Mame," might be the anthem for 2020. It's definitely the focus of the year's Jingle with the Arts, the annual celebration of all things Christmas by the Sumter Civic … more
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Sumter County Museum's Backcountry Christmas on Saturday, free entry to Jewish History Center
It's Christmastime in the backcountry, and there's plenty of room to enjoy the season. The Sumter County Museum is holding its annual Carolina Backcountry Christmas, a living history event, Saturday between 2 and 4 p.m. at 122 N. Washington St. … more
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No fatback, grits and collard queens: Boykin Christmas Parade canceled
Another area Christmas parade has been scratched from the list because of COVID-19. Jenny Chavis, a committee member with the Boykin Christmas Parade, spoke Tuesday and confirmed the cancellation. Given the virus and social distancing … more
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Sumter County Museum offers virtual talk with photographer Cecil Williams set for Dec. 10
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter County Museum is once again offering a virtual book talk that you don't want to miss. Acclaimed photographer Cecil J. Williams, well known for his documentation of events during the Civil Rights Movement in South … more
Old McCaskill Farm in Rembert hosting Christmas trunk show
Come hungry and ready to shop.The 11th-annual Country Christmas Trunk Show is set for this Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 5-6, at Old McCaskill Farm. Shop at the family farm for wool products, farm fresh … more
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Bruce, the last 'Jaws' shark, docks at Academy Museum
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Bruce, the fiberglass shark made from the "Jaws" mold, is ready for his close-up. The 1,208 pound, 25-foot-long, 45-year-old shark, famous for being difficult to work with on the set of Steven Spielberg's classic … more
Make new memories with these holiday recipes
For many families, spending special moments with loved ones feels more important than ever this year. Whether you're spending the holidays with family or inviting them for a virtual call from afar, you can enjoy the same dishes even without being at … more
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Council of Garden Clubs names November yards of the month
The tiny community of Wedgefield is a nice place to visit if you want to feel that "fall is in the air." At Wedgefield Presbyterian Church, pansies have been planted to replace waning summer flowers. Placed under the church's sign, the pansies add … more
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Remember to give thanks in stormy times
The week after Halloween, we noticed a Christmas tree lit up through a neighbor's window. Then we saw another. And another. I started counting the number of Christmas trees I saw. I quit when I reached a dozen. A dozen I figure is a trend. My … more
Santee-Lynches provides caregivers with self-care 6-week education series
For years, the Santee-Lynches Area Agency on Aging has provided an educational series designed to help caregivers not only care for their loved ones, but also for themselves. With the busy holiday season getting closer and the coronavirus … more
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