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H.L. Hunley topic at Genealogical Society meeting
The Sumter County Genealogical Society will return to Swan Lake Presbyterian Church on Monday for a program on the H.L. Hunley. The 7:30 p.m. meeting in the church's fellowship hall will feature a program by Camden native Stoney Hilton. The … more
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Shower Shaw with Cookies: Sumter shows gratitude for military personnel
For the 28th year, Sumter Volunteers Inc. will sponsor its Shower Shaw with Cookies project. Executive Director Jo Anne Morris said homemade cookies are a traditional Christmas treat for many, and the Sumter community has responded to the annual … more
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Kieslich of Sumter receives the Mildred Henry Davenport Award for work as Pilot
Dr Anita F. Kieslich received the Mildred Henry Davenport Award at the 84th South Carolina Pilot District Convention in Columbia on Oct. 17 for her dedication and work with the Evening Pilot Club of Sumter and Sumter … more
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Paintings of Craig Crawford contemplate relationship between landscape, emotion; See exhibit at Sumter Gallery of Art
Once again Sumter County Gallery of Art offers visitors an opportunity to stretch their concepts of artistic appreciation. As one of a trio of exhibitions, Craig Crawford's "In the Wake" contemplates the complex relationship between landscape and … more
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2020 Sumter Keepsake ornament honors community resiliency
You know Christmas is around the corner when the 2020 Sumter Keepsake ornament goes on sale.We have all said we would like to forget 2020, but this ornament reminds us there are reasons to remember. Presented by Sumter Volunteers, ornament No. 27 … more
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Sumter dancers are 'Working Through It'; contemporary dance focus of Thursday concert
The title of Thursday's contemporary dance concert sums up the past few months for the Sumter Civic Dance Company. Never before have the dancers had to deal with a pandemic, but that hasn't diminished their enthusiasm, said Executive Director Andrea … more
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Sumter author Ken Bell's work submitted for Edgar Award
Local author Kendall "Ken" Bell's nonfiction "Triple Tragedy in Alcolu" has been submitted for consideration for an Edgar Award. Submitted by Bella Rosa Books, the book, Bell's latest, recounts the events of the 1944 murder trial and execution of … more
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Sumter Gallery of Art presents 3 exhibitions; artists work in 3 different mediums
The Sumter County Gallery of Art will close out 2020 with three discrete, but interrelated, exhibitions, opening Thursday. Curator Cole Miller and Executive Director Karen Watson said they are "tapping into the multi-faceted, complex relationship … more
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Aging is a total-body process
You may have heard that 60 is the new 40, or maybe you know someone who has aged really well. Fit or active individuals tend to appear much younger than their chronological age, and cosmetic surgery can certainly change one's appearance, but … more
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White family genealogy topic at Monday meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society
Daughters of the American Revolution genealogist Linda Rogers Weiss will be the guest speaker at Monday's meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. The 7:30 p.m. meeting will be held in McKenzie Hall at the Sumter County Museum. Weiss, … more
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Sumter's Temple Sinai Jewish History Center sponsors Zoom event with 'Book of Lost Names' author
SUBMITTED Sumter County Museum invites readers to a virtual book chat and question-and-answer session, sponsored by Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, with Kristin Harmel, author of the No. 1 New … more
Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter announces October's Yards of the Month
The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter recognizes October's Yards of the Month. The business Yard of the Month is Wilson Hall School, left. At the corner of Wilson Hall Road and Wise Drive, PTO members have designed a bright and cheerful display of … more
Tomatoes, turnips rule in big year for veggie gardening
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - In the year of the new coronavirus, when new gardeners came out in droves to try growing their own vegetables, tomatoes were still king. And in a twist, the respect-seeking turnip actually turned some heads. Seed … more
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Don't miss this week's Storytime with Harvin Clarendon Library
MANNING - Children around the world share one thing, a heart, and that's the focus of this week's Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 via Facebook live from the Harvin Clarendon County Library. "We All Sing with the Same Voice," "Edwina the Emu," "If … more
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Sumter County Museum offers free event Saturday; 'Walk Through Homestead' features fun, educational events
The Sumter County Museum will present a fun alternative to its usual Carolina Backcountry Harvest celebration on Saturday. A Pirate Day was held on the museum grounds during the summer, and the Sumter County Genealogical Society held a ribbon … more
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Sumter museum will offer Catawba pottery workshop
Sumter County Museum continues its series of workshops on Saturday with a hands-on class for young people on Catawba pottery. Education Manager Amanda Cox will teach the 1-to-4 p.m. class to students ages 8 to 17. Museum Director Annie Rivers said … more
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Sumter's family history on display at Genealogical Society
A nonprofit that works to research and promote Sumter's history through its families wants visitors. The Sumter County Genealogical Society held an open house recently to highlight what they offer and what they have done since forming in the … more
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ArtFields calls for Southern artists Lake City to host 9th annual exhibition
ArtFields invites both emerging and established artists from 12 southeastern states to enter the ninth exhibition and competition that turns Lake City into a town-wide gallery for nine days in the spring. Accepted artists will have their work … more
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Sumter Art in the Park to be held online Saturday
When life as we knew it was canceled in March as COVID-19 spread to pandemic levels, an annual outdoor art and vendor festival in Sumter's historic downtown district was among the social gatherings lost. Some events nixed their 2020 event from … more
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Sumter County Genealogical society resumes meetings; Family History Center topic for Monday
The Sumter County Genealogical Society will resume its monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, with a presentation by Charlie D. Walton. The meeting will be held in McKenzie Hall at the Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St., to allow … more
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