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When I finished The Citadel in December 1948, Strom Thurmond was governor of South Carolina. He was married to Jean Crouch, and she was just ahead of my time in college. I believe she was 21 and he was 42. The Thurmonds came to the opening football … more
Nellie Welch and Mary Johnson likely would never have met except for very rare circumstances — an obscure illness that affects them both. “I hadn’t heard of it until I got it,” Johnson said, as Welch nodded. “It’s just one of … more
Eight years after his graduation from the University of South Carolina Sumter, Richard Krish was back leaving his mark on the campus once again. Of course, this time Krish's mark will be more concrete and one that will be seen by generations of … more
DURHAM, N.C. — Pauline Ruth Peek and Ashton Thomas Griffin IV were united in marriage at noon Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Duke University Chapel. The bride is the daughter of the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Joe Peek of Sumter, and the granddaughter of … more
COLUMBIA — Rosemary Faie Sharples and David Mark Putnam were united in marriage at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2004, on the Saluda River. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brian Sharples of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and the … more
MOUNT PLEASANT — Amanda Suzanne King and William Bell Davis Jr. were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Royce King Jr. of Pawleys … more
For 51 years, Bill Pinkney made a career singing rhythm and blues and beach music. For the past five years, his personal appearances have given him the opportunity to sing what he calls "old spiritual." Pinkney said his musical foundation was … more
Victoria Cromwell Hodge and Talmadge Carl Riddick were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004, at Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Cromwell of Sumter, and the granddaughter of the … more
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Joseph Charpentier and Mr. and Mrs. John Otis Barwick announce the engagement of their daughter, Amber Lorraine Charpentier, to Mark Anthony Prickelmyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lee Prickelmyer, all of Sumter. The … more
From now until Nov. 3, the screens on our televisions will get worn out with political ads. By the time the big day gets here, our own minds might be worn out hearing some of the same ads over and over. Signs are already everywhere we go. And you … more
Catherine Dawns says she's always "... been fascinated with the diverse multi-cultural and value systems of the world." For the past two summers, she's explored those systems, first on a mission trip to Kenya in 2003, then this past summer in South … more
Katie Damron says a musical revue is harder to produce than a straight play, but the payoff for all the work on "Rodgers and Hammerstein's A Grand Night for Singing" will be well worth the weeks of preparation and the long nights of rehearsal. "It's … more
“The refrigerator door is rarely the most effective organizer,” says Deniece Schofield in her book “Confessions of an Organized Homemaker.” Schofield, one of the top organization experts in her field, reveals “the secrets of uncluttering … more
KINGSTREE — Catherine Kessler Pendarvis and William Shane White were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at Second Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Barbara Broadway Pendarvis of Sumter and J.R. Pendarvis of North … more
65th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Christmas of Sumter celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 28, 2004, with a reception given in their honor by their children and grandchildren. The couple's four children and their … more
Jennifer Nichole West and Brian Edward DuBose were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at the Sumter County Museum. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Mullen of Sumter and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. West of Santee, … more
Erin Michelle Atkins and William Anthony Lawhon were united in marriage at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004, at Bethel Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lamar J. Atkins of Sumter, and the granddaughter of Mrs. … more
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mack of Elliott announce the engagement of their daughter, Caroline Mack of Elliott, to Anthriest Hill Jr. of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthriest Hill Sr. of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Helen Brown of … more
Almost ever since I can remember, we have taken great pride in outstanding people from Sumter. This is to include all that achieved success in politics, athletics, art and all endeavors of mankind. Local churches have always taken great pride and … more
Sumter’s entertainment scene should get a big-time jolt with news that singer/songwriter Edwin McCain and his band will be performing at Goocci’s Nite Life on Thursday, Sept. 9. McCain, a Greenville, S.C., native, is touring in support of his … more
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