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Is Sumter pedestrian friendly?
Sumter County Active Lifestyles director Annette Cook is proud of the accomplishments the organization has made in the first five years of its existence. She can point to the achievements of SCAL's individual committees, all of which are aimed at … more
10th Women’s Network conference set for Feb. 13
The 10th Annual Women’s Issues Conference, sponsored by the Sumter Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (CADA), will be held on Friday, Feb. 13, at Central Carolina Technical College. Keynote speaker will be columnist, award-winning author and … more
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The Sumter's Home Chapter, National Society DAR The chapter met Jan. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church of Sumter at 3 p.m. Chapter Regent Wanda (Mrs. Thomas W.) Casker presided over the meeting, which featured guest speaker Fritz Hamer, curator … more
love from 208
From time to time, I get some inquiries about bricks and stones that have been used in construction of homes and buildings in Sumter. Sometimes, I can make a pretty good guess on the time frame that the house or building was built by looking at the … more
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AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA Women's Closed Discussion Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. AA Monday-Friday at noon and 5:30; Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren St. AA Monday, … more
Around Town 02/04
The Sumter County Republican Party will hold a barbecue fundraiser at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Tony Ashey Bingo Building, corner of Loring Mill Road and Broad Street. Candidates will speak 6-8 p.m. For information, call Carolyn Castleberry at … more
Marilyn happy in new Berlin exhibit
BERLIN – A new exhibit of Marilyn Monroe photos, many previously unpublished, show the actress in some of her happiest, most off-guard moments – cuddling with playwright Arthur Miller, shopping in New York City, splashing at the beach. Shot … more
'Champagne Dreams...' latest for local author
She's told a tale "From My Front Porch," given her adult readers "150 Reasons Why I Can't Serve on Jury Duty" and offered a series called "The Oak Trees That Talk" to young readers. Now, just in time for Valentine's Day, Minnie Dix will be signing … more
Limit sugary snacks to protect children's teeth
Q. My son frequently has sugary snacks and sodas. What can we do to help protect his teeth? A. The simple answer is to cut out the sugary snacks and sodas. But, since that may be hard to do, the most important thing is to reduce the frequency and … more
He's inventive
Columbus, Ohio, a thriving metropolitan area with a population of 1.6 million in seven counties, is a launching pad for corporations and inventions known worldwide. The city is home to several internationally recognized research institutions, … more
Just for women
The Sumter Women’s Issues Network will present its 10th annual conference for women on Friday, Feb. 13, at Central Carolina Technical College. Pat Colclough, Women’s Issues Coordinator for the Sumter Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, … more
In-law relations trouble reader
Dear Alison, I have a mother-in-law who is passive-aggressive. Many incidents have arisen over the last few years that have been very upsetting. When I confronted her, she denied everything and told me I totally misunderstood her. Instead of … more
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The City of Sumter will be performing fire hydrant flow tests on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Eastern Sumter County Water System. Also on North Pike West and Porter Street. Residents in these areas and surrounding areas should be on the alert for "red … more
Oil painter "Griff" to address guild
Artist George Griffin, better known as "Griff," will be the featured speaker at the February meeting of the Sumter Artists' Guild. He will include in his program information regarding his current work, interesting watercolor techniques and … more
Taxidermist is one of few South Carolina women in field
INDIAN LAND – When people walk into Trail's End Taxidermy for the first time, they often are caught off guard. Not by mounted deer heads whose eyes seem to follow their every move as they walk across the shop. Nor is it the colorful bass and … more
Film opens revealing window into black life, attitudes
LOS ANGELES – Ask scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. about the problems facing black Americans and how to fix them and the words pour out. He talks about personal responsibility, government obligation and how successful blacks must reach out to … more
Romantic masterpiece
The Lee County Arts Council's concert season continues Feb. 12 with a performance by OPERA at USC. The University of South Carolina music department company offers excerpts from their production of "La Boheme" as an early Valentine's Day treat for … more
An early spring?
It's Groundhog Day, the day when cold Americans depend on the most famous of all the groundhogs, Punxsutawney Phil, to predict an early end to winter. South Carolinians are particularly interested, given the weather of the last week. The … more
Toy story
For the past 15 years, Dr. J.T. Myers, a professor of anthropology at the University of South Carolina Sumter, has found the time almost every day to relive one of his favorite memories of childhood. “I’m 64 now,” he said. “When I was a … more
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lee Thompson Young, Lisa Marie Presley, Pauly Shore, Brandon Lee Happy Birthday: You've got the spirit and can make things happen this year. You will impress others with your strength, courage and desire to make a … more
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