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'Lazybones, sleepin' in the sun'? These shortcuts are for you
You admire the beautiful vegetable and flower gardens in your friends' yards and envy their industriousness. You'd love to have beautiful blossoms and healthy vegetables growing in your own yard, but you dislike gardening and, frankly, you just … more
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Top honors for Sumter students at S.C. Piano Festival
Seven young pianists received high ratings in the South Carolina Piano Festival Association's auditions on March 14. The auditions were held at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. Those winning the top rating of One Plus … more
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Will evil triumph? SLT takes us to frozen Narnia
C.S. Lewis' "The Chronicles of Narnia" books are fantasy novels for children and young adults, beloved by adults as well. "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is the second in a series of seven books with biblical themes. They have sold more than … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, March 23, 2014
Sumter Duplicate Bridge Club Bridge winners for February: Feb. 5: 1st - Lila Cobb and Sue Pitts 2nd - TIE – Denis Harbath and Gary Harbath Hon Keith and Stan Kohli Feb.19: 1st - Hon Keith and Lila Cobb 2nd – TIE – Stan Kohli … more
'Songs from the Harp' concert benefits healing music program
It's not just angels who play harps, although you might hear the argument that members of the Sounds of Grace are all angels. Consider the way harpist Kipper Ackerman, founder of the nonprofit group, and some of her students share their talent, and … more
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'Jersey Boys' at the Koger for 7 performances
Tickets are on sale for six performances of the multiple award-winning musical "Jersey Boys" at Columbia's Koger Center for the Arts. The Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning show tells the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons … more
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City cultural manager sets goals
Seth Reimer wants to make the Sumter Opera House a more integral part of the community, as well as a destination for people around the state - and even out of state - looking for good entertainment. As the cultural manager for the city since August, … more
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City cultural manager sets goals'Opera Housecan be busiest venue in town'
Seth Reimer, cultural manager for the city of Sumter, inspects the Sumter Opera House stage on the eve of the Leon Russell concert. more
What's up with concert?
It's an early spring concert Sunday for the Sumter Community Concert Band, and their first since the Christmas concert at Grace Baptist Church. Sunday's concert will be presented at 4 p.m. at Patriot Hall. Band spokesman Rick Mitchum said the … more
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Get a deal on plants, keep Sumter Green
Sumter Green members and volunteers will set up shop at the corner of West Liberty and Bland streets from 8 a.m. until noon March 29 for their annual plant sale. The Sumter Green Truckload Sale, a fundraiser for the nonprofit, will offer scores of … more
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Unsung heroes: Social worker of year a strong advocate for profession
Sumter native Carla Damron thinks many people are not aware of the importance of the jobs social workers do throughout the state. As executive director of the National Association of Social Workers-South Carolina Chapter, she sees every day the … more
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Spring's bringing entertainment, outdoor events to town
Spring, or almost spring, brings folks out around town for various events. Even if it's just for a stroll around the neighborhood before the pollen count reaches infinity, it's good to get out and see the sun and green popping out all over. Seth … more
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Focus on Sumter artist
The late Minnie DesChamps - artist, angler, hunter and farmer - will be the topic for the March meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. Guest speaker Karen Watson, executive director of the Sumter County Gallery of Art, will address not … more
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Read Across America
Here's an anniversary worth remembering - the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, who has likely done more to get young kids to read than any other author. He was born March 2, 1904, but his work is still so popular with … more
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Music ‘that makes you feel good’
Nashville singer Tiffany Johnson comes to the Sumter Opera House Saturday to perform before a hometown crowd. The Paxville native and Manning High School graduate and her band, Soul Confidant, will take the stage at 7 p.m. for three hours of … more
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Holy Comforter to present 5 Lenten Luncheons
Each year during the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday and is a 40-day period during which Christians prepare for Easter, the (Episcopal) Church of the Holy Comforter invites the public to attend a series of programs. Called Lenten … more
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Sumter County is on the Move!
Community members who live, work and spend time in Sumter County have been taking steps to improve their health for more than a year with Sumter County On The Move (SCOTM!), a flexible, group-based walking program. Beginning this month, everyone … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, March 2, 2014
Sumter's Home Chapter, NSDAR Sumter's Home Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) presented Good Citizen Awards to seven Sumter County high school students on Feb. 19. The Daughters celebrated the event at a reception held in honor … more
Women's History Month
Since 1993, Sumter Volunteers has held an annual ceremony to recognize local women who have made outstanding contributions to the history of Sumter County. Each year at the beginning of March, which is National Women's History Month, the … more
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Whatever your taste, this week's for you
If you've ever had any doubts about the quality of talent in the area, check out two upcoming events that will showcase visual and musical arts - a photography exhibition and the concert of sacred music outlined in the above story. Admission to both … more
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