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Guardian ad Litem volunteers needed in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon
The need for volunteers advocating for abused or neglected children is at an all-time high, and tri-county residents are encouraged to join a free online training program to become an advocate. On Nov. 7, The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem … more
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Nonprofit CareSouth Carolina opens food pantry in Lee County
Lee County residents in need of food assistance will have a new resource in the heart of the county. On Wednesday, CareSouth Carolina celebrated with a ribbon cutting for the organization's first food pantry at a former medical office. Located … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lee County, rabid cat confirmed in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Wednesday that a cat found near Line Street and Summerland in Batesburg-Leesville has tested positive for rabies. One … more
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All military personnel, families invited to complimentary lunch at Lee County Veterans Museum on Nov. 11
For the second year in a row, all active, inactive and retired military personnel and families are invited to celebrate Veterans Day with the Lee County Veterans Museum. In 2021, Tia Baldwin with the Veterans Affairs Office transferred from the … more
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'Time is of the essence': Sumter investigators, families reflect on anniversaries of 2 missing persons
Ceymenon Hilton was 10 years old the last time he saw his mother. On Aug. 29, 2013, she dropped him off at the bus stop on South Sumter Street like it was any other school day, but life changed for the now 19-year-old in that moment. This past … more
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Ian might be 1st hurricane to make landfall in state since Matthew 6 years ago; Sumter, Lee, Clarendon prep for strong winds and heavy rain
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during and after inclement weather is critical to the … more
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Ian downgraded, expected to weaken to tropical storm; Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties still in pathway
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service online at www.theitem.com. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during and after inclement … more
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7 people in Sumter and Lee counties arrested in connection to largest S.C. dogfighting ring
COLUMBIA - Five people in Sumter County and two individuals in Lee County were arrested during the past weekend in connection to the largest dogfighting operation in South Carolina history. Fourteen individuals in Kershaw, Richland, Darlington, … more
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$42 million in infrastructure money for Lee schools means new school, possible consolidation
On Wednesday, Lee County School District welcomed the South Carolina superintendent of education to present millions of dollars in funding for a new school to be built for students. Molly Spearman presented the school district with a check for … more
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Ruth Josey Bell Performing Arts Series to feature soul, Caribbean, funk music at Bishopville Opera House
The Lee County Arts Council announced its lineup for the 2022-23 Ruth Josey Bell Performing Arts Series. Bell, a native of Lee County, was "instrumental in starting the concert series," according to Zack Medlin, chairman of the Lee County Arts … more
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Lee State Park grows by more than 350 acres
Lee County's one and only state park just grew in size thanks to a land donation by multiple local and state agencies. The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Congaree Land Trust hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday to … more
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Child sparks idea for National Son and Daughters Day; mothers in Sumter, Clarendon honor their children
Nearly 86 years ago, a little boy gave the idea of National Son and Daughter Day to a man from Missouri, and it spread like wildfire. According to www.calendarr.com, National Son and Daughter Day can be traced to 1936 when J. Henry Dusenberry … more
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Back-to-School Bash to start Lee County students off right
While students start heading back to school, many places are giving out free school supplies to help them start the school year off right. Lee County Wide is holding its Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Chappell Park, 397 … more
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Nominations open for The Sumter Item's 2022 Top 20 Under 40 contest
Nominations are now open for The Sumter Item's annual Top 20 Young Professionals Under 40 contest. The 2022 contest and associated winners celebration event is a partnership between The Item, Young Professionals of Sumter and the Greater Sumter … more
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Homicides in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee in single digits midyear; majority are firearm related
Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties' law enforcement agencies reported single-digit numbers of homicides for the first half of 2022. However, while the numbers may be low, the majority of the killings were firearm related. In the most recent … more
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Organizers pleased with 1st Lizard Man Stomp in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE - Some would say it was 34 years in the making, but the inaugural Lizard Man Stomp on Saturday had a turnout that was better than expected, according to festival organizers. Between 500 and 700 people attended "The Stomp," as some … more
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Inaugural Lizard Man Stomp is Saturday in Bishopville
As some have said, Scotland may have the Loch Ness Monster and the Pacific northwest has the Sasquatch, but Bishopville and Lee County have The Lizard Man. In an effort to preserve the legend of The Lizard Man, promote what is available to see in … more
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Lee County treasurer loses nomination to challenger Dixon
Shirley Dixon defeated incumbent Lee County Treasurer Lisa Baker in the Democratic primary election Tuesday night. Uncertified results released by the South Carolina Election Commission reported that Dixon won 53.4% of the vote compared to 46.6% … more
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Nutrition program for seniors underway in Sumter, Lee counties
STAFF REPORT The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, which is administered by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, is a seasonal grant program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture with a goal of supplementing the diets of … more
Bishopville hosting COVID-19 vaccine event on Saturday
Those interested in getting a COVID-19 vaccine can do so on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bishopville. The clinic will be held at 509 N. Main St., and attendees 5-11 can receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Attendees 12 … more
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