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"As a coach, these are the good days. Everybody thinks it's all about wins and losses, and it is, you want to win ballgames, but to see young men have the chance to further their education and change their life, it's something we're really proud …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/31/22 06:00 AM
tim@theitem.com | 5/31/22 06:00 AM
Memorial Day Weekend is always considered the official start of summer, and it's also a perfect time to start the American Legion baseball season.Manning-Santee and Sumter got together at Riley Park …
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By EDDIE LITAKER
Sports Contributor | 5/28/22 06:58 PM
Sports Contributor | 5/28/22 06:58 PM
Sumter High School's Ahmari Samuel and Adam Pollard had to wait a little longer than they would've liked, but the duo is going to play college basketball.
After not getting the desired college attention during their season with the Gamecocks, …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/28/22 06:00 AM
tim@theitem.com | 5/28/22 06:00 AM
The 80th annual Iris Festival kicked off last night with "Taste of the Gardens" along with the crowning of the Iris King & Queen. Sumter's Iris King is Devin Ahmad Anderson from Lakewood High …
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5/27/22 02:11 PM
Four members of the Sumter High School softball team have been named Easton/NFCA All-American Scholar athletes.
The four Lady Gamecock athletes to receive the honor are freshman Hannah DuRant, sophomore Madison Long and juniors Samantha Kirkhart …
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STAFF REPORT |
5/27/22 06:00 AM
Two senior track and field athletes from Sumter High had the chance to continue their running careers on Thursday as Jakarriez Sanders and Nick Jefferson each made their next stop official.
Sanders is heading to Claflin to run for former Gamecock …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/27/22 06:00 AM
tim@theitem.com | 5/27/22 06:00 AM
Sumter County Emergency Medical Services held an open house last week to celebrate 25 years in service and show the community what goes on behind the scenes when they dial 911. They also used the …
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5/25/22 02:19 PM
The 8th annual Diamond Stackz Classic basketball tournament was held at Sumter High School this weekend. The tournament was started by friends and teammates of Erick R. White, who passed away in …
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5/24/22 10:44 AM
The South Carolina High School League held its state meets across the weekend and tri-county schools thrived.Sumter High’s Alicia Spann defended her 5A state title in the discus, while Delaney …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
5/23/22 04:36 PM
Joseph DiPaolo was named CEO of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in October of 2021. We sat down with him for Sumter Today to discuss his move to S.C. and the behind-the-scenes challenges that come with …
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5/21/22 01:47 AM
Sumter High School didn’t have to go too far to find its next head baseball coach. After five seasons as head coach at East Clarendon Will McMillan will make the drive over from Turbeville to …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/20/22 10:52 AM
tim@theitem.com | 5/20/22 10:52 AM
USC Sumter head coach Tim Medlin is no stranger to deep playoff runs.
Medlin led the Fire Ants to the Junior College World Series in 2015 and brought them back to the district tournament in 2018. When the Fire Ants earned a spot in the East …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/20/22 06:00 AM
tim@theitem.com | 5/20/22 06:00 AM
Sumter Original Brewery was packed to the brim last night to recognize the winners of our annual Best of Sumter contest. Thank you to all the presenting sponsors for a great night, and thank you to …
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5/19/22 01:24 AM
The South Carolina High School League held its upper and lower state track and field championships this weekend, sending a ton of local talent to the state championships this week.
Sumter High was at the 5A lower state meet at Wando and will now …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
5/17/22 06:00 AM
Sumter School District now has more athletic director vacancies than it has athletic directors.Crestwood AD Dwayne Edwards announced his retirement and Sumter High’s Curtis Johnson has stepped …
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By TIM LEIBLE
tim@theitem.com | 5/16/22 03:23 PM
tim@theitem.com | 5/16/22 03:23 PM
1. LMA PLAYS FOR 3A BASEBALL TITLEThe Laurence Manning baseball team earned a spot in the SCISA 3A state championship series. They will face Ben Lippen in a best-of-3 series for the state title. The …
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5/13/22 07:36 PM
The Sumter golf team took part in the 5A Lower State Golf Tournament on Monday in Loris. The Gamecocks finished in 11th place, falling short of state qualification.
Hayden Ardis had an excellent showing but wound up one stroke shy of an …
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5/12/22 06:00 AM
The Sumter High track and field team shined at the Region VI-5A meet last week, sending a total of 14 individuals and four relay teams to Saturday's lower state championships.
Both the boys and girls finished second in the region as a team. They …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
5/12/22 06:00 AM
This week on The Grind, Presented by Bank of Clarendon, we highlight a pair of sisters from Clarendon Hall, McKenley and Mandy Wells. Many young athletes grow up idolizing their older siblings, but …
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5/11/22 06:16 PM
The USC Sumter baseball team is headed to Maryland.After a second-place finish in the Region 10 Tournament, the Fire Ants earned a spot in the East District Tournament and took another step toward …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
5/11/22 03:20 PM
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