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Eat, drink, laugh and be inspired by local events
Today marks the last of the Church of the Holy Comforter's Lenten Lunches. At noon, the church will serve a soup-and-salad lunch in the Parish Hall, then at 12:30 p.m., the Rev. Shay Gaillard of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Charleston will … more
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Paving the Way
Firefighters often refer to themselves as a brotherhood, but for many years, Clarendon and Sumter County fire departments have welcomed women into their ranks. During this Women's History Month, the six full-time female firefighters gathered for a … more
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Monitoring your kids on Facebook? That's so 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) — After Friendster came MySpace. By the time Facebook dominated social media, parents had joined the party, too. But the online scene has changed - dramatically, as it turns out - and these days even if you're friends with your own … more
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'All We Want to Do Is Dance'
It may be the most fun her dancers have all year, Andrea Freed-Levenson says of the Sumter Civic Dance Company's spring concert. "It's just so much fun," she said. "We do just about every style of dance you can think of in this concert, even … more
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Fairy Tales redux at SLT
What really happened once the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears ended? Did they all live happily ever after? Did Goldilocks become a juvenile delinquent headed for a life of crime? The Sumter Little Theatre Youth Theatre actors examine … more
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Colorful history of Singleton family topic at meeting
One of the first pioneer families to settle in Sumter County will be the subject for Monday's meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. Local historian Charles Broadwell will share the results of his extensive research into the Singletons … more
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SEARCHING for answers
Laurine Garrity had never heard of multiple system atrophy (MSA) before her husband Tom was diagnosed with the disease in January 2012. The rare neurological disorder took his life on Nov. 23. Still mourning his loss, Laurine wants to spread … more
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Sumter Collects II
The Sumter County Gallery of Art celebrated the 10th anniversary of its move to state-of-the-art facilities in the Sumter County Cultural Center with a reprise of sorts of its first exhibition, Sumter Collects. Like its predecessor, Sumter Collects … more
Sumter social workers sponsor 25th annual conference
The Sumter Area Social Workers 25th Annual Conference will address a variety of current social issues and offer treatment and intervention strategies for social workers, case managers and anyone who works with those who have special needs. The … more
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Daylight saving time a good reason to be more active
Just about everybody looks forward to Daylight Saving Time (DST) near the start of spring, when clocks are set forward one hour so that evenings have more daylight. This year in the United States, DST begins on March 10 and ends on Nov. 3 - that's … more
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Every quilt tells a story
Interest in the traditional art of making quilts has been growing for many years, and the Swan Lake Quilt Guild Extravaganza, the group's fourth, will demonstrate the reasons on March 16 and 17. Guild members will exhibit their work from the past … more
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Club digest: Sunday, March 3, 2013
SUMTER DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB Winners for January were: Jan. 2: 1st - Lila Cobb and Larry Baum 2nd - Gary Harbath and Denis Harbath Jan. 9: 1st - Winnie Field and John Mills 2nd - Lila Cobb and Richard Hinkle Jan. 16: 1st - Kenneth … more
Early blooming mystery plant's a treat on field trips
Here's an easy one. It's easy because it is very common, and very distinctive. This is a shrubby species, usually a multi-trunked woody plant, with smooth gray bark, often getting to be a tall shrub, or even a small tree. It is found nearly … more
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Lions ready to serve up oysters, shrimp, barbecue
The Sumter Lions Club continues its half-century tradition of hosting a lowcountry oyster roast to celebrate the end of winter and raise funds to assist Sumter's visually impaired citizens. Over the years, the event has added shrimp and barbecue to … more
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Chili Masters compete for title
For its fourth annual Chili Cook-off and Beer Tasting, the Young Professionals of Sumter have some new chili masters, new craft beers and a new location. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the University of South Carolina Sumter … more
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FDA halts Amgen study after teen patient death
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators have halted Amgen's studies of its thyroid drug Sensipar after the death of a 14-year-old patient in a company trial. The Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday it is still gathering information … more
Women's Honor Roll adds 3
Sumter Volunteers Inc. announces the 2013 class of the Women's Honor Roll of Sumter County. In celebration of National Women's History Month, the organization will add Sumterites Martha Dabbs Greenway, Emily Bolger Mason and Lillie B. Moore Nelson … more
Sumter collects II: Work from local art lovers to fill gallery
Sumter Collects, a 2003 exhibition of art from the collections of Sumter residents, opened the Sumter County Gallery of Art in its present location in the Sumter County Cultural Center, and more works from local collectors will celebrate its 10th … more
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Columbia Classical Ballet presents 'Swan Lake'
COLUMBIA - Last season the Columbia Classical Ballet Company mounted the first full staging of Swan Lake that had graced Columbia stages in two decades. The production was a critical and commercial hit, breaking attendance records for the company. … more
Viva Las Vegas! Arts showcase set to dazzle
Bright lights and big city entertainment come to the Patriot Hall stage Saturday and Sunday with the 16th Annual Sumter Arts Showcase. Last February Directors Seth and Jennifer Reimer and the Rising Stars of Miss Libby's School of Dance took "A Bite … more
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