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A new nonprofit in Sumter, Gift of Love Ministry, received a donation from Millwood Elementary's Recipe and Cookbook Club. The students presented Tee Roberts, the creator of the ministry, with the …
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2/21/22 11:16 AM
On the eve of her 16th birthday, Kiara Croskey put up another spectacular performance to send the Sumter girls basketball team into the 5A quarterfinals with a 64-46 win over Wando.Croskey scored 23 …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/20/22 03:20 PM
The Sumter girls basketball team defeated Wando in the second round of 5A playoffs on Saturday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Tim Leible.
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TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM |
2/20/22 02:58 PM
1. SCHSL PLAYOFFS CONTINUEThe South Carolina High School League will continue its playoffs this week, but it’s still to be determined who will play. Teams that win on Friday, which include the …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS |
2/20/22 12:52 PM
The Laurence Manning and Thomas Sumter girls basketball teams lost their first-round matchups on Friday, ending their runs in the SCISA playoffs.The Lady Swampcats opened the 3A postseason against …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/19/22 02:20 PM
Defense was the name of the game when Sumter hosted Summerville in the second round of the SCHSL 5A playoffs on Friday.Pressure from both sides led the two squads to combine for half of their point …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/19/22 12:41 PM
Sumter held on for a 39-36 win over Summerville in the second round of the 5A playoffs on Friday. Here's a look at the action courtesy of Item sports contributor Nich Pitts.
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NICH PITTS / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM |
2/19/22 09:18 AM
The SCISA playoffs are underway as five local schools begin their quest for a state title. The girls games begin today, while the boys tip off on Saturday.
Two local girls teams earned a spot in the playoffs, as Thomas Sumter is a No. 4 seed in …
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2/18/22 06:00 AM
U.S. Army Central held an observance of Black History Month inside Patton Hall on Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Speakers discussed the legacy of black soldiers in our military and …
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2/17/22 09:44 PM
Sumter High girls basketball head coach Jeff Schaffer has been waiting for the day sophomore star Kiara Croskey flips the switch and takes over basketball games. On Wednesday, he got that and so much …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/17/22 04:00 PM
The Sumter basketball teams dominated the first round of the playoffs against Chapin. The girls set a school record in a 109-19 win, while the boys rolled to a 70-35 victory. Here's a look at the …
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TIM LEIBLE / THE SUMTER ITEM |
2/17/22 02:53 PM
Brubaker's Café & Bakery has been serving up barista favorites as well as lunch and bakery items for a little while now, but they tried something different last week.
They flexed …
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2/15/22 09:52 PM
The South Carolina Independent School Association is undergoing a major shift next year.For the first time ever, SCISA is expanding to four classes. That will go into effect in 2022 and run through …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/15/22 01:40 PM
The Sumter High boys and girls basketball teams will have a special start to their playoffs this week.
Rather than the typical staggered start that would see the boys play on Wednesday with the girls to follow on Thursday, the Gamecocks will play …
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1. SCHSL PLAYOFFS KICK OFFThe basketball playoffs are finally here. The South Carolina High School League will open the playoffs on Wednesday for the 5A and 3A boys, as well as the 2A and 1A girls. …
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2/14/22 12:11 PM
Lemira Elementary was the first of several schools in the area to participate in some hands-on horticulture education. Fourth graders assisted John Thomasson, representing Pilgrim's Corporation, …
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2/10/22 08:55 PM
After back-to-back losses to Carvers Bay, Scott’s Branch dropped out of the No. 1 spot in Class A rankings by the South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association for the first time this season. …
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2/10/22 03:59 PM
The Lakewood basketball teams played host to Manning for the first of two meetings this week on Tuesday. The girls game came down to the final shot, as late free throws gave the Lady Monarchs a 45-43 …
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2/9/22 07:19 PM
The Sumter boys basketball team made the trip to Conway with one goal: win the region.The Gamecocks had already beaten Conway on their home court but needed one more win in their season finale to …
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By TIM LEIBLE
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2/9/22 06:01 PM
On Monday night, American Legion Post 15 held its Annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony. Five individuals within the Sumter community were recognized for their commitment and dedication to service and …
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2/9/22 10:46 AM