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'Not to be published' Diana photo sells for $18K
AMHERST, N.H. (AP) — A photo marked "not to be published" that shows a teenage Diana Spencer before she became Princess of Wales has been sold by a New Hampshire auction house for more than $18,000. The photograph shows a group of friends … more
Rhythm in Blue coming to Sumter with jazz, blues, funk and pop
Some of the most enjoyable and most professional music you'll hear in Sumter is played by the many military bands that perform here each year - thanks to the board of the Sumter Shaw Community Concert Association. Their concerts are also free. All … more
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Library schedules 2013 local author fair
The Sumter County Library will bring back its popular Local Author Fair on Saturday. From 3 to 5 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room of the Main Library, local authors will be on hand to discuss and sign their works. Some will also have their books for … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013
Palmetto Singles Dance Club The club donated non-perishable food items to Christian Charities for distribution to needy families over the holidays. Palmetto Singles meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month at the VFW on Gion … more
'Vanishing Worlds' on exhibit
'The Unpainted South - Carolina's Vanishing World," a photography and poetry exhibition by Selden "Bud" Hill and William P. Baldwin opens Monday, Jan. 28, in Gallery 135-Patriot Hall. Based on the book of the same name, the exhibition is presented … more
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America pedaling toward more bike-friendly digs
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In 21st century America, a 19th century invention — the bicycle — is figuring more and more in the calculations of apartment hunters and others looking for suitable digs. Bike commuting is on the rise in many cities, … more
Cure for bad pet breath could be a toothbrush away
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dogs and cats can't brush, spit, gargle or floss on their own. So owners who want to avoid bad pet breath will need to lend a hand. "Brushing is the gold standard for good oral hygiene at home. It is very effective, but some … more
Get involved in theater; deadline for photo contest today
Rehearsals are under way for the Sumter Little Theatre comedy, "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change," which will be presented Feb. 7-10 and 14-17. Michael Duffy and Carmela Bryan, the co-directors, describe "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change … more
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Why do stories matter? Anthology addresses writing about illness
Following his own nearly fatal triple bypass surgery, English professor James Borton coupled his experience with illness, treatment and recovery with his chosen teaching field. He asked himself, and challenged his students with, the questions "Why … more
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Golden Globe Fashion
What were they wearing? The list goes on and on. more
Tips can help banish Seasonal Affective Disorder
SPM Wire - Got a case of the blahs? Winter may be at fault, when Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression, is most common. But don't spend the season sad. Try these techniques to boost your mood. The best part? They work any … more
Sumter artists featured in shows
The Sumter County Gallery of Art opens its New Year Wednesday with three special exhibitions: The 35th annual South Carolina Watermedia Society Traveling Exhibition, the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show and Claude Buckley: Currency. The South … more
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Sumter artists featured in shows
Ask a Designer: Create an organization hub at home
Getting a family organized requires more than a few well-chosen New Year's resolutions. Increasingly, homeowners are carving out a physical space — anything from a single kitchen cabinet to an entire spare room — that can function as a family … more
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Woodworkers praise the many faces of plywood
The home-improvement and design shows make it look easy: Take a simple sheet of inexpensive plywood and presto! In a few minutes, you've got a table, a cabinet or a lounge chair. It's not that fast or dirt-cheap, but it can be that easy, … more
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Drinking on a diet? Those calories can add up fast
The first rule of drinking on a diet is: Don't. Surely you've heard that Americans get way too many calories — and nutritionally empty calories at that — from alcohol. But the second rule of drinking on a diet is that since you probably will … more
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Sumter native contributes expertise to business book
Sumter native Harrison Wilder is one of a select group of the world's leading experts from a variety of industries who have contributed essays for the book "More.Better.: The World's Leading Experts Reveal How to Get More Out of Business and Life … more
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Sharpen your mind, body at Shepherd's Center
It's a new year and time for some introspection and possibly resolutions to get 2013 started out right. That's how the folks at the Shepherd's Center of Sumter are thinking as they get ready to begin another session of Adventures in Learning. The … more
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Dig that old clarinet out of your closet and join the community band
If you played in a high school, college or community band and would like to have the experience again, the Sumter Community Concert Band is looking for you. And while they need people who play all instruments, the members are hoping to add several … more
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Simpsonville woman makes chocolate in her home
SIMPSONVILLE - For Makesha Duncan, chocolate is so much more than a candy bar. It's about good health and fair trade. It's an art, a passion, a growing business and something that's rich in taste, value as well as antioxidants. She and her … more
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