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What if you could create the perfect woman? See 'My Fair Lady'
What if you could create the perfect woman? See 'My Fair Lady'
Pet residents of White House focus of book
DALLAS (AP) — President George H.W. Bush had a problem so important he sent a memo to White House staff asking them to take a pledge. His dog, Ranger, was packing on the pounds. "WE AGREE NOT TO FEED RANGER. WE WILL NOT GIVE HIM BISCUITS. WE … more
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Trumpeter swans making remarkable comeback
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - It was likely easier than ever to see a migrating trumpeter swan this year, as the big white birds continued a remarkable comeback from near extinction in the Lower 48 states and much of their Alaska habitat, a federal wildlife … more
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S.C. WWII vets profiled on SCETV
COLUMBIA - World War II veterans share their riveting war stories in the newest installment in the South Carolinians in World War II series, premiering at 9 p.m. Thursday on ETV. Amid the millions involved in WWII, approximately 184,000 were from … more
Jammin' on wheels: Sumter Fly Girls after roller derby title
The growing sport of roller derby comes to Sumter on Nov. 11, when four South Carolina teams meet on the flat track at the Sumter Civic Center. The home team is the Sumter Fly Girls, and they're hoping for a crowd of enthusiastic … more
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U.S. to get dog monument
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The act of Congress is in the books, the bills are paid, the sculptures are being cast, and one of the biggest parades in the world will start a glory tour and countdown to dedication. The first national monument to pay tribute … more
SCAL to offer free holiday cooking workshop
With the holiday season approaching quickly, we all know it's time to prepare our kitchens for entertaining. Often, we stress about holiday cooking because of all the delicious and sometimes unhealthy treats that we are surrounded by, especially … more
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'Weird' Mystery plant's pods delicious to monarch butterflies
"Well, I don't know what they are; I never saw them before. They looked like great big seed pods." --From "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," 1956. PODS FROM OUTER SPACE! I loved that old movie, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," from back in the … more
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PATH program succeeds
There have been many individual success stories since local residents have become invested in the Positive Action for Today's Health (PATH) started four years ago in South Sumter. A study undertaken by Sumter resident Dr. Dawn Wilson, a psychology … more
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Space aliens, fleas, wine, music on week's agenda
The Shepherd's Center of Sumter is having its annual Flea Market and Bake Sale Saturday at its headquarters, 24 Council St. This sale is one of the biggest around, and the folks who belong to the center can really cook (their soup cookoff is always … more
'King of Hobbies': Coin show reflects benefits of collecting
It's time to dig out those old coins you've got stashed in that cigar box or mayonnaise jar and select a few to take to Sumter Mall on Saturday. The Carolina Coin Club of Sumter will host its ninth coin show from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and members hope to … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012
The Woman's Afternoon Music Club The club met at the home of Annette Matthews on Sept. 14. Award-winning pianist, Dr. Joseph Rackers, associate professor of music at the University of South Carolina School of Music performed two of the Bach … more
SCETV presents documentary on S.C. baseball players
COLUMBIA - A new program based on a baseball short story that Alex Sanders presented in 2010 to the National Baseball Hall of Fame will debut at 9 p.m. Thursday on ETV. "Southern Lens" presents "Cards Against a Wall," a 25-minute documentary of … more
Iconic Scarlett O'Hara dresses restored, displayed
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — It turns out there will be another day for Scarlett O'Hara's green curtain dress. Many of them. The iconic dress and Scarlett's burgundy ball gown from the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind" have been saved from deterioration … more
Trinity presents 'The Ultimate Mass' Concert explores several composers, eras
According to Roman Catholic Church tradition, the first mass was The Last Supper, when Christ instructed his disciples to commemorate his death by repeating his actions. The Trinity United Methodist Church Chancel Choir won't go back quite that far … more
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Sip and Stroll tickets on sale, Hitchcock radio play at Opera House
The folks over at Sumter Senior Services remind us that tickets for Sip and Stroll are now on sale and that we can save $10 by purchasing them in advance. Not only is the Nov. 2 Sip and Stroll the kickoff for Sumter WineFest in January, it's one of … more
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Right at Home: getting creative with candy corn
One of the most enduring of Halloween icons, candy corn is now over 130 years old. Back in the early 1900s, when the little striped treat was one of a variety of fondant novelties crafted into shapes like turnips, chestnuts and leaves, workmen … more
Trinity presents 'The Ultimate Mass' Concert explores several composers, eras
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New master's program concentrates on animal law
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitzi Bolanos adopted a pit bull a few years ago, only to find that discrimination was part of the deal. Because of her dog, she was often told where she could or couldn't live or work. "I am a Hispanic female, and I never … more
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