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Sumter Today: The South Sumter community holds its 12th-annual Memorial Day fish fry,
The South Sumter community and Veterans Appreciation Committee held its 12th-annual fish fry and tribute to fallen heroes, area veterans and first responders. The event featured about 50 volunteers, … more
The Grind: Sumter's Spann honors mother's memory with success in both basketball, track
Sumter High School's Alicia Spann was born to play basketball. Born to a pair of tall parents, she was always blessed with height. Throw in a dad who played college baseball and basketball, and you've got a future athlete from Day 1. "I think it … more
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Sumter Today: The Sumter County Veterans Association honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
For the first time in three years The Sumter County Veterans Association's hosted its Memorial Day ceremony after a construction year in 2019 and the initial spread of COVID-19 in 2020. Military … more
Sumter Today: Sumter High School football is back
The end of spring means summer is close, and summer means fall is next, and that means football is coming.Sumter High School took to the field this week for spring practice. The Gamecocks are … more
Sumter's Hill to be part of 1st USC Sumter volleyball team
Brenna Hill didn't necessarily have a desire to play volleyball when she was younger. As most people who take up sports do, she was just checking her options out. "As a kid, I was very athletic, and I just always wanted to be do something," Hill … more
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Sumter's Self signs with Columbia International
Josie Self only had one offer to play softball at the collegiate level, and that suits her just fine. "Columbia International (University) is the only school I was really interested in," said Self, the Sumter High School catcher who recently … more
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Sumter Today: The famous Bradford Watermelon has its roots right here in Sumter
Maybe nothing says summer better than watermelon, and the Bradford Watermelon, known for its sweet taste and delicate texture, was a coveted melon in the late 1800s in the South.The legendary … more
Sumter's Ludd to throw discus, shot for Newberry
The end of March was closing in and Sumter High School track and field thrower Jaymar Ludd had no offers to continue his track and field career at the collegiate level. That changed on March 27. Ludd was competing in the Bob Jenkins Coaches … more
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Five local softball players earn All-State honors
Five local softball players were recognized by the South Carolina Softball Coaches Association for their stellar play this season with All-State honors. Josie Self of Sumter was named to the All-State team in 5A, Lakewood's Cakhi Fowler and … more
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Sumter Today: Crestwood students become certified drone operators
We recently featured a new class at Crestwood High School that teaches students about the process of operating a drone, and at the end of the class they received their certification.We stopped back … more
Sumter's Dickerson to play softball at Florence-Darlington
Kadyn Dickerson recently signed to play softball with Florence-Darlington Technical College. Her head coach at Sumter High School, Mike Moss, believes the Stingers will be getting a better player than he ever had in his three years with … more
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Sumter's Spann goes from fourth to first in discus in 5A state meet
Sumter High School's Alicia Spann knew the competition she was going up against in the discus at the 5A girls state track and field meet on Saturday at Spring Valley's Harry Parone Stadium in Columbia. After all, Spann had competed against the same … more
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Sumter Today: Three area track and field athletes took home state titles on Friday and Saturday.
Sumter High School junior Alicia Spann won the state championship in 5A discus on Saturday at Spring Valley High’s Harry Parone Stadium.Spann won with a throw of 118 feet, 6 inches.Her winning … more
Sumter’s Spann wins 5A discus state title
COLUMBIA – Sumter High School junior Alicia Spann won the state championship in the discus in the 5A girls track and field state championships on Saturday at Spring Valley High’s Harry … more
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Sumter Today: The South Carolina Athletics Department is currently planning for full capacity at Williams-Brice Stadium for the 2021 fall football season
The South Carolina Athletics Department is currently planning for full capacity and tailgating at Williams-Brice Stadium for the 2021 fall football season, and masks will no longer be required at … more
Sumter Today: Sumter's R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy takes part in a gardening program
A new initiative at R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy is transforming gardening, agriculture and eating your vegetables into fun and interactive science activities for elementary and middle … more
Sumter Today: USC Sumter Class of 2021 celebrates graduation
USC Sumter held its spring graduation ceremony outside on its campus off Miller Road on Wednesday. After not being able to hold an in-person commencement last year because of the coronavirus … more
Sumter Today: Sumter School District honors its Teachers of the Year at The Celebration of Excellence.
Without an official teacher-recognition ceremony in May 2020 with the initial spread of the coronavirus, Sumter School District marked its 2021 Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday night by … more
Sumter’s Wells qualifies for 3 events in 5A state track meet
Sumter High School’s Nicole Wells qualified for three events in the upcoming 5A state track and field meet in the 5A state qualifier on Friday at Spring Valley High School’s Harry Parone … more
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Sumter Today: Covenant Place celebrates National Skilled Nursing Care Week
This week has been National Skilled Nursing Care Week.Held annually since 1967 and formally known as National Nursing Home Week, the event recognizes the role of skilled care centers in caring for … more
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