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Sumter Today: U.S. Army Central holds its 1st retirement ceremony since the COVID-19 pandemic.

It has been more than a year since Sumter-based U.S. Army Central held a retirement ceremony for one of its soldiers because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but on Friday, it honored a 30-year sergeant … more

5/17/21 12:00 AM

High school league playoff baseball, softball and track highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. SCHSL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS CONTINUEThe SCHSL will begin the baseball and softball playoffs for its five classification on Saturday and culminate with the championship rounds on Friday. The … more

5/16/21 03:22 PM

P-15's set to begin practice for upcoming season on Wednesday

The Sumter P-15's will begin practice for the fast-approaching American Legion baseball season on Wednesday, and they will be preparing for a season that will involve a fair amount of long road trips. Anyone interested in playing for either the … more

By DENNIS BRUNSON
dennis@theitem.com | 5/14/21 06:00 AM

Sumter baseball ends season with 4-2 win over Dreher

COLUMBIA - Sumter High School's varsity baseball team closed out its season with a 4-2 victory over Dreher on Tuesday at the DHS field. The Gamecocks finish the year with a 12-14 record. Connor Batey picked up the victory for SHS. He worked … more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 5/14/21 06:00 AM

Sumter Today: Sumter School District marks its fourth school to receive national STEM certification

Sumter Career and Technology Center administrators and staff think the addition of higher-end career programs in recent years has paid dividends in the form of increased enrollment and more … more

5/14/21 12:00 AM

Sumter's Robbins earns berth in 5A golf state tournament

CONWAY - Sumter High School's Palmer Robbins earned a berth in the South Carolina High School League 5A golf state championship as he tied for second in the 5A lower state match on Monday at Shaftesbury Glen Golf Course. Robbins was the lone … more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 5/12/21 06:00 AM

Sumter Today: Palmetto Explosion is headed to nationals

Palmetto Xplosion is a local competitive cheer squad that's consistently made a larger name since it was founded 6 years ago. The squad has sent multiple teams to nationals over the last few years … more

5/12/21 12:00 AM

Sumter Today: Sumter’s HYPE Program connects with kids after school

The HYPE After School Program is designed to meet needs of students after school by providing a safe, secure and loving environment for study, character development and team building at nine … more

5/12/21 12:00 AM

Sumter softball routs Manning 10-0

Reagan Troublefield pitched a 4-hit shutout to lead Sumter High School to a 10-0, 5-inning varsity softball victory over Manning on Friday at the SHS field. Troublefield struck out seven and walked just one. Emily Jordan led the Lady … more

5/11/21 06:00 AM

Sumter Today: USC Sumter’s baseball team serenades Riley Park’s longtime PA announcer

It would take a lot of research to figure out just how many times Sam Crawford has led the crowds at Riley Park in the singing of Take Me out to the Ball Game for the seventh-inning stretch.After … more

5/10/21 12:00 AM

Playoff baseball and softball highlights 5 Things to Watch This Week

1. LAKEWOOD BASEBALL, SOFTBALL BEGIN PLAYOFFSThe baseball and softball teams from Lakewood High School will begin play in their respective 3A double-elimination district tournaments on Saturday, May … more

FROM STAFF REPORTS | 5/7/21 11:16 PM

Sumter Today: The Sumter Clemson Club sends area incoming freshman off to college

For today's show, we're heading over to Swan Lake for a college send-off party hosted by the Sumter Clemson Club. It's been a while since the group got together here, so they decided to celebrate … more