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The 246th SC National Guard Army Band will start its summer tour of free concerts at the Sumter Opera House on Saturday. The band comprising 35 members led by Chief Warrant Officer Jessie Morlan plays a diverse program that includes pop, rock, … more
On Friday at 7:30 p.m. Sumter's House of Classic Movies presents the film based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1939 novel by John Steinbeck; "The Grapes of Wrath" was made into an award-winning film by the legendary John Ford the following year. … more
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina State Fair has announced the 2011 Pepsi Grandstand concert lineup. Once again the South Carolina State Fair has booked popular national artists to come to Columbia during the 12 days of the fair this Oct. 12-23. All … more
Last week's episode in which residents awakened to find trees marked for removal on the very day the cutting was to begin caused anger and some misunderstanding on all sides. We were, however, reminded that trees are among the most important assets … more
Farpoint's old and new fans will have the first chance to purchase the band's newest CD, "Kindred," Saturday at the Sumter Opera House. The band's fifth CD, "Kindred" was produced by 10T Records at its Charleston studios. The full-length recording … more
Get out some comfortable shoes for dancing and/or a lawn chair; Fridays at the Plaza is bringing back one of the series' most popular music duos to Rotary Centennial Plaza on Friday. The husband-and-wife team of Tom and Michelle Becker will bring … more
This is the conclusion of a lengthy article written by W.R. Parker that was featured in The Sumter Daily Item on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1935. The paper was initially read at a Cosmos Club meeting. It was submitted to the Item for the enjoyment of its … more
BY JOHN NELSON Curator, USC Herbarium It's spooky, romantic, swaying and quintessentially southern: Spanish moss is a plant shrouded in mystery. What follows is "Spanish Moss 101," a brief course on this fascinating epiphyte. (Don't worry, … more
Laureate Pi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Chapter president Dot Edwards hosted the May 3 business meeting at her home. Margie Zelano installed officers for 2011-12; they are president, Dot Edwards; vice president, Jackie Hehr; recording secretary, … more
BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Take a turn into Black River Swamp and begin the lengthy drive to Wenee Woods, home of Sumter's only Legend of Conservation. Keep your windows open, and you'll hear the song of many different birds you might not … more
Sumter@Six continues Thursday with a band that is new to the venue, but a veteran of concerts and festivals around the Southeast. Atlantic Groove from Salisbury, N.C., comprises six musicians with 27 years of experience. They'll take the Brody … more
There's nobody else like Taylor Mac, and that's the way it should be, he emphasizes in his cabaret performance at the Spoleto USA Festival. Titled "Comparison Is Violence: The Ziggy Stardust Meets the Tiny Tim Songbook," the show by the … more
Hopping on a bicycle for a quick run to the store may never be a part of your lifestyle. Nevertheless, Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) wants to know what aspects of bicycling within Sumter County are most important to you. We invite you to … more
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