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In the Dixie Swim
Hilarious, heart-rending, thought-provoking. When the five women of "The Dixie Swim Club" talk about the play that opens Thursday at Sumter Little Theatre, these adjectives stand out. As the title suggests, the comedy is decidedly Southern, as … more
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SC Book Festival
COLUMBIA - The always highly anticipated SC Book Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, May 13-15 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, and its roster of writers promises topics of interest for every reader. And admission is free to … more
Sumter has presence at book festival
Several authors appearing at the SC Book Festival have Sumter connections. Among them are: Kwame Dawes, who lived in Sumter for several years while he taught at USC Sumter and distinguished himself on the stage of the Sumter Little Theatre. He … more
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June 1941: Flying school construction begins
SC Book Festival
Chemo with Style: Women with hair loss find fashion, support
Susan Heimbigner knows the initial fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis - and she also knows the pain of hair loss that comes with its treatment. "Losing your hair is devastating for a woman," she said. "To most women, hair is their … more
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Stay active: SCAL can help you move more in May
Looking for ways to enjoy the fresh outdoors this spring before we slip into summer? Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) can help you move more in May. On May 7, SCAL and the USC Prevention Research Center will continue to celebrate Sumter County … more
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Black Cowboy Festival celebrates 15 years
"There are a lot of African-American festivals, but there are none like the Black Cowboy Festival," Sandra Myers said. And she's been able to say that for 15 years, as the festival held annually near Rembert marks its Silver … more
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World class guitar festival at USC
COLUMBIA - The University of South Carolina School of Music, in conjunction with its guitar program, invites the public to the 2011 Rosario Guitar Festival and Competition May 12-15. The festival will include master classes, workshops, a … more
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Club Digest: May 1, 2011
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 The unit's regular meeting was held on April 4. Connie Suitt, president, introduced member Nancy Jordan, who presented the program, a video on the 2010 S.C. National Guard Youth Camp held at Camp Bob Cooper. The … more
How did Sumter attract important military base?
Carolina Art, Iris Festival: Retrospective At Gallery
The Sumter County Gallery of Art will present two very different exhibitions, beginning Thursday with an opening reception. Carolina's Got Art! and The Sumter Iris Festival: A Pictorial History can be seen during the 5:30-7:30 p.m. reception, then … more
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Establishing a butterfly garden
Butterflies have some very specific needs: • A warm, sunny location for both plants and butterflies, which can fly only when they reach a relatively high body temperature. • Nectar plants for adult butterflies. Blooms rich in nectar are … more
Travel the world with library books
A house without books is like a room without windows. No one has a right to bring up children without surrounding them with books.... Children learn to read being in the presence of books. - Horace Mann, U.S. Educator & Statesman … more
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Friends of Swan Lake continue service to gardens
The Friends of Swan Lake was established several years ago to preserve and enhance the Swan Lake-Iris Gardens established by H.C. Bland and A.T. Heath during the first half of the 20th century. Among the nonprofit group's many contributions are a … more
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Friends of Swan Lake welcome author
  Mary Alice Monroe wants you to plant weeds in your yard. She'll even provide the seeds for your milkweed crop. Milkweed is the food of the larval state, or caterpillar, of the monarch butterfly, the central metaphor in the bestselling … more
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Club News: Sunday, April 24, 2011
Poinsett Garden Club Club members had a festive celebration to acknowledge their 65th year of being a Federated Garden Club with The National Garden Clubs and The Garden Club of South Carolina. The event was held at the Alice Boyle Garden Center … more
Reflecting on old Sumter's vanished skyline
Reflecting on old Sumter's vanished skyline
Performance at USC Sumter celebrates spring, nature
The works of four of America's most beloved writers and that of a group revered by many around the mostly English-speaking world will be celebrated at noon Monday at the University of South Carolina. At noon on Monday, just as spring greenery is … more
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