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Bishopville library looking for new leader after longtime director retires
BISHOPVILLE - After 38 years of service as a library director, Dawn Ellen retired from the Lee County Public Library in June. The library was not left unattended, though. Soon after, Lee County received a temporary replacement from an experienced … more
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Bishopville renews mask ordinance for 60 days
BISHOPVILLE - The City of Bishopville's existing COVID-19 mask ordinance was unanimously approved to be extended for an additional 60 days during Bishopville City Council's special-called meeting Thursday. The current ordinance, set to expire on … more
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Lee Central High's James honored as Counselor of the Month for June contest
Lee Central High School's Anjennette James was recognized on Tuesday for winning Counselor of the Month, presented by Morris College, for June. She is pictured here with Leroy Staggers, Morris president. The college … more
Cedar Creek Haunted Trails returns to Bishopville with more spooky characters
Halloween season is here, and it's time again for residents to get some scares at Cedar Creek Haunted Trails in Bishopville. Cedar Creek Haunted Trails will host its 15th-annual attraction for participants to explore the scary walk-through trail … more
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$3,000 reward offered in fatal Lee County Waffle House shooting
BISHOPVILLE - Waffle House is offering a $3,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Sunday’s drive-by shooting at the breakfast chain in Lee … more
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Pee Dee Region residents discuss methods to preserve Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden
More than 100 supporters from across the Pee Dee region and the nation rallied at the Chappell Park gym in Lee County on Tuesday evening to learn about ways to save Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden in Bishopville. Fryar is internationally recognized … more
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Lee County School District adds to call for proviso repeal; now all tri-county districts want reversal on statewide mask mandate ban
School leaders in Lee County are joining the fight to convince state lawmakers to repeal an amendment in the state budget that prohibits mask mandates in schools. Lee County School District Board of Trustees introduced and unanimously approved a … more
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Bishopville town hall meeting to discuss preserving Pearl Fryar Topiary Garden
BISHOPVILLE - A group of supporters and advocates are asking for the public to attend a town hall meeting on Tuesday focusing on the preservation of Pearl Fryar's Topiary Garden. The McKissick Museum and community supporters are looking to … more
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Sumter, Lee fallen deputies Cpl. Andrew Gillette, Sgt. Mikkos Newman inducted into S.C. Law Enforcement Hall of Fame
A Sumter and a Lee County deputy will forever be featured in the South Carolina Law Enforcement Hall of Fame after their watch ended last year along with nine other officers. The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a line-of-duty … more
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Lee County Council proposes multi-county industrial park; Bishopville manufacturer may expand
A proposed cooperative industrial development project is set to generate more revenue for Lee County. Lee County Council unanimously approved the first reading for a multi-county park agreement between Lee and Kershaw counties at Tuesday's … more
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Semi-truck catches on fire at Pilot Travel Center outside of Bishopville, no injuries reported
BISHOPVILLE - Firefighters responded to a semi-truck that caught on fire at Pilot Travel Center off exit 116 on Interstate 20 outside of Bishopville on Monday morning. According to Brandon Holloman, fire marshal for Lee County Fire and Rescue, … more
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Where they were: Former, current Sumter, Shaw, Clarendon, Lee leaders remember Sept. 11, 2001
At work. Cursing the red lights extending yet another commute. Hitting the snooze button. Doing errands. Doing chores. Doing nothing. In school. At home. Not yet born. There are countless … more
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Lee Correctional Institution to fix fire alarm system; the system has not worked since 2017
On the morning of Aug. 21, an inmate reportedly started a fire with tissue and threw it into the ventilation system at the Lee Correctional Institution. Although the fire was small and quickly put out by officers, who were made aware of the fire … more
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Bishopville vaccine event participants have chance to win a TV or laptop
FROM STAFF REPORTS Only 41% of eligible Lee County residents have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, in comparison to 72% nationally, according to state public health data, and people who haven't gotten their shot have the chance … more
State adds 20,100 jobs in July snapshot
South Carolina had its best monthly jobs report of 2021 in July, adding 20,100 jobs, but in the ever-changing COVID-19 environment, economic indicators up one month can easily shift the next. That was a key message shared by Federal Reserve Bank … more
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Bishopville man, 25, killed in Lee County fatal shooting
A 25-year-old Bishopville man was shot and killed outside a gas station on Sumter Highway in Lee County Wednesday. The incident occurred at a Shell gas station, located at 1071 Sumter Highway in Lee … more
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Lee to give bonuses to county employees, submits broadband grant
Lee County Council has adopted two tentative plans to put a little extra money in the pockets of county employees and provide residents without access to good broadband with better internet connections. At Aug. 10's council meeting, council … more
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Census: Tri-county region of Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties loses population
Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties all lost population in the last decade as the urban-rural divide in South Carolina has become more protracted, according to detailed Census totals released this week. A total of 24 of the 46 counties in the … more
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Bishopville's 1st African-American male police chief retires after serving 21 years
Bishopville Police Chief Calvin Collins pulls out his radio from his side and places it on the table in front of him. He turns the dial and speaks into it. His voice quavers as he gives his final sign-off after 21 years of service in the police … more
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Lee Coordinating Council to host community resource fairs
People who need medical supplies and health assistance in Lee County may soon get the help they need. The Lee County Coordinating Council will host three community resource fairs throughout this fall. The first fair will be this Saturday, Aug.7, … more
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