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USC exhibit examines facets of women's writing
COLUMBIA - A University of South Carolina exhibit dispels the notion that American women from Colonial times to the early 20th century led lives of quiet domesticity with few interests outside the home. Created by Dr. Katherine Adams and Dr. … more
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Kaspar the friendly robot helps autistic children
STEVENAGE, England (AP) - Eden Sawczenko used to recoil when other little girls held her hand and turned stiff when they hugged her. This year, the 4-year-old autistic girl began playing with a robot that teaches about emotions and physical contact … more
Eta Zeta Omega presents 8 at cotillion
The Eta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its annual Cotillion and Beautillion presentations, "Timeless Elegance," on Jan. 8, 2011, at Patriot Hall Center for the Performing Arts. The following debutantes and beau were … more
Sumter 120 years ago:From the files of the Watchman and Southron 1891
Bid farewell to winter with concert band
The Sumter Community Concert Band is out to help us escape the frigid clutches of winter with its Sunday concert at Patriot Hall. There are several John Phillip Sousa marches on the varied program and even some swing to get our toes tapping and warm … more
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Exhibitions offer intriguing perspective on observation
Although spring has not officially "sprung," the current Sumter Gallery of Art exhibits offer an interesting perspective on the value of observation, often encouraged by budding plants and the excitement of springtime growth. "Joe Walters - A … more
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Car for blind in near future: Local woman plans to get back behind the wheel
Debra Canty hasn't driven a car in 14 years, but she still remembers how it feels to sit behind the wheel of her old Chrysler Imperial and take herself wherever she needs to go. It's an experience she plans to have again in five years or so when the … more
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Have you updated your physical activity?
July 19, 1996, was a time of great excitement in the United States and around the world. It was the day of the opening ceremonies at the new Centennial Olympic Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Here, through sporting events, the world's greatest athletes … more
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ETV focuses on health
COLUMBIA - Did your New Year's resolution involve getting healthy in 2011? Have you fallen off the wagon just three months in? This March, South Carolina ETV invites two nationally renowned health experts into its studios to help South Carolinians … more
Centenarian: Mrs. Bonnie S. Moore
Mrs. Bonnie S. Moore, seated at left, was honored on her 100th birthday by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the Dalzell Community Center. Family members as well as friends from the Dalzell community, where she has lived for 97 of her 100 … more
Car for blind in near futureLocal woman plans to get back behind the wheel
'The Wind in the Willows': Tale of friendship, adventure at Sumter Little Theatre
Actors with no makeup in plain clothes on a bare stage is a concept that works in some instances, but as Sunday night's Academy Awards presentation reminded us, some stories - like "Alice in Wonderland," which won Oscars for art direction and … more
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Pancakes, flapjacks, hot cakes ... get 'em while they're hot
After 48 years, Kiwanis Club members have the art of making pancakes down pat. That means the circles of hot, tender flapjacks should be the most delectable of all on Saturday, when the club hosts its annual all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser in … more
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Lord Clarendon Cotillion
The Lord Clarendon Cotillion presented two debutantes at its annual ball on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at Sunset Country Club in Sumter. From left, pictured with their escorts, are: Natalie Harlean Gibbons, escorted by Nicholas Ware Gibbons and Kenneth … more
This plant converts nitrogen
The air that we all breathe is a mixture of various gases: everybody knows that we require oxygen, but it sometimes comes as a surprise to hear that regular old air is mostly nitrogen - almost 80%. Now, nitrogen, as an element, is curious stuff. … more
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What happens when you grow up? See 'Peter Pan' to find out
Somewhere in London, three young children - older sister Wendy Darling and her brothers John and Michael - sit dreaming in their nursery, having already been tucked in by their nanny, Nana, a large, fluffy dog. Soon, a young boy dressed in green … more
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3 added to Women's Honor Roll
March is National Women's History Month, the time Sumter Volunteers has traditionally honored outstanding community women by naming them to the Women's Honor Roll of Sumter County. Since the honor roll was established in 1993, 96 women, including … more
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Exhibits examine nature, human connection
Sculpture will dominate the two exhibitions opening Thursday evening at the Sumter County Gallery of Art, but the works of the artists featured differ considerably. Charleston-based Joe Walters' first major exhibition in the state in 14 years … more
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SLT previews its award-winning play before trip to Southeast finals
Sumter audiences will have the opportunity to see a stage performance judged "a master class in comic timing" at the Sumter Little Theatre Friday through Sunday. "The Harry and Sam Dialogues," presented at the South Carolina Theatre Association … more
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Exhibits examine nature, human connectionSculpture, works on paper fill Sumter gallery
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