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Exhibits examine nature, human connectionSculpture, works on paper fill Sumter gallery
Mustard-related mystery plant found around the world
I'm trying to poison my botany students. Well, that's what most of them think. On every one of our field trips, I've been nibbling on the berries and buds that we run across and often inviting the students to do the same. Aghast, they expect me … more
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ETV programs spotlight black history
COLUMBIA - All through February, ETV has been spotlighting the enduring contributions that African-Americans have made to the diverse landscape of American society. The special programming continues through Feb. 27. On today's schedule … more
Library's SumterWorks assists with employment issues
With more than one in 10 Sumter residents out of work, resources for job seekers have become more and more important. To help meet the needs of those looking for employment, The Sumter County Library has created a program called SumterWorks. Ford … more
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Club News: Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011
THE SUMTER ART ASSOCIATION On Feb. 15, a meeting of the Sumter Art Association at the Alice Boyle Garden Center was called to order by Betsy Acken. A devotional by Ginger Jones was given on a spiritual way to overcome depression and was based on … more
Caught in the Creative Act begins spring session
COLUMBIA - Writers and readers can once again participate in the University of South Carolina's Caught in the Creative Act, an innovative course that brings a series of noted writers to the Columbia campus each year. Hosted by renowned writer and … more
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Doyle festival celebrates oral narration
Largely through the efforts of Professor Emeritus Jack Doyle, the University of South Carolina is the home of the South Carolina Center for Oral Narration. The retired English professor and accomplished storyteller also founded the S.C. Storytelling … more
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Myriad entertainments on tap
History, comedy, music, fiction, poetry, visual art - you can find them all in Sumter this week - and there's even an opportunity to learn about the various services and information available to enhance our health and get us involved in community … more
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Pandolfi brings virtuosity, warmth to Patriot Hall stage
If you love a piano, then the Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association has a performance for you. The SSCCA board is bringing back perennial audience favorite Emile Pandolfi for a 4 p.m. Sunday concert at Patriot Hall. Celebrated almost as much … more
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Millican Festival Schedule
FRIDAY, FEB. 18 Columbia: 7 p.m. Gambrell Hall, USC - Keynotes by poets Nikky Finney and Kalamu Ya Salaam Sumter: 7 p.m. Patriot Hall - Gospel Music Festival and Storytelling Headlined by Kenny Burroughs and Company Performances by … more
February's cold weather makes for great reading
As mid-winter nears, what better activity is there than curling up with a good book? February may be the shortest month of the year, but it certainly packs a lot into its days. Short but sweet February offers a variety of subjects for one's reading … more
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Mystery plant both delicious and healthy
There are two basic reasons why you should make, and eat, guacamole. First, it tastes great. Guacamole, of course, comes from the avocado plant, which is native to warm tropical forests of the New World. Avocados have received a lot of bad press … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011
Laureate Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi The chapter's first business meeting of the year was held on Jan. 4 at the home of Jenny Sumner. The chapter will continue the ongoing service for Northwoods Nursing Home. The program for the evening … more
'Cultural Dimensions' theme of 3rd Millican Festival
The AJBM Literary Foundation, in association with the Sumter County Cultural Commission and the University of South Carolina College of Education, will present the Third Annual Millican Festival on Friday and Saturday in Columbia and Sumter. Dr. … more
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Gaga wants new album to be 'best of decade'
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Grammy winners, nominees honor hip-hop
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The Studio bridges painting and dance
The Sumter-based Picturing America School Collaboration Conference held last summer aimed to assist teachers in utilizing the art of Jacob Lawrence in teaching other disciplines. Penny Boyes, artistic director of The Studio, attended the … more
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Cinderella loses ballet slipper during Sumter performance
In a reprise of the first ballet he choreographed as artistic director of the Columbia City Ballet, William Starrett will bring his full-length "Cinderella" to Patriot Hall Friday night. The story based on the familiar French fairy tale by Charles … more
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Azalea Ball
The Azalea Ball presented three debutantes on Dec. 18, 2010, at the Cypress Center. Seated, left to right, are: Caroline Elaine Budden, Guerry Middleton Martin and Lauren Elizabeth Player. They were escorted by, standing left to right: Charles … more
Take a trip to S.C. mountains to see this mystery plant
There are about 10,000 species of ferns found all around the world now. This number is actually quite a reduction from the number of species that had evolved by the middle of what we call the "Carboniferous Period," some 300 million years ago. At … more
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