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Austen imitation can't compare
Murder at Mansfield Park by Lynn Shepherd There's nothing quite like a cheap knockoff to help you appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship of an original design. Accordingly, my appreciation for Jane Austen grew in proportion as I proceeded … more
Conservancy expands Black River Swamp Preserve
COLUMBIA - Paying a visit to the scenic narrows of the Black River is a must for any outdoor enthusiast. It's where the floodplain forest widens and the river narrows between the towering cypress trees. Although the pull of the tide still can be … more
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Dinosaur-like fruit is native of Africa
When I was a kid I was very interested in dinosaurs. I had plenty of plastic dinosaur toys, too, but this was way back before "realistic" versions of dinosaurs, whether on screen or in toy form. One of my creatures was the "ankylosaurus," modeled … more
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Memories become treasures
The existence of Green Elementary School was not a long one, yet many of its alumni recognize their years there as the most formative in their lives. On Tuesday, five of them sat in a room that formerly held the first grade, and memories flooded … more
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Sumter Little Theatre takes SCTA's top awards at SCTA
It's been a long time since Sumter Little Theatre entered the South Carolina Theatre Association's play competition, and its return might be described as triumphant. SLT's play titled "The Harry and Sam Dialogues" took top honors at the annual SCTA … more
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Gallery exhibitions evoke variety of responses
Choices, choices, choices ... Sumter Gallery of Art's current exhibits, "Resilience," by Linda McCune, and "Big Bad Love," by John Hull, encourage a variety of responses. A cursory visit through the works underscores the creative nature of both … more
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Club Digest: Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010
POINSETT GARDEN CLUB The club met on Nov. 11 at the Alice Boyle Center, with 20 members present. The subject for the day was "Lasagna Gardening," presented by Carol Boyd. The following members received ribbons for horticulture.: Clair Black … more
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Bourdain makes you hunger for more
"Medium Raw" by Anthony Bourdain Ah, Anthony Bourdain. My favorite television personality. How can you not love a guy who travels around the world, eating unbelievably fresh and remarkable cuisine and best of all - getting paid for the … more
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Clemson Extension offices undergoing necessary changes
Like other state agencies, the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is undergoing some big changes due to big cuts from state funding. Over the past two budget years, PSA (Public Service and Agriculture) and Clemson Extension have taken … more
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Former sheriff examines Gaskins' claims
One of the most notorious serial killers in the history of South Carolina will be the topic at the next meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. The late Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins' list of offenses reads like a horrific crime novel, and … more
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Sumter musicians to perform tribute to Mario Lanza
CAMDEN - Sam Vitale and Jane Luther Smith will present a one-night-only performance at the Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County in the Wood Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. "Sam Vitale & Jane Luther Smith: A Tribute to Mario Lanza" will follow … more
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Army's Jazz Ambassadors to present Veterans Day concert
The Sumter-Shaw Community Concert Association invites Sumter to celebrate Veterans Day on Thursday with a concert by America's Big Band, The Jazz Ambassadors, whose program is not limited to jazz. Admission is free to the 7:30 p.m. performance at … more
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Art in the House back for 5th holiday market
Local artists and crafters will fill the Cubbage House on Church Street with "lots of new and unique merchandise" this weekend, according to Linda Hogon, who has been an organizer of the Art in the House Holiday Market since it began in 2008. The … more
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Ease on down the road with 'The Wiz'
Just in time for Thanksgiving comes a musical set at just this time of the year - at least at the very beginning of the show. As the curtain opens on Dreamworks Dance Academy's "The Wiz," Dorothy Gale has joined her Aunt Em and the family for the … more
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New rumble strips could affect bike ride
South Carolina's landscape and climate are ideal for outdoor physical activity. Most of the year, the weather is mild, and the terrain - particularly in Sumter County - is relatively flat, with an occasional elevation change. These conditions entice … more
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Check your socks for signs of this mystery plant
It would not be exaggerating to say that grasses are the most important plants, economically, in the world. Every major civilization has depended upon one or more grass species as a major food source. Consider the far Eastern civilizations, based … more
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They 'give 'em that countryside'
Scores of school and church groups, families and individuals have had the opportunity to become "children of the corn" at Willard Farms in Gable. It's the second year the farm has had a corn maze, and it, along with several other child-oriented … more
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Sumter High footballers had early gridiron successes
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