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VELDA "GATOR" ELAM CHRISTMAS
Velda “Gator” Elam Christmas, 65, wife of Kenneth “Kenny” R. Christmas Sr., died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born March 25, 1959, in … more
What to know about the attempt on Trump's life and its aftermath
So far, details about the man who authorities say tried to kill former President Donald Trump amount to little more than a stick-figure drawing: a politically enigmatic loner who worked in a nursing … more
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LAVAL OXENDINE
Funeral services for Laval Oxendine will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, 2024, New Hope Ministries, 95 Community St., Sumter, with the Rev. Larry D. Clark as eulogist and the Rev. Rhudine Toomer … more
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday of all the counts he faced at his corruption trial, including accepting bribes of gold and cash from three New Jersey businessmen … more
OLIVIA "LIBBY" BENENHALEY MARSHALL
Olivia “Libby” Benenhaley Marshall, 65, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born Nov. 21, 1958, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late John Mark Benenhaley and the … more
CHARLIE MARION SINGLETON
Charlie Marion Singleton, 66, husband of Elizabeth Gavin Singleton and son of the late James Weston Singleton Sr. and Annie Bell Logan Singleton, was born on Dec. 10, 1957, in Sumter. He departed … more
Bank of America Q2 profits drop as higher interest rates slow down lending
NEW YORK (AP) — Bank of America said its profits fell in the second quarter, as higher interest rates ate into BofA's expenses, including its large consumer banking franchise. But like … more
RANDOLPH PRINGLE
Randolph Pringle, 66, husband of Daisy Mae Ragin Pringle and son of the late Rev. Joseph Pringle and Lillie Mae Brunson Pringle, was born on April 24, 1958, in Clarendon County.  He departed … more
LEGION PLAYOFFS: Manning-Santee juniors edge Aynor in opener; Jr. P-15’s rained out
The second round of the South Carolina American Legion AAA playoffs continued on Monday. Manning-Santee’s junior squad played host to Aynor, while the P-15’s traveled to Richland. The … more
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New deal establishes a hotline Chinese and Philippine presidents can use to stop clashes at sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A recently signed agreement will open a direct line of communication between the presidential offices of China and the Philippines to help prevent any new … more
Penny for Progress unable to be altered by county council
The Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress Initiative, has been a topic during recent county council meetings, even after the tax was approved to be on ballots in a 5-2 vote on … more
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The Democratic National Committee says it's investing $15 million in 7 swing state parties
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are trying to offer political counterprograming to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, announcing $15 million to fund campaign operations in seven key … more
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon … more
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Israeli strikes in southern, central Gaza kill more than 60 Palestinians, including in 'safe zone'
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed more than 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza overnight and into Tuesday, including one that struck an Israeli-declared "safe … more
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Talk, luncheon Tuesday at Sumter museum with bestselling author Beatriz Williams
Come talk about literature over lunch at Sumter Museum at 122 N. Washington St. this Tuesday, July 16, at noon. Beatriz Williams, the author of several New York Times, USA Today and international … more
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Dear Abby, July 16, 2024: Freeloading dad wants to add a freeloading wife
DEAR ABBY: My father has depended on my mother (and me) for money for as long as I can remember. It wasn't because he was unable to work, but because he was lazy and had a drinking and gambling … more
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child's pronoun change
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation law Monday barring school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their … more
Help S.C. Highway Patrol win America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest
COLUMBIA — The S.C. Highway Patrol introduces an innovative vehicle combination to represent South Carolina in America's Best Looking Cruiser Contest — a 2024 Ford Mustang and a 2023 Ford … more
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Lawmakers are moving quickly to launch investigations into the Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional committees are moving quickly to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Pennsylvania that also saw one … more
MARTHA BUTLER
Martha Butler, 89, widow of Lawrence Butler, died Monday, July 15, 2024, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden. Born in Sumter on Dec. 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Bernie Keith … more
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