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Killing of 4 Charlotte officers underscores risks police face when serving warrants
RALEIGH, N.C. - Arrest warrants must be served to alleged criminals if society is going to function. But there is no guarantee of safety for police officers knocking on their doors. The grim risks came into stark relief Monday, April 29, when … more
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Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School welcomes kindergarten scholars
Liberty STEAM Charter School welcomed 150 of its kindergarten scholars admitted to the Class of 2037 for its 4th-Annual Welcome to Liberty family orientation at the Primary Academy on Saturday, April 27. Currently, there are 1,245 … more
Winners, community members gather for 2024 Best of Sumter gala
The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the … more
Dear Abby, May 4, 2024: Felon's impending release sparks angst among family
DEAR ABBY - My boyfriend, "Will," and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I love his close-knit family and adore his parents. He's the youngest of five brothers, most of whom I get along with great. The only brother I don't … more
S.C. Ag+Art Tour returns to Sumter for 2nd year, features Clarendon for 1st time
Sumter and Clarendon residents will get the chance to witness artistry intertwine with the fertile fields of local farms as the annual Ag+Art Tour comes to town. The award-winning self-guided tour takes visitors to farms and markets that feature … more
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Wally is a sweet soul
Wally is a 3-year-old, brown-and-white, male hound mix. Wally weighs about 45 pounds. He is heartworm negative, up to date on all vaccinations and has been neutered. Wally is one of the sweetest … more
Sparkle is super friendly and loves to play outside
Sparkle is a 2-year-old, black-and-white, female Lab/bully mix. Sparkle is current on vaccinations, spayed and tested negative for heartworms. She weighs about 40 pounds. Sparkle is super friendly … more
Summer Movie Series returns to Sumter Opera House starting June 4
STAFF REPORT The Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., is bringing back its Summer Movie Series on June 4 featuring $2 showings and popcorn and water for just $1. The lineup is as follows: - June 4, "Mary Poppins" (1964) - June 11, … more
Support area's homeless veterans with walk, donations on May 17
The Sumter VA Clinic is inviting the community to come walk or roll 1.2 miles to encourage healthy living and support the area's homeless veterans. The event will be held Friday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sumter clinic, 245 Bultman … more
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Public Agenda: May 4, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD MEETING Monday, May 6, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Sheriff's Office conference … more
Pro tips turn guacamole from meh to great for Cinco de Mayo and beyond
Americans have been having a love affair with avocados in recent years. Especially in guacamole. According to the California Avocado Commission, some 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Cinco de Mayo, the annual … more
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'Boop the Snoot' to get all your pet grooming needs met in Manning
Welcome to Boop the Snoot, where pampering furry friends from nose to tail is a snootful delight! Boop the Snoot, at 325 S. Mill St. in Manning, opened its doors on Jan. 31, 2024, with Cheryl Miller and her husband, Pete. After working in … more
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Experts fear 'catastrophic' college declines thanks to botched FAFSA rollout
WASHINGTON - The last thing standing between Ashnaelle Bijoux and her college dream is the FAFSA form - a financial aid application that's supposed to help students go to college, but is blocking her instead. She has tried to submit it over and … more
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Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operations
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. - The video is unsettling, with haunting images of faceless people, fire and soldiers. The voiceover is a cascade of recognizable historical voices as the screen pulses cryptic messages touting the power of words, ideas and … more
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Column from Alice Drive Baptist the Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Storms
Trivia question: What place on Earth has more thunderstorms than any other? Answer: The Tampa Bay area in Florida. As the crow flies, it is 48 miles from the ranch to Tampa. We get our fair share of thunderstorms. As people say, in the summer, … more
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Sumter County leaders consider addressing need for private road work with special tax districts
Sumter County officials continue to seek out ways to address the needs of residents living on private roads that are in poor condition, and the most recent strategy that shows some promise is the creation of special tax districts. County … more
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Tri-county nonprofits among record-breaking 600-plus to participate in annual Midlands Gives Day on May 7
It's the gift that keeps on giving, and you get to join in on the fun. Central Carolina Community Foundation will kick off its annual 18-hour online giving event, Midlands Gives, on Tuesday, May 7. A record-breaking 607 nonprofits, according … more
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Committee plans fish fry to support Pleasant Grove School renovation project
ALCOLU - Enjoy a plate of fried fish to help fund the restoration of a historic school in Clarendon County later this month. The Pleasant Grove Restoration Project Committee will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, from noon … more
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Proposed city of Sumter budget does not include millage increase
July 1, the day on which the city budget must go into effect, is fast approaching, so City of Sumter officials are deep in preparation and have not proposed any millage increase so far. During the Tuesday, April 30, budget workshop, City Manager … more
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Sumter Microbrew Festival returns with 'groovy twist' on May 10
Sumter Microbrew Festival is "far out" in every sense, except on the calendar -- it's a few days away! The highly anticipated festival, coined Hippie Fest for its tie-dyed hues, will return May 10 with a groovy twist in downtown Sumter. The … more
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