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Next fiscal year's proposed budget, teacher input on 50% grade floor before Sumter school board Monday
First reading on next fiscal year's budget, teacher survey input on a longtime 50% grading floor in the district and a code of conduct update all headline Sumter school board's meeting on Monday. An open enrollment update and public participation … more
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Duke Energy donates to Sumter Green
Quinetta Buterbaugh with Duke Energy presented a check to members of the Sumter Green Board of Trustees to support Sumter Green's mission of beautifying Sumter. The money was used for one of Sumter's entryways, which have new signs. PHOTO … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Morris College opened in 1908 as Sumter's 1st college
Reflections revisits Morris College and discusses the opportunities it offered to Black children in the Sumter community. "The Negro State Baptist Convention of South Carolina founded the college in 1908. For many years, it has contributed much to … more
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Wilson Hall's Griffin commands circle on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Wilson Hall senior Talan Griffin had an extra burden placed on her shoulders this spring. After Amberly Way, who served as the program's ace during a run of three consecutive state titles, graduated, the Lady Barons needed a new pitcher to step … more
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Defense sinks Sumter High in 6-0 loss to River Bluff
One miscue proved to be too much when the Sumter High baseball team hosted River Bluff on Thursday. With their backs against the wall, an error allowed the Gators to put up a crooked number in the fifth inning, handing the Gamecocks a 6-0 defeat, … more
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Former Lakewood standout Johnson looks to make most of his opportunity in New York
When former Lakewood star Tyreek Johnson sits and reflects on his football career, it's still pretty astounding that he's reached this point. The defensive lineman tore his labrum during his senior year with the Gators, so when he joined the … more
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REGION TRACK ROUNDUP: Lakewood boys win region title, girls finish as runners-up
The Lakewood and Crestwood track teams ran in the Region VI-3A meet on Wednesday at Camden. The Gators claimed the region crown for the second-straight season with 175 team points, while the CHS boys finished as runners-up with 110. The LHS girls … more
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, May 4, 2024
An AI-controlled fighter jet took the Air Force leader for a historic ride. What that means for war
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — With the midday sun blazing, an experimental orange and white F-16 fighter jet launched with a familiar roar that is a hallmark of U.S. airpower. But the … more
Senators want limits on the government's use of facial recognition technology for airport screening
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is pushing for restrictions on the use of facial recognition technology by the Transportation Security Administration, saying they are concerned … more
What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
The return of "Hacks" and a new Jerry Seinfeld movie are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as … more
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JORDAN ERIC HAYNESWORTH
Jordan Eric Haynesworth, 34, son of Allison Camille Haynesworth, was born on July 16, 1989, in Charleston. He departed this life on Friday, April 26, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. Job’s … more
DR. DANIELLE THOMPSON BRAXTON
Dr. Danielle Thompson Braxton, 37, wife of Christopher Braxton and daughter of Leroy Thompson and Vertrena Wright Thompson, was born on Sept. 19, 1986, in Augusta, Georgia. She departed this life on … more
Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and evacuation orders
HOUSTON — Heavy storms slammed the Houston area again Friday, widening already dangerous flooding in Texas and putting stranded drivers and a school bus of children in need of high-water … more
Sour 5th inning sinks Cavs as Lee Academy ends season with 11-1 loss to Calhoun
The Lee Academy baseball team couldn't get out of its own way on Thursday. The Cavaliers hosted Calhoun Academy in a decisive third game in the first round of the SCISA 2A playoffs. After pitchers … more
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Agree or disagree? 10 major fried chicken chains in the U.S., ranked by popularity
Love 'em or hate 'em, you've definitely seen them: fried chicken chains are everywhere. The food tops comfort food lists across the United States. The dish as Americans know it has its roots in … more
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5 ways to improve your mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month
It was just a year ago that the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an alarming report about the state of mental health in the United States. As Way.com reports, Murthy called attention … more
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Love doesn't cost a thing? Behind the rise of nontraditional wedding venues
Weddings hold significant cultural and historical importance—steeped in tradition, but are those customs changing? Wedding celebrations have evolved, with couples embracing … more
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The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score
"Exceptional." Depending on one's frame of mind, the word may conjure up anything from a mint condition rookie card to possibly being asked, again, to stay after class. But in the world of credit, … more
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Veteran homelessness is on the rise despite government efforts—here's how it happens
Homelessness reached record levels in 2023, as rents and home prices continued to rise in most of the U.S. One group was particularly impacted: people who have served in the U.S. military. "This … more
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