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Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving down in front of his family, protecting them from the … more
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life added fresh uncertainty to an already tumultuous presidential campaign and … more
EMMA L. WILLIAMS
Emma L. Williams, 69, wife of Arthur “Bubba" Williams, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter on Dec. 2, 1954, she was the daughter of Lillie Mae … more
The Latest: Officials say man who opened fire at Trump rally was a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania
Donald Trump's campaign says he is "fine" after what law enforcement officials are treating as an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Officials said the man who opened fire … more
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Dear Abby, July 14, 2024: Son feels like the only adult when mom's around
DEAR ABBY: I've been having an issue lately involving my mother. It feels like she isn't really my "mother" but someone who thinks we're best friends. It's like she never really grew out of her high … more
Trump says he is fine after being whisked off stage following apparent gunfire at rally
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump's campaign said in a statement that he was "fine" after being whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the … more
'Against the family': Ex-Sumter assistant fire chief alleges blowback after reporting conduct of former co-workers
A former assistant fire chief at Sumter Fire Department says officials forced him out after he blew the whistle on a years-long pattern of questionable conduct at the department. Longtime firefighter Brian Christmas laid out his case in a recent … more
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Tri-county in severe drought; historic 3-level jump from normal spurred by hot, dry conditions causing wildfire, low streamflow, impacts to crops and livestock
If you drive down the side of any road in the area that abuts farmland, you'll see the rural sprawl is not green. "If it's not under the irrigation pivot, it's hurting," said Ricky Atkinson, co-owner/co-operator of Atkinson's Farms in the … more
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Public agenda: July 13, 2024
SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, July 15, 6 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, July 16, at 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. CLARENDON COUNTY PLANNING & PUBLIC SERVICE … more
Sumter veteran awarded $1,000 to support his farm
STAFF REPORT Veteran Kenzie James of Sumter was recently awarded $1,000 to support his farm, Relinoca Farms LLC, by Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Farmer Veteran Coalition. According to a … more
International teacher program brings 20 educators to Sumter County
Teachers from Kenya and as far as the Philippines are settling into their new home for the next three years, and that is Sumter County, where they will teach at local schools before returning to their home countries to share American … more
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Sumter Little Theatre to launch new festival showcasing local talent
Making a bold leap in Sumter's art scene, Sumter Little Theatre will launch its inaugural community festival on Saturday, July 20. Alison Pulcher, executive director of the theater, is still reeling from the success of the 2023-24 SLT season. … more
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SCDOT proposes reduced conflict intersection at Brick Church Road, U.S. 378, comment period open
The tiny parking lot of Goodwill Presbyterian Church in Mayesville was filled with cars as South Carolina Department of Transportation, or SCDOT, held an informal meeting Thursday, July 11, to present a concept that may be new to the community: a … more
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Public comment, bond referendum, textbooks on Sumter school board agenda
Textbook adoptions and a bond referendum for next fiscal year headline Monday's regular monthly meeting for Sumter School District's Board of Trustees. According to the agenda, which is posted publicly on the district's website, the … more
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For peach lovers, an abundant year means lots of varieties
As we approach mid-July, peach trees across South Carolina are heavy with fruit, and picking crews and packing sheds are running at high volume. For growers and peach eaters alike, the 2024 season is a welcome change from last year. And it offers … more
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Older adults in Sumter get free breakfast, free knowledge
UBI Southeast LLC National Telesales Division and Richburg Group hosted its first "Breakfast for Seniors" on Tuesday, July 9. Pamela M. Tisdale Richburg, a licensed life insurance agent and telesales director, lead the event as a means to provide … more
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Hookah lounge approved to come to Broad Street in Sumter
Sumterites may see a new type of business coming to 4672 Broad St. At a Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting Wednesday, July 10, the committee approved a hookah lounge to be placed within a strip of other businesses on the south … more
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K-9 and kids at Sumter summer camp
K-9 Marco and Lead Cpl. M. House visited with the summer camp crew last week at the Sumter Family YMCA. more
Youth have a blast at Summer Arts Institute in Manning
MANNING - More than 90 youths had a blast learning everything from "stepping" to praise and youth dances, choir selections and drama during the weeklong 2024 Summer Arts Institute sponsored by the Jeffrey and Harriet Lampkin Foundation. "This is … more
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Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women's sports; Dawn Staley honored
LOS ANGELES - Led by host Serena Williams, The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women's sports, with Simone Biles, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley and JuJu Watkins among the honorees on Thursday night. Staley, coach of the national … more
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