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Local teams find success at youth state tournaments
Several Sumter squads took part in their respective youth state tournaments over the weekend. The Sumter 10U Angels X-Play All-Stars took part in the Dixie Youth State Softball Tournament in Iva July 5-9 and finished as runners up. After an 11-0 … more
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Around Town: July 13, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Sumter County Recreation Department will be offering 2024-25 After School Programs at the following locations: … more
Summerton Back 2 School Bash honors town's former mayor
SUMMERTON - Summerton Police Department will hold its annual Back 2 School Bash on Saturday, July 20, in memory of the late Tony Junious, Summerton's mayor who died in a two-vehicle wreck on Jan. 27, 2024. "Mayor (Tony) Junious was so involved … more
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Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova, Paolini meet in final
LONDON - Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. So, yeah, she's pretty surprised to have reached the final at the All England Club on Saturday against No. 7 Jasmine Paolini, who is equally … more
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A's cool off Red Sox with 5-2 win at Fenway behind Butler, Sears
BOSTON - Lawrence Butler hit a two-run double to back a solid outing from former Wilson Hall star JP Sears as the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 on Wednesday night. Oakland improved to 1-4 this season against the Red Sox, who had … more
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Defending champ Alcaraz beats Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
LONDON - Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (1), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. After a so-so opening set, Alcaraz transformed back into the … more
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Filing for Sumter mayor, city council elections opens Monday, July 15
With ballots set for elections featuring candidates running behind a party, the last piece to the Nov. 5 general election is local nonpartisan races. In Sumter, that includes the mayor and three city council seats as well as four seats on the … more
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Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here's what to know
Extreme heat can raise the danger of heat-related illnesses and threaten health in a more subtle way — by amplifying the side effects of many common medications. Hot weather, too, can … more
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Russian assassination plots against those supporting Ukraine uncovered in Europe, official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Western intelligence agencies have uncovered Russian plots to carry out assassinations, arson and other sabotage in Europe against companies and people linked to support for … more
CELESTINE MYERS
ALCOLU — Celestine Myers, 88, widow of James Myers, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center, Alcolu. She was born June 22, 1936, in Manning, a daughter of the … more
Dear Abby, July 13, 2024: Boyfriend is punished for an imagined event
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend, "Jessica," thinks I've cheated on her because I didn't come home right away after being given the day off. My grandparents were away on vacation. When they go away, they want me to check on the house and bring in the mail … more
Column: Slip away to spend quiet time with God, be encouraged
It's reassuring to know that as a child of God, you are not alone in this world. Our gracious heavenly Father has promised that He is aware and interested in even the tiniest occurrences in your life and has promised to be with you always. Does this … more
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Duke Energy offers tips to save as temperatures remain high
Warmer-than-average temperatures continue in South Carolina this summer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seasonal temperature outlook. Duke Energy is offering ways customers can take control of their energy use."As … more
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Letter to the editor: Penny tax projected revenue should be divided by area
I am continually astonished how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling to survive and obtain basic living. The questions for elected and individuals seeking our vote should … more
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Things you think you know
Everyone knows that Adam and Eve ate the apple and got thrown out of the garden - right? Actually, nowhere in the Bible is a specific fruit named. John Milton in 1644 said it was an apple after French and German artists had depicted apples on the … more
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Vatican announces it will prepare a document on role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican said Tuesday that its doctrine office will prepare a document on women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church, a new initiative to respond to longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church's … more
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Opinion: Fail-safe institution proves not so safe
Between 1998 and 2003, the budget of the National Institutes of Health was doubled. This was an extraordinary enterprise after the multi-year, post-Cold War decline in defense spending and at a time when government agency budgets tended to be … more
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Clarendon briefs: Church block party, community meeting, library events and more
Seacoast Church hosts Block Party on July 13 MANNING - Seacoast Church will host a Block Party from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at 202 Dickson St. The Unity in Community event will include a backpack giveaway, free cookout, games, … more
Peach would do well with an active family
Peach is an 11-month-old, black-and-white, female shepherd mix. Peach is current on vaccinations, spayed and tested negative for heartworms. She currently weighs about 35 pounds but most likely still has a little bit of growing to do. Peach is very … more
Kuna is a sweet, friendly cat who loves attention
Kuna is a 1-year-old, gray tabby, male domestic shorthair cat. Kuna is current on all vaccinations, neutered and tested negative for Feline Leukemia and AIDs. He is an absolute sweetheart who loves attention. Kuna is very friendly and outgoing. He … more
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