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MARIE ENGLISH SPANN
Marie “Jean” English Spann, 68, transitioned peacefully to her eternal rest after a long illness early Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. She was born in … more
KATIE W. DAVIS
Funeral services for Katie W. Davis will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA), 9124 Plowden Mill Road, Alcolu, with the Rev. Alonza Washington … more
GLADYS D. BARNO
Funeral services for Ms. Gladys D. Barno, 83, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church (new sanctuary) – 609 Manning Ave., Sumter. Interment will … more
Frustration builds in Houston as utility struggles to restore power cut by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's biggest utility came under mounting pressure Wednesday over its response to Hurricane Beryl, as nearly 1.4 million area homes and businesses remained without power and … more
House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday was poised to vote on a proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration, a proposal Republicans have prioritized as an … more
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Judge says Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy case likely to be dismissed. But his debts aren't going away
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge said Wednesday he was leaning toward throwing out Rudy Giuliani 's bankruptcy case after lawyers for the cash-strapped former New York City mayor and his biggest … more
U.S. national highway agency issues advisory over faulty air bag replacements in used cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers about "cheap, substandard replacement air bag inflators" in used cars that can fail to prevent serious injuries or death in a … more
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CNN cutting about 100 jobs and plans to debut digital subscriptions before year's end
CNN is eliminating approximately 100 jobs and plans to debut its first digital subscriptions before the end of the year as the news network leans into reshaping its business. In a memo sent to … more
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Kevin Costner's second 'Horizon' film pulled from theatrical release
NEW YORK (AP) — The August theatrical release for the second chapter of Kevin Costner's ambitious Western epic "Horizon: An American Saga" has been canceled after the first film fizzled in … more
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Junior P-15 advance in legion playoffs after rout of Marion
The Sumter Junior P-15’s are headed to the second round of the American Legion playoffs after cruising to a pair of victories over Marion. The bats were hot for the Sumter juniors this week. … more
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Lady Patriots break away late for 7-1 playoff win over Lady Legends, set up matchup with The Quad
Sometimes it just takes one hit to break open a softball game. When Sumter Post 15 got together in the second round of the American Legion postseason on Tuesday, Lady Patriot shortstop Maliah Wright … more
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Pelosi says 'it's up to the president' to decide whether to stay in the race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday "it's up to the president to decide" if he should stay in the 2024 race despite President Joe Biden's insistence he is still … more
Actor George Clooney, a high-profile Biden supporter and fundraiser, asks president to leave race
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record … more
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Houston residents stew and swelter after storm Beryl leaves millions without power
HOUSTON (AP) — The return of searing heat in the Houston area has deepened the misery for people still without power after Hurricane Beryl left residents in search of places to cool off and … more
Dear Abby, July 10, 2024: Woman's handsy male friends thumb their noses at fiance
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee has a number of male friends she has known for years. One of them stops off at her work, brings food and gifts, and may go out with her after hours. Another called her one evening and invited her out for drinks to celebrate his … more
Letter to the editor: Freedom meant something to the founders
I hope you had a great Independence Day celebration. We cooked hotdogs, shot a few fireworks and watched our grandboy entertain us with his glorious almost 2-year-old activities! In the background was all the noise about the debate and who will or … more
Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education
Americans are increasingly skeptical about the value and cost of college, with most saying they feel the U.S. higher education system is headed in the "wrong direction," according to a new poll. Overall, only 36% of adults say they have a "great … more
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Letter to the editor: Reading about good people like Miss Judy will cause us all to strive to be better
Thank you for writing that article about Judy Lessard. It is refreshing to read stories about good people who are kind and make a positive contribution in our community. Please keep finding those people and writing articles about them! Judy … more
Church news: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., Sumter, announces: - Friday, July 12, Food Pantry Giveaway at 1 p.m. while supplies last. Hearts United (formerly Knitting Hearts for Christ Ministry), meeting at Bethesda Church of God, … more
Things to do around the Midlands: Catch a play that's back by popular demand at Weldon, watch races at Summer Sizzler and more in the area this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Military ID card holders are welcome to the Rewind: '80s Deck Party on Shaw Air Force Base on Friday, July 19, at 6 p.m. … more
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