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Church bells speak again in Spain thanks to effort to recover the lost 'language' of ringing by hand
JOANETES, Spain - Xavier Pallàs plants his feet on the belfry floor, grips the rope, and with one tug fills the lush Spanish valley below with the reverberating peal of a church bell. Clang-clong! Clang-clong! Clang-CLONG! The swinging bronze … more
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Scorched by history: Discriminatory past shapes heat waves in minority and low-income neighborhoods
NEW YORK - Ruben Berrios knows the scorching truth: When it comes to extreme heat, where you live can be a matter of life and death. The 66-year-old lives in Mott Haven, a low-income neighborhood in New York's South Bronx, where more than 90 … more
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Sumter Opera House to appear on big screen in September in 5th 'God's Not Dead' installment
If you watch "God's Not Dead: In God We Trust," coming to theaters Sept. 12, you might see something or someone familiar. Earlier this year, 400 people from Sumter and surrounding states answered the call to be extras in the filming of parts of … more
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Column: One of Morris College's best, Dr. Staggers, leaves school
Anyone familiar with the idiom "hit the ground running" knows it accentuates how serious Dr. Leroy Staggers was about the tremendous responsibility of leading Morris College and transitioning it into an even stronger center of higher education. The … more
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Devout athletes find strength in their faith. But practicing it and elite sports can pose hurdles
It's been 100 years since a Scottish runner famously refused to race on a Sunday at the Paris Olympics because of his Christian beliefs. Devout top athletes say elite sports performance still poses some hurdles for the faith practices that are … more
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Scammers are swiping billions from Americans every year; most crooks are getting away with it
The scammers are winning. Sophisticated overseas criminals are stealing tens of billions of dollars from Americans every year, a crime wave projected to get worse as the U.S. population ages and technology like AI makes it easier than ever to … more
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Peanut butter cookies, bananas unite in scrumptious dessert
Put delicious desserts back on the menu all summer long with savory favorites that don't call for wasting sunny days in the kitchen. Single-serve solutions are perfect for sharing with guests, whether you're hosting a pool party … more
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Open Bible Baptist Church welcomes new pastor, new members in Sumter
Danny E. Edwards may have recently joined Open Bible Baptist Church as its new pastor, but he is far from new to the church and Sumter community. Edwards moved to Sumter in 1979 at just 13 years old when his father, Verdie E. Edwards, became a … more
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Public agenda: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
SUMTER BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Wednesday, July 10, 3 p.m., fourth floor council chambers, Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St. SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, July 11, at 5:30 p.m., registration / election … more
Around Town: Wednesday, July 10, 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
S.C. public alligator lottery applications close July 15
If you haven't applied yet, time is running out to apply for the public alligator lottery.A $10 nonrefundable application fee is required to apply. A randomized computer drawing based on a preference point system will determine the selection of … more
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Data shows rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses
NEW YORK - Cost pressures continue to hurt small businesses. In particular, rent inflation is a pressure point for small businesses, according to new data from the Bank of America Institute. The average monthly share of rent in total payments … more
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Manning-Santee falls flat in 10-0 loss to Horry
Manning-Santee traveled to Horry on Monday with a chance to firmly secure third place in SCALB League 2 with a victory. But Post 68 struggled to get anything going on the road, falling 10-0. Now Manning-Santee would need a victory over top-ranked … more
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Guardians own No. 1 pick in upcoming MLB draft, a selection that could alter team's future
CLEVELAND - Top of the AL Central. Top of the MLB draft. It's been a season of firsts for Cleveland. Along with opening a surprising lead in their division with a strong three-plus months under rookie manager Stephen Vogt, the Guardians have … more
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Little art enthusiasts enjoy annual Sumter County Gallery of Art camps
Participants create art during the Sumter County Gallery of Art youth summer camp on Tuesday morning, July 9. This week at the gallery, students are participating in Fun in the Mud, Art Without Limits, … more
Former Gator Holland prepares to make jump from upstart Erskine to Charleston Southern
Former Lakewood standout Omar Holland is used to taking an unfamiliar path in life. The hulking offensive lineman didn't start playing football until he was in high school but quickly showed colleges that he was ready for more than playing under … more
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Bolt is smart and easy to train
Introducing the ever-so-handsome Bolt. This wonderful boy is a bundle of joy and intelligence. Bolt is incredibly smart and easy to train, thanks to his super food motivation. He already knows "sit" and "down" and is now working on giving paw. Bolt … more
Sinner loses to Medvedev at Wimbledon after getting treatment from trainer
LONDON - Top-seeded Jannik Sinner was treated by a trainer and left the court during the third set, seemingly surged in the fourth and then faltered again in the fifth, eventually losing to Daniil Medvedev 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 in the … more
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New Sumter United Ministries emergency shelter construction expected to be done at end of July
For about six years, Sumter United Ministries has been in the process of completing its new shelter and accompanying mini homes. At the end of July, the ministry is hoping construction will be finished. "We've been working at it since before the … more
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Sumter Item kicks off Summer of Caring fundraiser for Sumter United Ministries
Temperatures are rising, and it's scorching already. Our prayer here at Sumter United Ministries is that everyone is staying cool and hydrated. Summer is here, and boy has it made an entrance. With that being said, we need you. Every day, we … more
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