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U.S. disrupts Russian government-backed disinformation campaign that relied on AI technology
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian internet propaganda campaign backed by the Kremlin that spread disinformation in the United States and relied on artificial intelligence has been disrupted, the … more
Former U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, defense hawk who called human-caused climate change a 'hoax,' dies at 89
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Former Sen. Jim Inhofe, a conservative firebrand known for his strong support of defense spending and his denial that human activity is responsible for the bulk of climate … more
'This is break glass in case of emergency stuff': Analysts alarmed by threats to U.S. data gathering
Inadequate funding and controversial measures in a budget bill could threaten what Americans know about themselves through federal data gathering, statisticians and demographers warn in a new report … more
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CYNTHIA DIANE CHOICE
Cynthia Diane Choice, 67, wife of Ernest Choice, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sumter. Born in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late … more
Lady Legends rout Camden 9-7 behind 2 Wells long balls
After a disappointing end to their regular season on June 27, the Sumter Lady Legends had to wait a week before they returned to the field for the postseason. After all that time off, they … more
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Support for legal abortion has risen since Supreme Court eliminated protections, AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans oppose a federal abortion ban as a rising number support access to abortions for any reason, a new poll finds, highlighting a politically … more
Kyiv mourns as rescuers sift piles of rubble at a children's hospital hit by a Russian missile
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Rescuers searched the rubble at a children's hospital Tuesday for more dead and wounded, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, a day Russian missiles slammed into … more
Paramount and Skydance merge, signaling end of a family reign in Hollywood and the rise of new power
NEW YORK (AP) — The entertainment giant Paramount will merge with Skydance, closing out a decades-long run by the Redstone family in Hollywood and injecting desperately needed cash into a … more
Here's what to know about Boeing agreeing to plead guilty to fraud in 737 Max crashes
Boeing will have a felony conviction if it follows through on an agreement with prosecutors to plead guilty to fraud in connection with approval of its 737 Max before two of the planes crashed, … more
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Hatch recalls nearly 1 million power adapters sold with baby sound machines due to shock hazard
NEW YORK (AP) — Due to a shock hazard, a California company is recalling nearly 1 million power adapters sold with sound machines marketed to help infants and young children sleep. The … more
Some power restored in Houston after Hurricane Beryl while storm spawns tornadoes as it moves east
HOUSTON (AP) — Power started to come back for some of the millions of homes and businesses left in the dark when Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Houston area, while the weakened storm moved … more
Dear Abby, July 9, 2024: Woman believes sister has stepped over boundaries
DEAR ABBY: My sister has bullied and controlled me most of my life. She has said many very unkind things, and I have reached a place in my life where I need peace and distance from her. Because of … more
KATIE W. DAVIS
Katie W. Davis, 90, wife of the late Joe Davis Sr., died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her residence in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Alexander Witherspoon and Lucille … more
WILLIE OLDEN JR.
Willie Olden Jr., 91, widower of Janie White Olden and son of the late Willie Olden Sr. and Celeste White Olden, was born on Nov. 15, 1932, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, … more
MARIE DRUSILLA RHETT BRITT
Marie Drusilla Rhett Britt, 93, widow of Sinclair Britt and daughter of the late Crystal Rhett and Ella Kelly Rhett, was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in St. George, South Carolina. She departed this life … more
JAMES L. WATERS
Memorial service for James Lynwood Waters, 86, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Barr-Price Funeral Home and Crematorium, Historic Batesburg-Leesville Chapel. The family will … more
THOMAS RICHARD SINGLETON JR.
FLORENCE — Thomas Richard "Ricky" Singleton Jr., age 67, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Florence. You may go to … more
Sumter Speed thrives at regionals; 2 qualify for nationals
Sumter Speed athletes took part in the USATF Region 4 Junior Olympic Championships during the Fourth of July weekend at Marrow High School just south of Atlanta, Georgia. In total, they had 10 … more
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Sumter sheriff’s office arrests 1 in killing of Stephen Collins 2 years later; investigation continues
On July 8, 2022, 81-year-old Stephen Collins was found dead inside his Edgehill Road home with multiple gunshot wounds. Two years later, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in … more
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U.S. to expand control of land sales to foreigners near 56 additional military sites
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. wants to expand a Treasury committee's jurisdiction to review land sales near U.S. military sites where foreigners are the buyers. New Treasury rulemaking would … more
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