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Hurricane Beryl roars toward Mexico after leaving destruction in Jamaica and eastern Caribbean
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl ripped off roofs in Jamaica, jumbled fishing boats in Barbados and damaged or destroyed 95% of homes on a pair of islands in St. Vincent and the … more
Ukraine's army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to seizing strategically important town
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A spokesperson for Ukraine's military said its army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk … more
GM will pay $146 million in penalties because 5.9 million older vehicles emit excess carbon dioxide
WASHINGTON (AP) — General Motors will pay nearly $146 million in penalties to the federal government because 5.9 million of its older vehicles do not comply with emissions and fuel economy … more
Biden vows to keep running as signs point to rapidly eroding support for him on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to keep running for reelection, rejecting growing pressure from Democrats to withdraw after a disastrous debate performance … more
Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war surges past 38,000, Gaza Health Ministry says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that the Palestinian death toll from nearly nine months of war has surged past 38,000. The ministry … more
FRED LEON LLOYD JR.
WEDGEFIELD — Fred Leon Lloyd Jr., 79, husband of Marie E. “Penny” Webster Lloyd, died Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born Jan. 3, 1945, in Florence, he … more
BETTY JEAN JOHNSON TILLER
Betty Jean Johnson Tiller, 77, wife of Dudley Tiller Jr., and daughter of the late Eugene Johnson and Mary Louise Pearson Johnson, was born on Dec. 23, 1946, in Sumter.  She departed this life … more
Dear Abby, July 4, 2024: Mother, daughter spar over parenting styles
DEAR ABBY: I am raising a granddaughter. We went to visit her aunt and cousin and had a nice day until my granddaughter told her aunt she should let her 5-year-old pick out her own clothes. My … more
Millions swelter under dangerous Fourth of July heat wave
About 134 million people in the U.S. are under alerts as an "extremely dangerous and record-breaking" heat wave broils much of the country, according to the National Weather Service. Regions … more
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Sumter, Manning-Santee drop League 2 matchups
The Sumter P-15’s and Manning-Santee Post 68 both hit the road for League 2 games on Tuesday. The P-15’s traveled to Florence, falling 9-0 to the 20-1 squad from Post 1. Manning-Santee, … more
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Legion softball playoff brackets set, tournament begins Monday
The South Carolina American Legion postseason is set to begin on Monday and two squads from Sumter Post 15 will be competing to take home the title. Both the Sumter Lady Patriots and Sumter Lady … more
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Chris Hardy resigns from Sumter Chamber of Commerce
Chris Hardy is no longer with the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, the business network announced Wednesday, July 3, after his resignation as president and CEO was accepted, effective immediately. … more
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Celebrating the legendary Lizard Man
Bishopville held its annual Lizard Man Stomp on Saturday, June 29, in downtown. Crowds looked for the fabled creature from Scape Ore Swamp and enjoyed a car show, arts and crafts, kids' games, face painting, an opportunity to take pictures with the … more
Letter to the editor: Is U.S. leadership prepared for now and the future?
On this day, I am so thankful that I was born in the 1930's and not in this century. What a wonderful time to live. We were respected not only from within, but even by our adversaries. Sure, we had WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, but … more
S.C. State Fair accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South Carolina are invited to submit their entries now … more
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South Carolina editorial roundup: Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Times and Democrat June 25 Runoffs not perfect but keep them Voters return to the polls [June 25] for runoffs two weeks after the June primaries. Unlike in a general election in which the candidate with the most votes wins, a primary … more
Sumter may see new Dollar General in Dalzell
The Sumter City-County Planning Commission approved a request Wednesday, June 26, that could bring a 21st Dollar General to Sumter County at 3555 Camden Hwy. in Dalzell. The new store, if it comes to fruition, would be 12,480 square feet and … more
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Fireworks and furry friends: A guide to pet safety this July 4
During thunderstorms, does your dog hide in the bathtub or your cat growl at the first rumble? This same anxiety often surfaces during holidays like July 4 when fireworks light up the sky. As Americans gear up for Independence Day festivities … more
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Poison ivy: Identify it, get rid of it
For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I'd have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can't say for sure whether I'm immune to the rash that tortures so many of my fellow gardeners or if … more
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Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant
Summer grilling tends to focus on meat, but vegetables also get great flavor from a stint over hot coals. So move the burgers and hot dogs to the side and make room on your grill for smoky, tender eggplant. In this recipe from our cookbook "Milk … more
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