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NBA free agency flurry kicks off with stars on the move
Paul George is going back to the Eastern Conference, and surely has made Joel Embiid very happy in the process. George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a person with knowledge of the move told The … more
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Celtics star Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314M extension
Jayson Tatum is the newest member of the NBA's $300 million club. The Boston Celtics star has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the reigning NBA champions, a person with knowledge of the situation told The … more
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Richardson, McLaughlin, Lyles set to lead Americans to big medal haul at Olympic track
EUGENE, Ore. - The U.S. Olympic track trials ended on a high note. Or, in this case, on a low number. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered the world record once more in her signature event, the 400-meter hurdles. With her run of 50.65 seconds, she … more
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Spiller, Graham to be inducted into Clemson Ring of Honor
CLEMSON - All-Americans Kim Graham-Miller and C.J. Spiller will be inducted into the Clemson Ring of Honor this fall. Graham-Miller was a five-time All-American and four-time ACC Most Valuable Player in track between 1990 and 1993, and Spiller was a … more
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Logano wins at Nashville in record 5th OT for 1st NASCAR Cup Series victory of the year
LEBANON, Tenn. - Joey Logano felt he couldn't get to the finish line fast enough with his No. 22 Ford sputtering and nearly out of gas. First, he had to hold off the driver with the fastest car to win the rain-delayed race that seemingly wouldn't … more
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Column by the Rev. Clay Smith: Fourth of July ....
This Fourth of July will be a quiet one for me.  I will catch up on some chores, take a nap, feed my cows and grill some hamburgers.  It is my right as an American to spend the day as I … more
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Youth Optimist Bike Club is new for South Sumter
Grab your helmet and get ready to ride this summer with the Palmetto Optimist Club's Youth Optimist Bike Club. Palmetto Optimist Club in Sumter, a part of Optimist International dedicated to engaging with Sumter youth through service, introduced … more
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Crowd celebrates independence at Dillon Park
Ryan Barrs of Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics sets up ahead of a Fourth of July fireworks show at Dillon Park on Saturday, June 29. The show was held ahead of the holiday for crowds to celebrate. See more photos on … more
State fire marshal shares Fourth of July fireworks safety tips
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the South Carolina State Fire Marshal is reminding citizens to put safety first when participating in any fireworks activities. "Independence Day is a time to reflect on our country's history," State Fire … more
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Sumter school board votes to transfer $1.7M for completion of new stadium at Crestwood
Project management issues aside, Sumter's school board approved an administrative recommendation to transfer $1.7 million in capital funds to complete Crestwood High School's new football stadium at a special-called meeting last week. The total … more
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A's top Diamondbacks behind quality start from Sears
PHOENIX - Zack Gelof tripled to key a three-run eighth and the Oakland Athletics snapped a five-game losing streak, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-4 on Friday night. The A's also halted an 11-game road losing streak. They hadn't won away from … more
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell: U.S. inflation is slowing again, though it isn't yet time to cut rates
WASHINGTON - Inflation in the United States is slowing again after higher readings earlier this year, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, while adding that more such evidence would be needed before the Fed would cut interest … more
Lakewood to host 1st youth track camp July 12
Lakewood track and field coach Youshi Kirkland has passionately been committed to expanding the sport at The Swamp since taking over the program. He started Friendship Elite Track Club to give his athletes an outlet for track and field outside of … more
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Sumter Speed athletes gear up for USATF regionals this weekend
Sumter Speed, the track and cross country program for Rip Ripley's Next Level Athletics, continues to grow in its third summer of action. The addition of running programs at schools across the county led to a boom in activity this summer. The hard … more
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PAULINE ANN FRYER
BISHOPVILLE — Pauline Ann Fryer, 80, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest … more
Judge delays Trump's hush money sentencing until at least September after high court immunity ruling
Former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case has been postponed until at least September after the judge agreed Tuesday to weigh the possible impact of a new Supreme Court ruling … more
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GWENDOLYN JONES MCCANTS
Gwendolyn Jones McCants, 59, wife of Derrick McCants and daughter of Earline Montgomery Jones and the late Matthew Jones Sr., was born on March 10, 1965, in Sumter. She departed this life on Sunday, … more
DWIGHT ANTHONY BROOKS
Dwight Anthony Brooks, 69, husband of Fiesta Witherspoon Brooks and son of the late Howard Brooks and Calanthia Olevia Gould McEachin, was born on Nov. 27, 1954, in Denton, Maryland.  He … more
Sumter P-15’s let lead slip away against Florence in 4-3 loss
The Sumter P15’s hosted Florence on Monday with the League 2 title on the line. After dropping the first game of their series with Florence last week, they fought to even the series when they … more
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Many Democrats feel powerless to replace Biden as party leaders fight to contain debate fallout
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders describes President Joe Biden's recent debate performance as "painful." In an interview, he says he's not confident that Biden can win this fall. But the … more
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