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Morris President Sewell returns to Harvard to participate in New Presidents' Cohort
Although only on campus for three weeks, Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell has been selected as one of only five Historically Black Colleges and Universities presidents to participate in Harvard's New President Cohort, … more
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Around Town: July 20, 2024
The Sumter Mall will hold the Movin' & Groovin' Back-to-School Event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the mall. This event promises a fun-filled day with activities, involvement from local organizations, fantastic deals, and more to help … more
Simba would love more one-on-one attention with a new family
Simba is a 1-year-old, orange tabby, male domestic shorthair cat. Simba is current on vaccinations, neutered and tested negative for Feline Leukemia and Feline AIDS. He is a little shy when he first meets new people but is working on coming out of … more
Tristan is friendly and outgoing with puppy energy
Tristan is a 5-month-old, black-and-tan, male hound/shepherd mix. Tristan is current on vaccines and will be neutered prior to his adoption being finalized. He currently weighs around 25 pounds but definitely still has some more growing to do. We … more
Clarendon students, teachers will have free learning resources thanks to new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools
MANNING (BUSINESS WIRE) - Starting this school year, Clarendon students, parents and teachers will have free access to a range of classes, tutoring and learning plans available to them through a new partnership that will last for … more
Public Agenda: July 20, 2024
SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, July 22, at 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 934-0396, extension 103. HARVIN CLARENDON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD Monday, July 22, 4:30 p.m., 215 N. Brooks St., … more
ALMEDA SALYERS KIRBY
Almeda Salyers Kirby, 84, widow of Olea Elliot Kirby, died Friday, July 19, 2024, at the home of her daughter surrounded by family. Born June 1, 1940, in Tazewell, Virginia, she was the daughter of … more
RICHARD ALLEN JOHNSON JR.
Richard Allen Johnson Jr., 85, son of the late Richard Allen Johnson Sr. and Myrtle Fleming Johnson, was born on April 30, 1939, in Sumter. He departed this life on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Prisma … more
Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth gather more momentum as password-sharing crackdown pays off
Netflix's subscriber and earnings growth accelerated in its latest quarter as the video streaming service benefits from a crackdown on freeloading viewers, an expansion into advertising and an … more
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A massive tech outage is causing worldwide disruptions. Here's what we know
NEW YORK (AP) — Much of the world faced online disarray Friday as a widespread technology outage affected companies and services across industries — grounding flights, knocking banks and … more
SHIRLEY HUNTER JEFFERSON
Shirley Hunter Jefferson, 72, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal rest Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia. She was born in Sumter … more
Manning-Santee seniors end their season with loss to West Columbia
Manning-Santee returned home on Thursday to host West Columbia with their season on the line in the first round of the South Carolina American Legion playoffs. After a loss on Wednesday, they needed … more
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Sumter juniors drop rain-delayed matchup with Richland-Red; Senior game postponed
Stormy weather continues to be a thorn in the side of Sumter Post 15. The junior team needed four days to play the first two games of their second-round playoff series with Richland-Red. The senior … more
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Vietnam Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, the country's most powerful leader, dies at age 80
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Nguyen Phu Trong, general secretary of Vietnam's ruling Communist Party and the country's most powerful politician, has died following months of ill health, official media … more
Best draft picks of all-time for every MLB team
The Major League Baseball draft is unique among professional sports drafts. The 30 organizations pick teenagers and college students who will not join their big league clubs for years—if ever. … more
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The South was the center of rural population growth last year
The Southeastern U.S. was responsible for nearly 90% of the population growth that occurred in rural America last year, a Daily Yonder analysis of 2023 Census Bureau data shows. From … more
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Bottled water is full of microplastics. Is it still 'natural'?
Is bottled water really "natural" if it's contaminated with microplastics? A series of lawsuits recently filed against six bottled water brands claim that it's deceptive to use labels like "100 … more
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Most popular late-night hosts of all time
Late-night TV has been around for 75 years. In 1949, Faye Emerson became the first late-night TV host when her 15-minute self-titled variety series began airing on CBS at 11 p.m. Running for two … more
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The jean evolution: How denim styles have reflected America over the past 120 years
​​Few things connect world citizens like food, music, and vanity. Everyone—no matter the context—wants to look good. With an article of clothing as common as denim jeans, it's easy to … more
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Fentanyl test strips save lives, so why are they illegal in some states?
Drug overdose deaths driven by fentanyl have risen sharply over the past decade, underscoring an ongoing—and worsening—American opioid epidemic leaving a staggering loss of life in its … more
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