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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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ALPHONSO DAVIS
Alphonso Davis, 64, son of the late John Davis and Adline Washington Davis, was born on Sept. 17, 1959, in Sumter.  He departed this life on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey … more
Check out the July / August 2024 issue of The Sumter Item Impact
Readers will find all election coverage needed in The Sumter Item and Impact https://www.theitem.com/stories/the-sumter-item-impact-july-august-2024,417688? more
Thousands gather at banquet hall to celebrate life of former fire chief killed at Trump rally
FREEPORT, Pa. (AP) — Thousands of mourners filed into a Pennsylvania banquet hall Thursday to remember the former fire chief who was fatally shot during the attempted assassination of former … more
Russia convicts U.S. reporter of espionage after a trial widely seen as politically motivated
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was convicted Friday of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a maximum-security prison on charges that his employer … more
Majority of Democrats think Kamala Harris would make a good president, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — As President Joe Biden faces a growing drumbeat of pressure to drop his reelection bid, a majority of Democrats think his vice president would make a good president herself. … more
Trump urges unity after assassination attempt while proposing sweeping populist agenda in RNC finale
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump, somber and bandaged, accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention in a speech that described in detail the … more
Russia seeks an 18-year sentence for US reporter as his espionage trial concludes
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Russian prosecutors on Friday sought a prison sentence of 18 years for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich as his espionage trial came to an unusually … more
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption that affected … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's hotels
This edition of Reflections remembers the construction of numerous hotels in downtown Sumter. These buildings were very important for growth of Sumter as it entered the 19th century. The arrival of the railroads in the 1850s and the ensuing influx … more
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Arrival of Deadpool and Wolverine in Marvel Cinematic Universe
After the release of the first "Iron Man" in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe gradually became a blockbuster juggernaut, with every film outing being critical to box office success. Unfortunately, as of late, quantity over quality appears to have … more
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New initiatives coming to Shepherd Center this year
Did you know the Shepherd Center of Sumter has been in our community for 42 years? Few people are aware of its existence or recognize the unique services it offers. The center is open to all those who are 50 years of age and older. It is an … more
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Social Security Matters: Will IRA withdrawals affect my Medicare premiums?
Dear Rusty: I am a member of AMAC and learn so much from the Ask Rusty column. I hope you can give me some information about a question that has come up in my family. My husband is retired and has reached full retirement age. He is considering … more
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Meet the Moms of Sumter Addicts Prayer Group
In 2022, nearly 60% of Americans over the age of 12 used illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco products within the previous month, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Of this group, nearly 20% reported having a … more
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School may be starting soon, but a Jeep show, giant yard sale, burger cookoff and much more will round out summer events
SUMTER Fourth Fridays continues for the summer in front of Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. Every fourth Friday through September, a different band will take the stage at 6:30 p.m., and the event will last until 9 p.m. with food … more
Next Generation News Editor Maple reflects on 1 year of Generation Z-focused series
Time flies when you're having fun. It feels like yesterday that the first issue of Sumter's Next Generation was released to the public. On Aug. 2, 2023, I, along with The Item's graphic designer Cary Howard, Executive Editor Kayla Green, … more
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Summer fun also offered for Sumter's older adults
Summer is the time to have fun and stay busy. However, about a quarter of American seniors suffer from loneliness and social isolation - the very factors that seriously impact their mental health, according to the World Health Organization. Older … more
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Celebrate a new year of learning with back-to-school events in Sumter
The first day of school is right around the corner, and several local events are planned to help your student or students prepare. First, the Sumter Mall will hold its Movin' & Groovin' Back-to-School Event from noon to 3 p.m. … more
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Former Lakewood High star Cisse is ready for big sophomore season at N.C. State
When Brandon Cisse walked in the door at North Carolina State, he wanted to hit the ground running. For many freshmen, the first season of college football is a year of transition. A lot of freshmen take a red-shirt season as they learn what it … more
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3 storylines to know from Sumter School District this month
1. Board votes to transfer $1.7M for new Crestwood stadium Crestwood High School's football team will imminently have an on-campus place to play in for the first time ever. The school opened in 1996. The school board voted to transfer $1.7 … more
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