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Lady Legends ready to roll as season begins
The fourth season of American Legion softball is finally here, and Sumter's inaugural team is out to a cracking start. The Sumter Post 15 Lady Legends dominated their opener against the newly formed Chapin squad with 24-1 and 19-0 victories on … more
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Former Crestwood standout Farmer reflects on freshman season after winning region player of the year honors
Former Crestwood all-state center Tashiana Farmer learned the hard way that college basketball isn't all fun and games. While she found quick success on the court, Farmer struggled with the challenges that come with being a college athlete. At … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: June 6, 1944: D-Day, the invasion that changed the course of history
D-Day was the most critical day of our generation. We are deeply indebted to the press, radio, and newsreels which since the beginning of the invasion have kept us fully informed as to the movements of the Allied Forces. This, the greatest … more
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A realistic way to protect kids from social media? Find a middle ground
Ahmed Othman isn't on TikTok and doesn't want to be. He and his younger sister got iPhones when they were in eighth and seventh grade, respectively, but with no social media, just iMessage. Their parents, who are both computer scientists, spent … more
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BizTalk: New extended-stay hotel coming to Broad Street Woodspring Suites set to open next year
A new hotel - of the extended-stay variety - will be coming to Broad Street near Tractor Supply Co. A permit with the Sumter Building Department and the construction superintendent on site confirmed on Friday that a Woodspring Suites is being … more
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Sumter Community Foundation celebrates local nonprofits, presents over $9,000 in dollar-for-dollar matches from Midlands Gives Day
Sumter nonprofits are looking to make big strides, and one local foundation is lending a helping hand. Sumter Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, hosted a check presentation for a total of $9,309 on … more
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St. Anne and St. Jude sees 'many new faces' at inaugural Sumter International Food Festival
St. Anne and St. Jude Roman Catholic Church saw a great turnout at its Inaugural Sumter International Food Festival. The parish combined in 2016, began gathering under one roof in 2023 and has a "culturally diverse landscape," according to … more
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Award-winning All About Sumter magazine to be released in July
The Sumter Item's official annual guide to all of the businesses, people and places that make Sumter County great will be released in late July. The All About Sumter magazine will help newcomers and residents alike navigate the area and celebrate … more
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YouTube toughens policy on gun videos and youth; critics say proof will be in enforcement
WASHINGTON (AP) — YouTube is changing its policies about firearm videos in an effort to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users. The video sharing platform owned by … more
Letter to the editor: Thank you to all who participated in inaugural Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K
April 20, 2024, was perfect weather to grab your swim gear and head on down to Myrtle Beach for a day of fun in the sun with family and friends. But yet, so many wonderful families traveled near and … more
Cybersecurity roles among most in-demand in U.S. amid rising data breaches
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GARDENIA ROBINSON BURGESS
Gardenia Robinson Burgess, affectionately known as “Cindy”, 65, departed this life on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. She was born Dec. 2, 1958, to the … more
MADISON LEMUEL CHARZELL HUDLEY
Madison “Chuckie” Lemuel Charzell Hudley was born to the late Lawrence Wilson and Carolyn Green on Jan. 19, 1967, in Washington, D.C. He was adopted at an early age by Madison and … more
JAMIE ALLAN BARKLEY
Jamie Allan Barkley, age 55, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen … more
LORETTA ELAINE KEELS BROWN
GREELEYVILLE — Loretta Elaine Keels Brown, 79, died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at her residence in Greeleyville. She was born April 8, 1945, in Greeleyville, a daughter of the late Henry Edger and … more
Appeals court halts Trump's Georgia case during appeal of order allowing Willis to stay on case
ATLANTA (AP) — An appeals court has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others while it reviews the lower court judge's ruling allowing … more
U.S.-built pier in Gaza is reconnected after repairs, and aid will flow soon, U.S. Central Command says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military-built pier designed to carry badly needed aid into Gaza by boat has been reconnected to the beach in the besieged territory after a section broke apart in … more
Judge says fair trial impossible and drops murder charges against parents in 1989 killing of boy
COLUMBIA (AP) — A South Carolina judge on Friday threw out murder charges filed this year against a father and a stepmother, saying there was no new evidence they killed their 5-year-old child … more
Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testifies about her father in his federal gun trial, ending 1st week
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden's daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father while he was at a California rehab center, telling jurors that he … more
JESSIE MAXINE TUTTON
MANNING — Jessie Maxine Tutton, 85, widow of Thomas (Tommy) Lee Tutton entered her eternal home Thursday, June 6, 2024, at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born Feb. 16, 1939, in Sumter, she was the … more
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