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Sumter Beacon releases showtimes for 'Bull Street' movie filmed in Clarendon
Include a trip to Beacon Cinemas in your weekend plans, as showtimes for the Clarendon County-filmed feature "Bull Street" have been released. Lynn Dow, a New Yorker with ties to Summerton, and Wendy Tucker Tannock, of Bermuda, began filming … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Sumter High's Michael O'Neal scouts for sustainability, encourages teens to make a difference
Pristine trails, crisp, clean air and a pond filled with wildlife - that's the vision that drives Sumter High School rising junior Michael O'Neal to care for the school's Environmental Center. At 16 years old, Michael said his dedication to … more
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Epps Ortho K9-5K raises money for Sumter SPCA
PHOTOS BY MARK PEKURI / THE SUMTER ITEM Dogs of all breeds, owners and friends came out to support the Epps Ortho K9-5K, a professionally timed race, held Saturday, June 1. In 2017, Dr. Thomas W. Epps was looking for a way to increase what he was … more
Sumter School District will move to electronic procurement with new school year
After some delays, it appears Sumter School District will go live with an electronic procurement process system with the start of the new school year. District Chief Financial Officer Shatika Spearman confirmed to the school board's Finance … more
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Vikings' Jefferson signs richest non-QB contract in NFL history
MINNEAPOLIS - Justin Jefferson became the latest player to cash in on the league-wide push for elite pass catchers. Matching the historic start to his career, Jefferson will be paid - for now - like no one else at his position. The Minnesota … more
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Lee County school board District 1 race
Two Democrats will face each other in the June primary for the Lee County School District Board of Trustees' Area (or District) 1 race, and the winner will run unopposed in the November election. For the primary, incumbent Mattie Moses Mack and … more
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Clarendon council chairman candidate answers questions about his candidacy
There are three candidates for Clarendon County Council chair, according to the South Carolina Election Commission. The seat is currently held by Dwight L. Stewart Jr. Stewart is running again, and the other two candidates are LaNette Samuels Cooper … more
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Free men's health event with chance to win gift card is June 15
Men in the Sumter area will be able to get screened for prostate cancer, learn about healthy living and possibly win a gift card for their screening participation during a free community health event later this month. Sumter … more
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Veterans Affairs Office budget request approved, Solicitor's Office budget request denied by Sumter County Council
The third and final reading of Sumter County's 2024-25 budget is coming up on June 11. The budget must pass three readings by council to become official in time for the start of the fiscal year on July 1, and the second reading of the budget was … more
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SCDOT asks for public input on Momentum 2050 plan through survey on transportation
The South Carolina Department of Transportation is looking for public input on the future of transportation in South Carolina through a multimodal transportation survey. Momentum 2050 is the … more
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South Carolina is trading its all-male Supreme Court for an all-white one
COLUMBIA — South Carolina is about to trade its all-male state Supreme court for an all-white one. The General Assembly, which picks almost all state judges, is expected Wednesday to … more
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LEVERN WILLIAMS
Mr. Levern Williams entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence, 561 Windham Town Road, Lamar. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 3 until 5:30 p.m. at the … more
WILLIE O'BRIAN DEAN
Willie O’Brian Dean, 50, son of Willie Dean and Viola Mack Harry, was born on June 11, 1973, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Sumter. Public viewing will be … more
JOAN L. MOGENSEN
Joan L. Mogensen, age 61, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2024, at her home in Sumter. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen … more
SUSAN MARTIN
Ms. Susan Martin of Sumter passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024, at noon with visitation at 11 a.m. at Joshua Baptist Church, 5200 Live Oak Road, … more
GARDENIA CINDY BURGESS
Gardenia Cindy Burgess, 65, wife of Bernard Burgess, died Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Born in Sumter on Dec. 2, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Charlie … more
ROSIE BELL BRADLEY TAYLOR
Rosie “Rosa” Bell Bradley Taylor, 93, widow of Louis Taylor and daughter of the late Major Bradley and Elizabeth Cook Bradley, was born on Feb. 16, 1931, in Lynchburg. She departed this … more
Wilson Hall seniors celebrate their graduation
The Barons took their final bows on Thursday evening, May 30, at Patriot Hall as Wilson Hall held this year's graduation ceremony celebrating the class of 2024. more
Fraternity recognizes several area high schoolers with scholarships, awards
A local chapter of a historically African American fraternity has awarded numerous area public high school students with annual awards and scholarships for academic achievement and work in the arts. … more
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Putin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets in response to NATO allies allowing Ukraine … more
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