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Laurence Manning's Watt signs to golf at USC Sumter
Laurence Manning's Bryson Watt didn't think he'd have the chance to play golf in college. After breaking his hip during his freshman football season, Watt wasn't sure if that opportunity would present itself. During Watt's senior year, he saw his … more
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Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: His life mattered
Mac Hammond grew up at Alice Drive Baptist Church. I don't really know much about him, but I knew his mother. I would imagine that Mac, like most boys in the '60s, got through school, liked girls, hoped to settle down one day and have a … more
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NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
The NCAA and Big Ten Conference leadership approved a $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust claims Wednesday, moving college athletics closer to some of the most sweeping changes in its history. The proposal could resolve three major antitrust … more
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MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for '25
NEW YORK - Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. "We still have some technical issues," baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at a news conference following an owners meeting. "We haven't made as … more
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Old Alderman Drug Co. area in Sumter revamp plans include retail, restaurant, beauty businesses
Downtown Sumter might be getting a new Mexican restaurant, boutique, salon and short-term housing connected to the Hyatt. During the Thursday, May 23, historic preservation design review board meeting, the board approved two requests, both made … more
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Crestwood's Ignacio, Kegler sign to continue athletic careers in college
As the school year comes to a close, every senior starts to hear the same question from family, friends, coaches and teachers: What's next? On Thursday, two Crestwood High School Knights were able to proudly proclaim, "I'm headed to the next … more
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Irises, rodeo, pickleball and aquatics all part of the weekend fun
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Letter to the editor: If we don't turn country around, young people won't be celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to remember and pay tribute to our fallen. This year I had the opportunity to sponsor an inscribed brick along one of the walkways at The National Museum of The Marine Corps … more
Bill requires S.C. 911 operators to be able to give CPR instructions
The American Heart Association is applauding the passage of a South Carolina policy named Telecommunicator CPR. On Monday, May 20, Gov. Henry McMaster officially signed a bill requiring all S.C. 911 operators to be trained in Telecommunicator CPR … more
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DHEC offers new communication tool for emergency professionals
COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and local partners have developed a new resource to help nonverbal, neurodivergent and non-English-speaking people better communicate with first responders during emergency … more
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Public Agenda, May 25, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. SUMTER CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING Tuesday, … more
Around Town: May 25, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Refresh your driving skills and knowledge. The award-winning AARP Smart Driver four-hour course not only updates … more
Committee wants input on Sumter area transportation needs
The public has a chance to provide input to Sumter area transportation officials on revisions to the 2024-25 Unified Planning Work Program and on revisions to the 2024-33 Sumter Area Transportation Improvement Program. The Unified Planning Work … more
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USC seeks oral narrators from Sumter to feature in 'Forest to Furniture' exhibit
Sharing is caring - in any capacity, but especially when it comes to history. To share stories of a life once lived years, decades and even centuries ago shows the utmost care for how far we've come and how far we have to go. If you're looking to … more
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Crowd enjoys Taste at the Gardens during Sumter Iris Festival
What a way to kick off the annual Iris Festival. Taste at the Gardens on Thursday night, May 23, gave attendees a taste of what's to come for the annual three-day festival, from delicious bites - ranging from savory barbecue to sweet cotton candy … more
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Sumter High Class of 2024 celebrates achievements
Cheers for the Class of 2024 rang out in Memorial Stadium for the final time this school year on Thursday night, May 23, as Sumter High School celebrated its seniors at this year's graduation ceremony. PHOTOS BY ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM more
Son of Tuskegee Airman to speak at Sumter Memorial Day Ceremony
Sumter County Veterans Association invites all to its Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 27. The annual ceremony looks to remember and honor all who have served in the fight for our country. This year, the association and attendees will hear … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Memorial Day: Fallen heroes provided freedoms we now enjoy
We encourage our readers to visit the Sumter County Military Museum in the Clyburn Transportation Center on South Harvin Street from 1 to 4:30 p.m. this Monday, May 27, on Fridays from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. each Sunday. We … more
The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Sumter High's Ardis puts everything together for stellar senior year
Golf is a sport of fine details. Every single swing can be undone by moving a hair too fast or dropping your hips ever so slightly. A centimeter can be the difference between dropping a chip five feet from the hole or slicing a shot 30 yards over … more
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Other parents defend Sumter High track and field program
Further investigation into a coach's claims along with her husband about a local high school's track and field team reveal contradictions and a past criminal record on the part of the husband. Four parents of current Sumter High School track and … more
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