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The tri-county was busy on Friday and Saturday in the SCHSL state track and field meets. Lakewood and Crestwood traveled to Lower Richland on Friday for the 3A meet, while Sumter High was at Spring …
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5/18/24 05:58 PM
Katherine Emmalean Abrams, 78, wife of Leslie Doyle Abrams, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer.
Emmalean, as she was affectionately known to her family, was …
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5/18/24 05:00 PM
Rebecca Sueann Jones, 63, died Thursday, May 16, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Lewis Jones and Elaine George Jones.
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5/18/24 05:00 PM
Ernest James Porter Sr., 102, widower of Rosa Lee Levon Porter and Hattie M. Porter, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Sumter Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born in Sumter on March 27, …
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5/18/24 05:00 PM
Mr. Bryant Lee Thomas, 45, died on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey. He was born on Thursday, Aug. 31, 1978.
The family will receive visitors from 4 …
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5/18/24 05:00 PM
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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 …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
EASTOVER - Corie Lorraine Walton and James Tyler Newman Jr., both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Magnolia Way Venue.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wade Walton Jr., and the …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
The volunteers who donate their time and talents to make a difference at McLeod Health Clarendon were celebrated Thursday, April 25, during a luncheon at the hospital in honor of National Volunteer Week.
The McLeod Health Clarendon Volunteer …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
WASHINGTON - Seventy years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled separating children in schools by race was unconstitutional. On paper, that decision - the fabled Brown v. Board of Education, taught in most American classrooms - still …
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By ANNIE MA
AP Education Writer | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
AP Education Writer | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
Sumterite Curtis M. Spencer was recently named a South Carolina Department of Transportation commissioner representing the 5th Congressional District.
According to a news release from SCDOT, Spencer works in real estate with …
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STAFF REPORT |
5/18/24 06:00 AM
In one small town lived an unusual banker. He was known for taking chances on people. His bank didn't run on committees or send decisions to Charlotte; he'd make a loan at the lunch counter of the drugstore. It didn't matter if you needed $500 or …
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REV. DR. CLAY SMITH |
5/18/24 06:00 AM
There is an infectious charm to small towns. Whether it's the close-knit community or the wholesome hospitality or the rich history embedded in each nook and cranny of its town line, small towns pack a big punch when it comes to making an …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
alaysha@theitem.com | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
Sumter High senior Hayden Ardis took part in the SCHSL 5A state golf championship on Monday and Tuesday at Lexington Country Club.
Ardis finished in a tie for 36th. After shooting an 80 on Monday, he bounced back in the final round to shoot a …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
The Ross McKenzie Emerging Leaders, consisting of 19 high school juniors from Sumter and Lee county school districts, spoke with local professionals, including The Sumter Item's Next Gen news editor and multimedia reporter Alaysha Maple, on Tuesday, …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
Crestwood High School JROTC Unit 873 continues to excel. Under the leadership of retired Master Sgt. Eric Avery, Senior Aerospace Science instructor, and retired Master Sgt. Michael Selle, Aerospace Science instructor, Crestwood's Drill Team had an …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
Two special elections were held this week for local town council members.
Summerton Town Council held a special election on May 14 after resignations from Darion Canty and James Lloyd in February. Both candidates on the ballot won seats, with …
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BY KAYLA GREEN
Executive Editor kayla@theitem.com | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
Executive Editor kayla@theitem.com | 5/18/24 06:00 AM
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A National Service Day event will be held to honor and recognize senior Kappas, Vietnam War-era veterans and …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
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HARVIN CLARENDON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
Monday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers at Clarendon County …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
Stryker is a 6-year-old, brown-and-white, male hound mix. Stryker is current on vaccinations and has been neutered. He did test positive for heartworms, so he would need to continue treatment with a vet once adopted. Stryker weighs about 65 pounds. …
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5/18/24 06:00 AM
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