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JOSEPH HOLMES
Joseph Holmes, 78, son of the late Holland Holmes and Mary Hunter Holmes, was born on April 26, 1946, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital … more
LOURETTA GAMBLE
Louretta Gamble, 86,  died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home.  Born in St. Charles on April 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Isabella Susie Williams. The family will … more
U.S. prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
PHOENIX — Blas Sanchez was nearing the end of a 20-year stretch in an Arizona prison when he was leased out to work at Hickman's Family Farms, which sells eggs that have ended up in the supply … more
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RICHARD PORCHER JR.
Richard Porcher Jr., AKA “Ricky,” son of the late Richard Porcher Sr. and Rebecca Lonnon Porcher, was born March 29, 1967, in Sumter. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, May … more
JERTIE MCLEAN HANNA
Jertie McLean Hanna, 91, widow of Paul Ray Hanna Sr., died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton. Born Sept. 5, 1932, in the Nesmith Community of Williamsburg … more
Atlanta Dream moving two games vs Caitlin Clark-led Fever to NBA arena
ATLANTA (AP) — To accommodate much larger crowds, the Atlanta Dream are moving their two regular-season home games against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever to the home of the NBA Hawks. The … more
Reported sex assaults in the U.S. military have dropped. That reverses what had been a growing problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of reported sexual assaults across the military decreased last year, and a confidential survey found a 19% drop in the number of service members who said they had … more
Since the first cellphone came out in the '80s, how have they changed?
"We used to tell the story then that someday when you're born you would be assigned a phone number. If you didn't answer the phone, you would die." That's what Martin Cooper, the inventor of the … more
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Most expensive homes for sale in Sumter
Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Sumter listed for sale on realtor.com . Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. #30. 2065 Hatteras Way Lot … more
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Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday formally moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in generations of U.S. drug policy. A proposed rule sent … more
Clarendon Hall completes three-peat with 3-2 win over Colleton Prep
The lights never seem to get too bright for the Lady Saints. The Clarendon Hall softball team has played for four consecutive SCISA state titles and had their eyes on their third-straight … more
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White House blocks release of Biden's special counsel interview audio, says GOP is being political
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden's interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents, arguing Thursday that … more
Ragin Prep in Sumter hosts Inaugural Spring Concert to showcase student talent, support growing music department
Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy's Music Department held its inaugural Spring Concert on Monday, April 29, at Patriot Hall. The theme was "A Tribute to Musicals We All Love," with the concert … more
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Blinken's Kyiv song choice raises eyebrows as Ukraine fights fierce Russian attacks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Fresh from a day of delivering optimistic prognoses about how Ukraine would fare in the war with Russia despite gloomy news from the front lines, U.S. Secretary of State … more
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The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
Reba McEntire is hosting Thursday's Academy of Country Music Awards, promising a night of memorable performances, including a tribute to Toby Keith. When McEntire takes the stage at the Ford Center … more
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Changes from Visa mean Americans will carry fewer physical credit, debit cards in their wallets
NEW YORK (AP) — Your wallet may soon be getting thinner. Visa on Wednesday announced major changes to how credit and debit cards will operate in the U.S. in the coming months and years. The new … more
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Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt said Wednesday that he's putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok's U.S. business, adding to the number of investors hoping to … more
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Now armed with AI, America's adversaries will try to influence election, security officials warn
WASHINGTON (AP) — America's foreign adversaries will again seek to influence the upcoming U.S. elections, top security officials warned members of the Senate Wednesday, harnessing the latest … more
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One Tech Tip: Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
LONDON (AP) — They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your … more
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U.S. military says Gaza Strip pier project is completed, aid to soon flow as Israel-Hamas war rages on
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military finished installing a floating pier for the Gaza Strip on Thursday, with officials poised to begin ferrying badly needed humanitarian aid into the enclave … more
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