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Beware of Best of Sumter scammers asking for payment
The Sumter Item's annual Best of Sumter readers' choice contest winners have been officially revealed, and unfortunately that means the scammers are primed for their next campaign. Companies often try to sell awards to both winners and … more
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Sumter High track sends 8 to state
The Sumter High track and field team traveled to Cane Bay on Saturday, May 11, to take part in the SCHSL 5A lower state track meet. In total, eight Gamecocks qualified to represent SHS at the state meet at Spring Valley on Friday, May 17. All … more
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Lee Central track sends 2 to SCHSL 2A state meet
The Lee Central track and field team traveled to Woodland to take part in the SCHSL 2A lower state championships on Saturday. Two Stallions were able to advance to the state meet. Robert Joe was the lone individual to qualify after finishing … more
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East Clarendon track sending 9 to SCHSL 1A state meet, Scott's Branch qualifies 3
The track and field teams from East Clarendon and Scott's Branch traveled to Whale Branch on Saturday, May 11, to take part in the SCHSL 1A lower state meet. Both programs were able to send athletes to the state meet, which will be held at Spring … more
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Ames is affectionate and loves human attention
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? Meet Ames, the adorable male pup eagerly waiting for his forever home. Ames is a sweet boy, friendly, affectionate and loves human attention. Ames is 2 to 4 years old and is 42 pounds. We suspect … more
Claire is content to lounge and soak up love
Claire is a calm and gentle soul looking for her forever home. This sweet girl is pleasant as can be, always content to lounge quietly and soak up the love from the volunteers. At 43 pounds and 4 to 6 years old, Claire is the perfect size for … more
Central Carolina, VA Columbia office holding information and signup event for veterans' services
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. The Veterans Upward Bound Program at Central Carolina Technical College and Veterans Affairs Columbia office will … more
Public agenda: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION … more
Sumterite celebrates a century
BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM From left, Ron Show, Janet Snow, Cheryl Papucci and Robert Snow celebrate Janet's 100th birthday at a celebration event at First Assembly of God on Saturday. Janet turned 100 on Friday, May 10, and lives with her … more
Sumterites dig good drinks, good vibes at Hippie Fest
Flower power was in full bloom as Sumterites turned out to the annual Sumter Microbrew Hippie Fest on Friday, May 10, in downtown Sumter. Hosted by Palmetto Optimist Club, the annual event featured 10 locations throughout Main Street with … more
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Sumter, Lee organizations participate in record-breaking year for Midlands Gives
Another year, another dollar to support local nonprofits. Central Carolina Community Foundation is coming off the heels of another record-breaking year after raising more than $4 million to support 574 South Carolina nonprofits through the annual … more
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Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner position to be filled in the 2024 general election
STAFF REPORT The Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District will have one district commissioner position on the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election ballot. Conservation district commissioners are non-salaried officials. The election of … more
Members of Sumter County Council push for exact compliance with rules of order
Sumter County council members spent a significant amount of the April 23 council meeting discussing Robert's Rules of Order, pointing out past moments of potential non-compliance, adding that not following the rules of order can be disadvantageous … more
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Lee Academy softball has roller coaster weekend in SCISA 2A state tourney
The Lee Academy softball team had an up-and-down spring. The young Lady Cavs battled the weather and got out to a sluggish start. They were starting to find their groove late in the season, winning three straight games during a stretch after … more
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Kevin Newman's 2-run single in 9th gives Diamondbacks 6-5 victory over Reds
PHOENIX (AP) - Kevin Newman's two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning capped a four-hit night and gave the Arizona Diamondbacks a 6-5 victory over the reeling Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Newman had a pair of doubles and a single … more
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3 of 15 S.C. Fire Academy graduates are from Sumter
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's South Carolina Fire Academy graduated 15 recruits on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from its eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia. These firefighters underwent a 320-hour … more
A springboard to the future: USC Sumter unveils campus Science Building after renovations
A decade process was worth the wait, as University of South Carolina Sumter held a grand reopening and donor recognition ceremony for its Science Building on Monday. A total of $10.9 million went into the renovation project as the college now … more
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USC opens brain health clinic in Sumter
The University of South Carolina Brain Health Network opened its brain health clinic in Sumter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13. In partnership with Prisma Health, the clinic along with others across the state is designed to help … more
S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry, denial of hate crime bill
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion … more
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Thomas Sumter softball grows during 2-2 run in SCISA 3A state tournament
Thomas Sumter hasn't played varsity softball since 2019, so when the Lady Generals punched their tickets to the SCISA 3A state playoffs, head coach David Porter was just happy to be there. Once TSA got there, however, they wanted to do more than … more
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