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RUTH MAE DAVIS
Ruth Mae Davis, 86, daughter of the late Moultrie Brogdon and Gardenia Canty Brogdon, was born on Sept. 7, 1935, in Sumter. She departed this life on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Spotsylvania Regional … more
SHARON KAY LLOYD RAY
Sharon Kay Lloyd Ray, 82, wife of Roger L. Ray, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Charles Lloyd and … more
Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine for the first time has begun using long-range ballistic missiles provided secretly by the United States, bombing a Russian military airfield in Crimea last week and … more
Crestwood’s Rouse signs to continue softball career at Winston-Salem State
Crestwood’s Laniya Rouse put pen to paper on Tuesday, signing to continue her softball career at Winston-Salem State. “It feels great,” she said simply. Rouse has been a standout at … more
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Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans after their sweeping ruling overturning Roe v. Wade violate federal healthcare law, … more
South Carolina Senate wants accelerated income tax cut while House looks at property tax rebate
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate started debating a budget Tuesday that accelerates a planned income tax cut instead of the House plan to use $500 million to give homeowners a one-time … more
U.S. banning TikTok? Your key questions answered
No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned. After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former … more
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Biden's long fight with Republicans over Ukraine aid has ended, but significant damage has been done
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's long, painful battle with Republicans in Congress to secure urgently needed assistance for Ukraine will end Wednesday when he signs into law a $95 … more
Blinken begins key China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill
SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will … more
Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court's sweeping decision … more
CareSouth Carolina to host Community Health Fair in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE — CareSouth Carolina will hold a Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Bishopville High Memorial Gym, 121 E. College St. The aim of the event … more
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Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Church news: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Highway, announces: - Saturday, May 4 - A free yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes, household items and furniture will be available. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton … more
Dear Abby, April 24, 2024: Flurry of new sounds drifts through quiet neighborhood
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years. The homes are close together with windows often left open in spring, summer and fall, as large shade trees keep our homes … more
Roast Italian sausages over potatoes and peppers for a flavorful 1-pan meal
Traybakes are a great dinner solution when you can't or won't spend time at the stovetop. With this mostly hands-off technique, the ingredients are combined on a single baking sheet, then roasted in the oven. In this recipe from our book "Cook … more
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April's Homeowner and Business Yards of the Month named
The Azalea Garden Club, a member of the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc., recognizes April's Homeowner and Business Yards of the Month. The yard of Cal and Kimberly Land's home at 617 Henderson St., far left, includes neatly trimmed shrubs and … more
Opinion: Maybe larger families would produce better leaders, as in early U.S.
Why was America in the Revolutionary War era, with 3 million people, able to generate leaders of the quality of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, while today's America, with 333 million people, generates the likes of President Joe Biden and … more
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Bird flu is spreading. Are milk and eggs safe?
A bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows has grown to affect more than two dozen herds in eight states, just weeks after the nation's largest egg producer found the virus in its chickens. Health officials stress that the risk to the public is low … more
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How the search for origins of COVID-19 turned politically toxic
BEIJING - The hunt for the origins of COVID-19 has gone dark in China, the victim of political infighting after a series of stalled and thwarted attempts to find the source of the virus that killed millions and paralyzed the world for months. The … more
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Take precautions to prevent the spread of bird flu
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are several ways to reduce the risk of humans contracting bird flu. "People rarely get bird flu virus infection; however, human infections with avian influenza viruses can … more
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