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Democrats promise an 'orderly process' to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President Joe Biden announced that he would drop his reelection campaign, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison had a message: There would be no … more
Most airlines except one are recovering from the CrowdStrike tech outage. The feds have noticed
Delta Air Lines struggled for a fourth straight day to recover from a worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty software update, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and drawing unwanted … more
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Former Sumter High star Craft medically retiring amid cancer battle
Former Sumter High standout wide receiver Tylee Craft is retiring from football at North Carolina. At least for now. Craft has been battling cancer since 2022. While he’s been unable to play … more
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US-Russian journalist convicted in a rapid, secret trial, court records show
A court has convicted Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist for the U.S. government-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, of spreading false information about the Russian army and … more
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Secret Service director says Trump assassination attempt was biggest agency 'failure' in decades
WASHINGTON (AP) — The director of the Secret Service says the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump was the agency's "most significant operational failure" in decades. … more
U.S. investigating some Jeep and Ram vehicles after getting complaints of abrupt engine stalling
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that some Ram pickup trucks and Jeep Wagoneer SUVs can lose power, shift into park and apply the emergency brake. … more
CASANDRA CURRAN BILTON
ST. GEORGE — Casandra “Cissy” Curran Bilton, 78, of Sumter entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at her residence after an illness. Cissy was born April 9, 1946, in … more
China moves to pep up its slowing economy, lays out roadmap for its future
BANGKOK (AP) — China's ruling Communist Party released a 50-page roadmap addressing long-term challenges confronting the world's second-largest economy, while the central bank cut key interest … more
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Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
President Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's nominee for president opens the door for other contenders to become the Democratic nominee in November. The president has thrown … more
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Israel's Netanyahu walks political tightrope on Washington trip following Biden's exit from race
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Washington on Monday, leaving behind a brutal war to make a politically precarious speech before the U.S. Congress at a time … more
Dear Abby, July 22, 2024: Niece keeps her boyfriend's family away from relative
DEAR ABBY: My sister passed away from cancer seven years ago. Her daughter and I have always been close -- doing things together, going on trips, etc. Four years ago, she started dating a guy who … more
CARL HOLMES
Mr. Carl Holmes, 85, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at his home in Sumter. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on Nov. 17, 1938, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Rita Carter Holmes. The family … more
THELMA HOWARD EVANS
Thelma Howard Evans, 86, widow of Harvey Evans and daughter of the late Sabie Howard and Mary Vaughn Howard, was born on Jan. 26, 1938, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, … more
VERMELL BROWN LEVAN
Vermell Brown Levan, 92, widow of William Levan and daughter of the late the Rev. Louis Brown and Rachel Brown, was born on June 17, 1932, in Sumter. She departed this life on Friday, July 19, 2024, … more
JAMES DINGLE
MANNING — James Dingle, 61, died Saturday, July 20, 2024, at MUSC Health Florence. He was born Oct. 2, 1962, in Manning, a son of the late Leroy Canty and Mary Dingle Ellis. The family is … more
SHIRLEY HUNTER JEFFERSON
Shirley Hunter Jefferson, 72, transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal rest Tuesday morning, July 16, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia.  She was born in Sumter … more
What to stream this week: Ice Spice, Ghostbusters, Bob Marley, Wayne Brady and new 'Futurama'
The long-awaited debut album from Ice Spice and the movie "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" with new and old franchise stars are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near … more
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Late rally falls short as ‘challenging’ season ends for the Sumter P-15’s
The Sumter P-15’s final game of the season may have been the perfect encapsulation of their summer. Their potential was shown off in a final inning where they rallied from a 6-3 deficit to get … more
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The Secret Service acknowledges denying some past requests by Trump's campaign for tighter security
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — The Secret Service has acknowledged it denied some requests by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's campaign for increased security at his events in the … more
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Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts … more
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