If someone is moving to Rembert or Dalzell - two of Sumter's beautiful rural areas - they likely want a peaceful area to reside in, they likely want the environment to thrive and, as was proven at the Sumter City-County Board of Zoning Appeals …
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After reading Mr. Robert Johnson's letter to the editor on the state of education in Sumter, I felt compelled to ask the people of Sumter to support our chairman and superintendent in their efforts to improve education in Sumter County. I would ask …
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As Congress grapples with the federal budget, seeking massive cuts, much attention inside the Beltway is focused on the GOP majority's approach to Medicaid. That's because, with the party determined to enact cuts of great magnitude, onlookers …
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If the political reporting by the mainstream press is breathless, and thus useless, the same is absolutely true for reporting on financial issues we are experiencing or facing. If we get our news from these sources, we will inevitably buy and sell …
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In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Clarendon County came together for a solemn candlelight vigil to honor victims and survivors of child abuse and to reaffirm the community's commitment to protecting its most vulnerable …
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SUBMITTED BY S.C. DEPARTMENT OF CHILD ADVOCACY |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
A monumental bill that would replace the South Carolina High School League with a state-run agency has been put on pause for at least a year.
Representatives in the S.C. House Education and Public Works committee agreed in a 14-3 vote to pause …
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MANNING - The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will celebrate Memorial Day in Manning when the 11-piece brass ensemble takes Weldon's stage at 7 p.m.
The free concert provides "a meaningful way to observe Memorial Day."
The …
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BY SHARRON HALEY Clarendon contributor |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
"Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." Romans 12:19 NRJV
"Vengeance, Turn It Over to Jesus," a play written and directed by Jacqueline Sutton-Ball, who along with her husband, Lorenzo, are co-producers of the play and co-owners of …
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BY SHARRON HALEY Clarendon contributor |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (AP) - The Atlantic Coast Conference is entering a period of stability.
How long it lasts is anyone's guess. Not even commissioner Jim Phillips knows for sure.
"I still live one day at a time," Phillips quipped.
The ACC …
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We lived off the ranch for 10 years. My stepfather managed the S.H. Kress store in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Every year, the store closed on New Year's Day for inventory. This was before computerized inventory. Every item in the store had to …
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Sumter VFW Post 10813 and its auxiliary will host Headshots For Heroes as part of VFW Day of Service. On May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans needing professional headshots can get a free photoshoot provided by Comrade Charlie Mathis, owner and …
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SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Monday, May 19, 6 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road
HARVIN CLARENDON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD
Monday, May 19, 4:30 p.m., Clarendon County Administration Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning
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DENVER - Oklahoma City ran away with the Western Conference's top seed, winning an NBA-best 68 games, including a record 54 by double digits.
The Denver Nuggets didn't have the Thunder's youthful legs, deep bench, long rotation or health. They …
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By ARNIE STAPLETON Associated Press |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
Thank you. Two simple words that when put together can make a world of difference to folks who should hear it most.
And when it's backed by heartfelt action and community effort, it's an affair that all can enjoy - just like the annual Memorial …
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Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business and community activities enhanced the growth and development of Sumter. The data to prepare this paper were acquired from The Sumter Item …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
5/17/25 06:00 AM
Laurence Manning's Lyza Prickelmyer's bat has been at the heart of the Lady Swampcats' run to the SCISA 4A state title.
As they made the push to this week's championship series against Wilson Hall, she was an absolute terminator, hitting .889 …
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DEAR ABBY: My husband's 50th birthday (we're both men) is approaching, and I wanted to have a surprise party for him. His family, my family and the two of us all live in different states on the East Coast. I thought a compromise would be to have the …
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The day started off normally for 16-year-old Alexis Fox. "Uneventful" even.
She'd gone through the motions of her day, fulfilling her academic duties while enjoying conversations with friends and classmates.
When pickup time rolled around at 3 …
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A focus for Liberty STEAM Charter School since it was in the concept stage years ago has always been on career education and workforce development, and the school recently won two related awards.
In April and early May, two national nonprofit …
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