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Bernie Sanders says Gaza may be Joe Biden's Vietnam. But he's ready to battle for Biden over Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — In April, Bernie Sanders repeatedly stood shoulder to shoulder with President Joe Biden, promoting their joint accomplishments on health care and climate at formal White House … more
U.S. seeks information from Tesla on how it developed and verified whether Autopilot recall worked
DETROIT (AP) — Federal highway safety investigators want Tesla to tell them how and why it developed the fix in a recall of more than 2 million vehicles equipped with the company's Autopilot … more
The FAA investigates after Boeing says workers in South Carolina falsified 787 inspection records
SEATTLE (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it has opened an investigation into Boeing after the beleaguered company reported that workers at a South Carolina plant falsified … more
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WILLIAM LESTER BAINES
William Lester Baines, the husband of Brenda McElroy, departed this life on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Sumter. He was born July 8, 1946, in Woodbury, Tennessee, to the late J. B. and Velda N. Lester … more
JORDAN ERIC HAYNESWORTH
Jordan Eric Haynesworth, 34, better known as, “Jay," "Jordie," "Smeagol" and "Flash,” son of Allison Camille Haynesworth, Michael A. Golden (father), and Shane Snead (Dad) was born on … more
Stamp Out Hunger: Leave food donations at mailbox on May 11
You can help do something about hunger in our country, and you don't have to go any further than your mailbox. Saturday, May 11, is the 32nd anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, and residents are … more
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Dear Abby, May 7, 2024: Relative's gift choices are unwanted and annoying
DEAR ABBY: I'm a 77-year-old woman with a 27-year-old granddaughter who loves electronic gadgets and toys. She's comfortable financially and often buys expensive gifts for me. While I appreciate her … more
Lee Central ends spring on diamond with playoff losses
The Lee Central baseball and softball teams both saw their seasons come to an end this weekend with playoff losses. The Lady Stallions hit the diamond first on Saturday. Their bats came to life, but … more
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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia's Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the first time such an exercise has been publicly announced by Moscow. A look at … more
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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel began striking targets in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, its leaders said Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal. … more
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NORMA HAUN HEDGECOTH BECK
Norma Haun Hedgecoth Beck, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed into glory at her home on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Lee County, St. Charles, … more
Wilson Hall hosts Trinity after late errors prove costly against Cardinal Newman
Wilson Hall head baseball coach Jay Jones has religiously preached the same message this season: throw strikes and make the routine plays. For most of the year, the Barons have done just that, but … more
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Laurence Manning travels to Augusta Christian after win over Ben Lippen
The Laurence Manning baseball team will continue their journey through the SCISA 4A playoffs tonight with a trip to the defending state champion, Augusta Christian. The Swampcats earned the … more
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MARY LOUISE LOGAN
Ms. Mary Louise Logan, 80, of 1520 Porter Road, Manning, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete and professional services have been … more
THE REV. BENNY L. McCANTS
MANNING — The Rev. Benny L. McCants, 77, husband of Mary Samuels McCants, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence, 1561 Lobolly Drive. He was born March 27, 1947, in the Cypress Fork … more
BOBBY WITHERSPOON
FLORENCE — Bobby Witherspoon, 67, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Regency Hospital of Florence. He was born June 14, 1956, in Turbeville, a son of the late James and Lottie Mae Spates Witherspoon. … more
Wilson Hall track teams finish 4th in SCISA DI state meet, LMA girls finish 8th
The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning track teams traveled to Porter-Gaud on Saturday for the SCISA Division I Track and Field State Championships. Both Baron squads earned fourth-place team finishes. … more
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PATRICIA ANN JACOBS
Patricia Ann Jacobs, 63, daughter of the late Charlie Jacobs and Catherine Sinkler Jacobs, was born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Sumter.  She departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Prisma Health … more
Thomas Sumter girls take 2nd in SCISA DII state track meet
The Thomas Sumter track teams made the journey to Orangeburg Prep on Friday with their sights set on success in the SCISA Division II Track and Field State Championships. They were able to surpass … more
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MARION CHAPMAN
Marion Chapman, 83, husband of Rebecca Moses Chapman and son of the late Frank Chapman and Eurie Gibson Chapman, was born on Aug. 17,  1940, in Atlanta, Georgia. He departed this life on … more
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