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Reflections by Sammy Way: Memory Acre: Honoring the life of John Charlton Holladay
Reflections remembers the life of Marine Sgt. John Charlton Holladay, who sadly was killed during a military operation on the island of New Georgia during World War II. The data used to prepare this piece were obtained from the March 4, 1962, … more
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Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Sumter veteran describes Red Cross help; Federal-Mogul workers create choir
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 March 1 - 7 - A 14th team has entered the annual basketball tournament which will begin here in the high school gym. The new entry is Chicora of Charleston, and the Eagles will meet Hartsville in the second game of the … more
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U.S., China launch economic and financial working groups
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Treasury Department and China's Ministry of Finance launched a pair of economic working groups on Friday in an effort to ease tensions and deepen ties between the nations. Led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Vice … more
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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Amazon Prime Video will include advertising during shows and movies starting early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions. Members of Amazon Prime can pay $2.99 per month in the U.S. to keep … more
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Sumter outdoors columnist Dan Geddings: Getting older
I noticed my knee was hurting a little bit. I hadn't banged it on anything or twisted it. "So, why is it hurting?" I wondered. Over the next few days, it seemed to hurt more. I hate to admit this, but I have the mentality that if I ignored it, maybe … more
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S.C. antler records remain high in 2023
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources added 200 sets of deer antlers to the state records list during its annual antler measuring in 2023, including two Boone and Crockett Club qualifiers. Each spring SCDNR Wildlife Section personnel make a … more
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Airbnb says it's cracking down on fake listings, has removed 59,000 of them this year
Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters. Airbnb says it has removed 59,000 fake listings and … more
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Inside the delicate art of maintaining America's aging nuclear weapons
KANSAS CITY NATIONAL SECURITY CAMPUS, Mo. - In an ultra-sterile room at a secure factory in Kansas City, U.S. government technicians refurbish the nation's nuclear warheads. The job is exacting: Each warhead has thousands of springs, gears and … more
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REV. DR. WILLIAM SAMUEL RANDOLPH
The Rev. Dr. William Samuel Randolph, 88, husband of Doris Alford Randolph, and son of the late George Randolph and Dorothy Thompson Randolph, was born on April 23, 1935, in Anderson County. He departed this life on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at McLeod … more
HARVIN MELLETTE LAND
Harvin Mellette Land, 82, husband of Barbara Ward Land, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the home of his grandson in Lexington. Born Nov. 9, 1940, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Milo Land and Adelle Mellette Land. He was a member of … more
BETTY B. DURANT
Betty B. Durant, 72, widow of David Durant, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born Oct. 29, 1950, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Willie Bradley Sr. and Florence Shaw Bradley. In accordance … more
GENEVA JACKSON
Geneva Jackson, 96, widow of Isaac Colclough Jackson, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at her home. Born Oct. 4, 1926, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Israel Singleton and Amelia Isaac. In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the family … more
DELORIS C. EGHAFONA
Deloris C. Eghafona, 67, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born Feb. 8, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Robert Chatman and Geneva Witherspoon Chatman. In accordance with … more
DONNA MARIE BYER
Donna Marie Byer, 81, widow of the late Michael Joseph Byer Sr., died on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family's guest book. The family has chosen Bullock … more
DECTRIC LEMETRICE BARNES
Dectric Lemetrice Barnes, 50, son of Larry W. Barnes and Evangelene Gamble Barnes, was born on Aug. 16, 1973, in Florence. He departed this life on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at his residence. Family will receive friends at the home, 855 Farrier … more
White House prepares for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
WASHINGTON - The White House is preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly … more
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
Sumter Item Scoreboard, presented by McLeod Health and Dental Team of Sumter Week 5
Climate change is lengthening growing seasons: How it's impacting every state
Hobby gardeners and professional farmers have long relied on weather predictions from farmers' almanacs and other sources to guide how they start seeds and prepare for the upcoming season. Climate … more
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Most millennials and Gen Z would cut retirement savings before missing credit card or student loan payments
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