Coaches often like to say that one play doesn’t define a game. Every team has multiple chances to win or lose a game, so it’s tough to put too much weight on one series of actions.
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Paul Fredrick Mouradjian, age 76, beloved husband of 57 years to Vickie Mouradjian, died on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com to …
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man who was twice sentenced to die for killing two people nearly two decades ago was scheduled Friday to be executed on June 13. The state Supreme Court …
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By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press |
5/16/25 11:01 AM
Michael Zane Jones, 61, widower of Jacqueline Jones and son of Earline Montgomery Jones and the late Matthew Jones, was born on Sept. 10, 1963, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, …
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Carol Ann Young Wade, 81, daughter of the late Lawrence Bollar and Dorothy Saunders Bollar, was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Manhattan, New York. She departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at …
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A 17-year-old Sumter County juvenile was charged with unlawful carry of firearm following a vehicle pursuit on May 8, according to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County …
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U.S. markets bounced slightly higher before the bell Friday with scant news to drive trading as earnings season winds down. Futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average Nasdaq all gained …
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By JIANG JUNZHE and MATT OTT Associated Press |
5/16/25 09:14 AM
Hello there, I'm Rowan. In my young life, I've learned the joy of companionship. I'm a sweet, handsome 1-year-old, friendly male feline, who loves a good snuggle session but also enjoys my alone …
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Hi, I'm Juliet, a gorgeous pup approaching 8 months old. As a lab/bully mix, I'm not quite sure how big I'll get, but I promise to be a loyal and loving companion, no matter my size. I'm …
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Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S. Cox is the third largest cable television …
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By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer |
5/16/25 08:18 AM
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran has an American proposal over its rapidly advancing nuclear program as negotiations between the two …
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By ZEKE MILLER and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press |
5/16/25 08:14 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military commanders will be told to identify troops in their units who are transgender or have gender dysphoria, then send them to get medical checks in order to force them …
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal law enforcement is investigating a social media post made by former FBI Director James Comey that she and …
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PHOENIX (AP) — Joe Biden's time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party. A new book that alleges White …
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he's moving to set up direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as he can. Trump's push for a …
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DEAR RUSTY: I am writing to ask for your advice on when I should sign up or enroll in a Medicare Plan. I have submitted an early retirement application to request benefits to begin 30 days after my 62nd birthday, in April 2025. I am a single lady …
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BY RUSSELL GLOOR National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens |
5/16/25 06:00 AM
Last weekend I got together with eight of my closest friends from high school. Most of us started going to school together when we were in the sixth grade. One of these friends moved down the street from me when we were 5 years old, and we have not …
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SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR PLANS TO OPEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL
The board chairman for Sumter School District is also the planning committee chairman for a newly approved tuition-free, public charter school that is scheduled to open in Sumter in a little …
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Amberlynn Fowler is a Sumter native who grew up immersed in nature. From fishing in the Santee River to visiting South Carolina's beaches to just watching nature documentaries, Fowler has always been fascinated with the world around her.
Taking a …
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