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Horror film 'Sinners' is full of adrenaline, a crowning achievement
Set in 1932 Jim Crow-era Mississippi arrives a tale combining two favorites of mine from a literary and educational perspective. Director Ryan Coogler, the man behind "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and both "Black Panther" films, presents a unique, … more
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Sip various brews, enjoy free concerts coming up and line dance at civic center
Don't miss all the horse shows, delicious food, line dancing and much more at the 28th-annual Black Cowboy Festival, which will be held May 22-25 on the land of Greenfield Farm in Rembert. The three-day event is organized and promoted by the … more
Former Sumter High star Addison standing out after 1st semester at South Carolina
Anthony Addison has only been at South Carolina for a semester, but he's already turning heads. The former Sumter High defensive lineman graduated early so he could get a taste of the college life and quickly caught the attention of the Gamecock … more
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Bradford's Chapel was also known as Green Swamp Church
Reflections revisits the writings of Thomas Stubbs as relevant to the arrival of Methodists into the Sumter community. Information and photos were taken from The Sumter Item archives. The writings of Thomas McAlpin Stubbs and Dr. Anne King Gregorie … more
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4 local government headlines to know from the past month
Sumter County Council OKs $7M in capital requests in county budget workshop At Sumter County Council's meeting on Tuesday, April 22, $7 million in capital requests was approved, marking the first approval in the county's budget process so … more
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Sumter Next Gen News Editor Maple on how leadership begins by seeing differently
If the walls of our newsroom could talk, they'd tell you some hilarious stories about your local reporters. Some that are real knee-slappers, others that are true tearjerkers. But what I hope they tell you about is how our quirky conversations … more
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National Military Women's Memorial ambassador encourages thanking service members and their families during May
Every month has its fair share of special days, ones to recognize significant people, places or moments in history that have had an impact on a community, state and our country. May has many of them falling under the umbrella of Military … more
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Group hosts Mayfest to kick off Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Roads of Independence is hosting several events and activities in the area, starting with its Mayfest Backyard Cookout on May 1 on the Morris College campus. … more
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Delight in every bite: Murray’s old-fashioned, homemade doughnuts still a popular treat
How does one go from a career as a lab manager in the carpet business to making doughnuts full time? That is part of the story of how Johnny Murray would eventually start Murray's Donuts on Bultman … more
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Dear Abby, May 16, 2025: Teen endures harsh treatment from wicked stepmother
DEAR ABBY: My dear friend, "Sandra," is married with two children. She and her husband have a 4-year-old son together and another son from her husband's first marriage who is 14. The 14-year-old's … more
More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas go on strike to protest new dress code
A strike by Starbucks baristas protesting the company's new dress code grew Thursday. More than 2,000 Starbucks baristas at 120 U.S. stores have gone on strike since Sunday to protest the new dress … more
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GENEVA DURANT
Geneva Durant, 60, daughter of the late John Durant and Georgia Mae Jackson Durant, was born on Jan. 14, 1965, in Mayesville. She departed this life on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey … more
Clarendon Hall’s quest for 4th-straight championship ends with loss to Pee Dee Academy
Clarendon Hall’s dream of winning four consecutive SCISA state titles came to a devastating end on their home field Wednesday night. Just 24 hours removed from a heartbreaking 4-3 loss in … more
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Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office asks for help identifying burglary suspect
MANNING – The Clarendon County Sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in identifying the person who broke into Bob’s Body Shop, 2150 Alex Harvin Highway during the evening … more
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East Clarendon wins district title with comeback win over Andrew Jackson
The East Clarendon softball team took a while to find their offense when they hosted Andrew Jackson for the SCHSL 2A District 7 championship on Wednesday. They entered the sixth inning in a 5-0 hole … more
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OMA THELMA VAUGHN
Oma Thelma Vaughn was born July 9, 1942, to Bertha J. Wilson. She gained her wings and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at her residence. Thelma, as she was affectionately called, … more
Lee Academy rallies out of 5-1 hole to claim SCISA 2A title
It’s not how you start; it’s how you finish. That idiom is a classic among coaches, but it’s a saying that defined the baseball season at Lee Academy this spring. The … more
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LILLIAN POLLARD
Lillian Pollard, daughter of the late Hampton and Lucinda Ross Pollard, graced this world with her presence on Oct. 23, 1950, in Dalzell. She departed this world on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Calhoun … more
CAROL ANN YOUNG WADE
Carol Ann Young Wade, 81, daughter of the late Lawrence Bolden and Dorothy Bolden, was born on Nov. 16, 1943, in Manhattan, New York. She departed this life on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Lexington … more
Court clerk in Murdaugh murder trial charged with showing sealed photographs, perjury
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped with the trial of attorney Alex Murdaugh, a powerful, wealthy lawyer convicted of killing his wife and son, showed … more
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