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Prince, Wise win Mayesville council seats; Benjamin defeated
Voters in Mayesville elected Janice Blackwell Prince and Shirley Wise to town council.  Blackwell Prince received 148 votes while Wise received 139, according to unofficial election results on Tuesday … more
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Talks to end the government shutdown intensify as federal closure nears longest ever
WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown intensified Tuesday with behind-the-scenes talks, as the federal closure was on track to become the longest ever disrupting … more
CASSIE OLA DEAS
Cassie Ola Deas, 70, died, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born April 25, 1955, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Solomon Deas Sr. and Ester Carine Graham … more
Reported threat halts flights at Washington's Reagan airport for a time
All flights into and out of one of the United States' busiest runways were halted for a time Tuesday due to a bomb threat, federal authorities announced. The threat was directed towards a United … more
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warns of 'mass chaos' in skies if shutdown continues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck. There … more
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KATHRYN LEE HODGE HOLLOMAN
Kathryn Lee Hodge Holloman, 78, affectionately known as “Kak,” wife of Melvin Holloman, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, at her home. Born Nov. 20, 1946, in Sumter, she was a daughter of … more
Football playoffs begin Friday with a busy slate in the tri-county
The SCHSL and SCISA playoffs kick off on Friday. In total, 10 tri-county schools will see action in the playoffs, though one local squad gets the first round off with a bye week. Here’s a look … more
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Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
OJAI, Calif. (AP) — Diane Ladd, a three-time Academy Award nominee and actor of rare timing and intensity whose roles ranged from the brash waitress in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" to the … more
Wall Street points lower with tech companies that fueled early week rally in retreat
Wall Street pointed toward losses before the opening bell Tuesday as many of the same tech companies that lifted markets to start the week sold off. Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1% in premarket … more
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Deer, darkness and danger: AAA warns of fall’s hidden traffic hazards, experts share insurance advice related to deer collisions
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — As autumn settles in, AAA urges Carolina drivers to stay alert for seasonal traffic hazards that can make roads more dangerous. "From unpredictable weather to … more
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Worker dies after 11 hours trapped within partially collapsed medieval tower in Rome
ROME (AP) — Firefighters late Monday finally managed to extract a worker from beneath rubble inside a medieval tower that partially collapsed during renovation work in the heart of Italy's … more
Global shares trade lower Tuesday after AI darlings prop up Wall Street
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares retreated Tuesday despite the big lift in overseas markets from optimism over artificial intelligence technology, as traders sold shares to lock in recent profits. … more
G2 or not G2: Trump's new term for US-China relations carries a lot of history's baggage
WASHINGTON (AP) — In diplomacy, even short words matter. And with a brief Truth Social post, President Donald Trump may have revealed his approach to the U.S.-China relationship — to the … more
Trump's strength, Democrats' message and the shutdown effect. What to watch on Election Day 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday marks the nation's first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House, and his leadership and policies dominated the debate in almost … more
Philippine air force helicopter carrying 5 crashes while en route to help in typhoon response
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine air force helicopter with five personnel on board crashed Monday in the country's south while flying to help respond to the devastation wrought by … more
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, … more
Dear Abby, Nov. 4, 2025: Sister's 'gifts' can do more harm than good
DEAR ABBY: My sister is cheap. She's also not good at choosing gifts for people. Often, the things she gives are worse than if she'd done nothing at all. An example: She was just here visiting and … more
Scott’s Branch crushes Military Magnet, hosts Hannah-Pamplico Friday for playoff opener
The Scott’s Branch football team made quick work of Military Magnet on Friday, running away with a 44-0 victory. The Eagles now soar into the playoffs with an 8-2 record and will open with a … more
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Laurence Manning’s last-second field goal gives Swampcats home playoff game
The Laurence Manning football team had plenty on the line when they hosted Porter-Gaud on Friday. The Swampcats and Cyclones were battling for homefield advantage in the playoffs and LMA was able to … more
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WILBERT STEWART
Wilbert Stewart, 76, husband of Barbara Ann Bryant Stewart and son of the late Preston Stewart and Mary Lou Gardner Stewart, was born on July 13, 1949, in Wedgefield.  He departed this life on … more
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