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Movies with Isaiah: 'A Haunting in Venice' gets 8 out of 10, worth watching again
My early memories of developing an appreciation for detective literature stem from my father introducing me to Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Any character relying on his or her practical intellectual genius methods of deductive reasoning is … more
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What we know about Marine Corps F-35 crash, ejection, what went wrong
WASHINGTON - The crash of an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aircraft in South Carolina during the weekend has raised numerous questions about what prompted the pilot to eject and how the $100 million warplane was able to keep flying pilotless for 60 … more
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Opinion: Colleges should provide holistic mentor programs to students
Throughout my career as a military officer, I received formal feedback from senior officers as part of the Army's highly regimented annual evaluation process, known as the Officer Evaluation Report, or OER. However, the most relevant, candid and … more
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Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023
Rep. Clyburn writing book about 8 Black congressmen
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn, a Sumter native, is working on a history book he calls a "passion project": The story of the eight Black congressmen who represented South Carolina in the decades immediately after the Civil … more
Sumter group hosts annual Day of Remembrance Sept. 22
STAFF REPORT The 9th-annual Day of Remembrance Guarding our Hearts (yet) Pressing on With Hope, sponsored by the Sumter Chapter Parents of Murdered Children, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at the South HOPE Center, 1125 S. … more
Attention, job seekers: Sumter Job Fair will be Oct. 4 at civic center
Attention, local job seekers: Have you ever wanted to see some of the top local and regional positions available from top companies all in the same room at one time? Look no further than the Sumter County Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the … more
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Aarrrgh you ready for a story?
Tuesday was Talk Like a Pirate Day, and students at Lemira Elementary School celebrated the day with storytelling by Sumter County Museum employees. PHOTOS PROVIDED more
Clarendon County residents voice concerns on proposed produce stand, event center
The focus of the monthly Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting this week was concerns about noise regarding a few new items brought to commissioners. Typically, a planning commission meeting lasts about an hour; however, on Tuesday, Sept. … more
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Manning man dies after being struck by vehicle
MANNING - A 65-year-old Manning man died after being struck by a vehicle early Tuesday evening. Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell said Leverne Harrington died at the scene. The Manning Police Department said a vehicle struck … more
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Sumter City Council OKs 2 annexations which could bring new neighborhoods
Sumter City Council unanimously passed second reading of an ordinance to annex about 38 acres on Alice Drive into city limits during Tuesday's meeting. Councilman Calvin K. Hastie Sr. was absent. At 1560 Alice Drive is 37.96 acres of land now … more
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Stirring the pot of cuisine and camaraderie: ‘Kugels & Collards’ co-authors divulge beauty of Jewish, Southern cuisine’s coexistence
Culinary experiences are unique and plentiful. Yet, one that is often overlooked is the pairing of two distinct cultures coexisting amid dinner tables across the South - South Carolina in particular. In a cozy dining room, illuminated by the warm … more
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Clarendon residents debate about proposed RV park at planning commission meeting
The typically serene and concise proceedings of a Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting took a turn because of a specific line item under discussion on Tuesday. Norberto Lopez requested zoning certification to place a long-term and … more
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Sumter United Ministries seeking help from community to meet seniors' needs amid rising cost of living
Many Sumterites have to make a little go a long way. On the county level, around 20% live in poverty, according to Census data, and about 18% of the county's total population are senior citizens. Sumter United Ministries, which helps locals … more
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Transfers fueling some of college football's biggest success stories
Clemson, the reigning Atlantic Coast Conference champion, has one player on its depth chart who arrived in Death Valley via the transfer portal: The backup quarterback. No. 4 Florida State is trying to reclaim the ACC crown from the Tigers, and … more
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Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: East Clarendon's Shaw carries Wolverines to 1st win
East Clarendon's Rod Shaw was busy on Friday night. The Wolverines were looking for an offensive spark as they hosted Hannah-Pamplico, and Shaw was more than happy to deliver. The senior running back toted the rock 32 times and tallied a … more
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Panthers' Young battling ankle injury, status for Sunday uncertain
CHARLOTTE - Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Bryce Young did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice because of an ankle injury, opening the door for the possibility of veteran Andy Dalton starting on Sunday against the Seattle … more
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Hunt thrilled to re-sign with 'hometown' Browns after Chubb's season-ending injury
BEREA, Ohio - Something stopped Kareem Hunt from signing elsewhere in free agency. There were other choices for him as a free agent, quality teams in good cities. But the running back felt there was just one place for him. Home. … more
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ACC still standing with presence in rankings, statistics
Duke's opening-week rout of then-No. 9 Clemson served notice that the Atlantic Coast Conference wouldn't necessarily fall in line behind the Tigers as it has for much of the past decade. For that matter, the ACC doesn't seem inclined to play … more
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House Republicans clash with Attorney General Garland, accusing him of favoring Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, accusing him and the Justice Department of the "weaponization" of the department's work in favor … more
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