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Vienna loves attention and warms up quickly
Vienna is a 1.5-year-old, black female domestic shorthair cat. Vienna is very friendly and enjoys being petted and shown attention. She can be a little shy at first but warms up rather quickly. She is current on all age-appropriate shots, has … more
Gypsy is a hound mix who gets along with everyone she meets
Gypsy is a 3-year-old, tricolor female hound mix. Gypsy is spayed, current on vaccinations and tested negative for heartworms. She is on the smaller side, only weighing about 40 pounds. Gypsy is very friendly and seems to get along with … more
2 Sumter teams win at USSSA Super NIT Warmup Weekend
PHOTOS PROVIDED Two local teams, the Sumter Cardinals, above, and the Sumter Cubs, below, came away as champions in their respective age divisions, BBboys9AA and BBboys11AA, in the USSSA Super NIT Warmup Weekend held April 13-14 at Patriot Park … more
Sumter Christian School 2nd-graders become published authors
Most people cannot remember much from the early grades in school, but current second-graders at Sumter Christian School will have a lasting memory of this year's class after recently publishing a book. A classroom discussion on the true meaning … more
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20-lot subdivision near existing neighborhood by Lake Marion gets approval despite public opposition
Despite heated discussion and residents' disapproval, the first phase of a new subdivision project by Lake Marion in Clarendon County was approved. During the Tuesday, April 16, Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, John Gast of Shoreline … more
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South Carolina editorial roundup: Saturday, April 20, 2024
Post and Courier April 15 S.C. alone gets this one totally wrong. Stop sending runaways to jail. We've long known that the best way to transform someone who happened onto the bad side of the law into a violent criminal is to lock him up … more
BizTalk: Scooter's Coffee named 2nd fastest-growing brand in the country by Yelp, adds 201 stores in 2023
After adding 201 new locations nationwide in 2023, including two in Sumter, Scooter's Coffee was ranked as one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. by an online crowd-sourced review business platform. Yelp ranked Scooter's Coffee second … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Neiman's Jewelers opened modern store on South Main Street in 1945
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the downtown area. This new post-World War II business was part of the numerous stores that helped increase Sumter's downtown growth. This new enterprise, … more
Clarendon career center students learn at ICE Lab
Health science students at F.E. DuBose Career Center visited the McLeod Health Immersive Clinical Exploration (ICE) Lab recently. According to Clarendon County School District's Facebook page, "High-fidelity simulator manikins are … more
A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on Passover dessert table
On Passover, dessert options can feel limited. No leavened foods are allowed, so the usual recipes for cakes, cookies and the like are off the table (literally). Flourless desserts and/or desserts made with matzo meal are fair game, and there are … more
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Long-lost first model of USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' goes home after twisting voyage
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star Trek" TV series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing. The model's … more
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Know what to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach
LONDON - Data breaches like the recent one involving millions of AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence. As more of our lives move online, our personal data like email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates and even passcodes are … more
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Fifth 'God's Not Dead' goes lights, camera, action at Sumter Opera House; film expected to release this fall
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow Sumterites on the big screen this fall. The cameras have started rolling for the fifth installment of "God's Not Dead." Beginning in Rock Hill and Fort … more
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Clarendon County GAL holds candlelight vigil in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem Program held its eighth-annual candlelight vigil on Tuesday, April 16. Nearly 50 community members gathered in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month with Clarendon County GAL Program Assistant … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Spewing liver
I realize most of you grew up in tasteful families with genteel manners, where everyone was born knowing which fork to use for dessert and which fork to use for salad. I grew up in a family that was proud to have forks. We did have some couth. … more
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Clarendon library plans diaper giveaway, Burgers and Badges to meet community leaders, summer reading festival and more
The school year is slowing down, but Harvin Clarendon County Library has started kicking off some local events. For the rest of April, the library is taking in donations to give to Second Chance Animal … more
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Around Town, April 20, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Wateree Community Actions Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving low-income, disabled, homeless and … more
Pack your weekend with a nature walk, Art in the Park, Dorr Farms' Earth Day, a free jazz concert, band battle and more
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Wilder Elementary students put on play perfect for the bird lovers
On April 11, Wilder Elementary School put on a full production of "Tweet! A Musical for the Birds." The story centers on four baby birds that are scared to fly away from the nest. The mama bird sends her bird friends to tell them about the world. … more
Thomas Sumter's Stines bashes her way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
Thomas Sumter's Lila Kate Stines felt some added pressure when the Lady Generals hosted Lee Academy last Friday. From a team perspective, there weren't massive stakes. A loss wasn't going to keep TSA out of the playoffs or drop them in region … more
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