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2 local musicians receive scholarships from Sumter Woman's Afternoon Music Club
A local club, with decades of dedication to supporting and performing music, recently awarded two young Sumter musicians with scholarships to further their musical endeavors. Woman's Afternoon Music Club held its annual Music Scholarship … more
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Central Carolina students turn their tassels
Central Carolina Technical College held its 2025 commencement ceremony at Sumter County Civic Center on Friday, May 9. PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM more
Dear Abby, May 14, 2025: This seasonal soup is ready for its close-up
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I purchased your recipe booklet which had a very good recipe for gazpacho (no oil in the recipe). I no longer have that booklet. Could you print the gazpacho recipe? Also, is the booklet still available? There were several … more
Martin is the sweetest dog at the shelter
Martin is a strikingly handsome 2- to 4-year-old, 51-pound shepherd mix who's ready to find his forever home. He is the sweetest fellow at the shelter. This friendly, easygoing, playful boy has a soft spot for outdoor fun - whether it's … more
Mimi would be the perfect cuddle buddy or walking partner
Meet Mimi, the gorgeous gal who's currently waiting patiently for her forever home at the shelter. She is 2 to 4 years old and weighs 46 pounds. Mimi is truly as sweet as sugar, and she is hopeful for a new family soon. She's incredibly … more
Public agenda: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
CENTRAL CAROLINA TECHNICAL COLLEGE AREA COMMISSION Thursday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m., President's Conference Room (M555), Building M500 (main campus) SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, May 19, 6 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall … more
Around town: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. The Pinecone Festival honoring the patriarchs and matriarchs of Shiloh/St. John Community will be held from 9 a.m. … more
Column: The Samson anointing
Some people are wired to be connected to a team of people working toward a common goal. These people fit like a precut piece of a puzzle. They help with the completion of the big picture. Without them the mission will become almost impossible. Every … more
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Flag Committee observes ceremony
Diana Roof and Debra Gibbs of Sumter's Home Chapter Flag Committee were honored to observe the Flag Ceremony before the meeting of the Sumter Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol and to present … more
2025 IRIS FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 15 6 p.m. Opening ceremony and ribbon cutting - Garden Street Stage Crowning the king and queen of the Iris Festival - Garden Street Stage Butterfly release - Garden Street Stage 6:15 - 9 p.m. The Taste at the … more
Central Carolina Technical College donor gives $125K to remove barriers in high-demand programs
A generous, anonymous donor recently provided a $125,000 gift to Central Carolina Technical College to eliminate barriers for incoming students to the school for training in high-demand programs in industrial technology and health … more
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Column: Children in our communities need protections
With American families and children living in a time of unknown for so many aspects of life, but especially within the educational system, I think it is important to remember the reasons why protections were implemented. Imagine sitting in a room, … more
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Commentary: European elites destroy democracy in order to save it
If you are a graduate of Yale University, you can vote every spring for a member of the Yale Corporation, which selects the school's president. However, you can only participate if you vote for one of the two candidates nominated by the Alumni … more
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Early voting begins for S.C. House District 50 special election; candidates share Q&As
The South Carolina House of Representatives District 50 seat will soon be filled by either Republican nominee William Oden or Democratic nominee Keishan Scott, and voting day is fast approaching. With early voting taking place from May 19 to May … more
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Dallas Mavericks win NBA draft lottery, chance to pick Flagg at No. 1
CHICAGO - The ping-pong balls have spoken: Cooper Flagg might be headed to Dallas to start his NBA career. And a fan base that lost Luka Doncic this season might have a new star to cheer for. The Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery on Monday … more
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Lemira Elementary School wins 2 awards for initiatives
When Stephanie Gregg started as principal at Lemira Elementary four years ago, her goal was to bring a designation to the school. Now, the South Sumter school has earned two. Targeted student interventions, afterschool tutoring, family and … more
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Sumter Museum to host bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and historian, author Tom Elmore
Sumter Museum will host two exciting authors in May. Bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe's Talk and Book Signing Luncheon will be held at noon Thursday, May 15, and historian Tom Elmore's Lunch and Learn event will be at noon on … more
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Attendees have fun-filled evening at Sumter Joy Prom
It may be that no name has ever been more apt than that of Joy Prom with the straight joy attendees exuded. On Friday, May 9, those with disabilities in Sumter gathered for one of the most anticipated nights of the year and exuded joy. Joy Prom … more
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The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Thomas Sumter's Burnside wraps up high school career with plenty of hardware
When Thomas Sumter's Hannah Burnside first came out to run track as a middle-schooler, head coach Rob Coursey knew he was getting a great athlete, but he had no idea what the next six years had in store. Rob had already coached Hannah's older … more
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Lee Academy's dream run falls just short of championship series
The Lee Academy softball team has come a long way since the start of the season. They entered the postseason with just three wins, the same number they'd need to claim during the weekend to advance to the SCISA 2A state championship series. But … more
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