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Sumter Today: We encounter some magical creatures at the Sumter County Library

As a part of their summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” the Sumter County Library welcomed Dakota and Friends to their downtown branch on Friday. The traveling show gets kids … more

Sumter Today: USC Sumter holds an art camp for kids

USC Sumter is holding a lot of different summer camps for kids while school is out, and we stopped by one of their art camps recently to check it out as campers were painting gords and making them … more

Sumter Today: We visit the library to do some solar astronomy

All throughout the summer, the Sumter County Library is hosting events to keep kids engaged and entertained while maybe even learning a thing or two in the process. On Thursday, Larry Metcalf, a NASA … more

Sumter Today: Kids learn self-defense and confidence while staying active

Students from Clubhouse Learning Center makes a trip to Jerome Robinson’s gym on West Liberty Street every Monday during the summer to learn basic self-defense skills and workouts. Team … more

Sumter Today: The livest youth event comes to Sumter

The Xperience fueled by Inspire the Fire descended upon Patriot Hall last week, offering a weeklong performing arts camp for ages 10 through 18. The camp introduced campers to music, drama, dance, … more

Sumter Today: Kids attend a Panthers-themed Play 60 Camp

Play 60 Camps are held all over the country as a way to get kids excited about their NFL team while staying active. A Carolina Panthers Play 60 Camp came to Dillon Park recently, and we stopped by to … more
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Sumter Today: The Ninth Air Force marks a change of command at Shaw Air Force Base

Major General Scott Zobrist officially retired from a three-decade military career and passed command to General Chad Franks at an official change of command ceremony late last week. Zobrist and his … more
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Sumter Today: A summer camp at USC Sumter keep kids learning during the break

USC Sumter holds summer science camps for kids while school is out, and a mobile genetics laboratory rolled into town this week. Kids got to board the bus and get some hands-on learning about … more
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Sumter Today: A Navy admiral returns to Sumter to visit his hometown

Real Admiral Cedric Pringle returned to his hometown this week to visit local leaders in government, diversity, education and veteran groups. We met up with him at Sumter High School while he toured … more

Sumter Today: The Sheriff's Office wishes one of its K-9s a happy retirement

K-9 Dina has worked for the Sumter County Sheriff's Office for several years now, and it's time for her to go home and be a pet with her handler, Evan Rogerson. We went to the sheriff's office for a … more
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Sumter Today: The YMCA holds an open house for their summer programs

With school now out, there's a lot of time for other activities for kids and teens. The Sumter Family YMCA held an open house so people could learn about programs they're offering over the summer, … more

Sumter Today: A new restaurant in Sumter gives us a taste of Jamaica

Anton Wilson and his wife Sonia recently opened a new restaurant in Sumter, and it's bringing a taste of home for Sonia. She is from Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica, and we stopped by Good Vibes Jamaican … more

Sumter Today: We learn what it takes to become a lifeguard

This recent hot weather has our minds on the water, so we hopped over tot he Sumter Family YMCA to learn more about their lifeguard certification process. Prospective lifeguards at the Y have to … more

Sumter Today: BD surprises a middle school teacher with books for her classroom

Becton Dickinson is a global medicinal technology company, an its manufacturing plant in Sumter sends blood collection devices all over the world. They also spend a lot of time building community … more

Sumter Today: Rafting Creek Elementary celebrate the end of the school year

With another school year almost in the books and the summer sun making the pool and lake seem like the place to be, Rafting Creek Elementary School students are sliding into summer. They held an end … more

Sumter Today: A new science club at Bates Middle School gets recognized by a national agency

A new club called the BioBantams started this school year at Bates Middle School, and the culmination of their year was to build a butterfly garden on the campus. The National Wildlife Federation … more

Sumter Today: We tackle the heat with the fire department's expert in hydration

If you've been outside even for a couple minutes this whole week, you probably know it's unseasonably hot right now. Yesterday was the fourth day in a row of either record tying or breaking heat, so … more

Sumter Today: The Joy Prom gives Sumterites with special needs their night to shine

It's a milestone in most teens' lives to go to prom, but many students with special needs miss out on the chance. On Saturday, the Joy Prom let teens and adults experience prom and spend a night that … more

Sumter Today: Sumter honors our fallen service men during two annual Memorial Day events

Sumter is known for its uncommon patriotism, and they showed it on Monday during two annual Memorial Day commemorations. The day kicked off with a ceremony honoring those who have made the ultimate … more

Sumter Today: Alice Drive Elementary students hold a STEM Invention Convention

Instead of having a regular science fair, students at Alice Drive Elementary School this year held an Invention Convention, where they created actual inventions that would solve a problem with a STEM … more
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