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Beauty on display ahead of Sumter's Iris Festival
Local Master Gardener Linda Parker helps display a swan quilt recently that the Master Gardener Association will raffle off during this year's Iris Festival. The quilt was made by award-winning quilter Cindy Finkenstadt, wife of Master Gardener … more
2024 Fire Ants celebrate graduation from USC Sumter
University of South Carolina Sumter held its 2024 end-of-year commencement on Wednesday morning, May 1, on the local campus. Speakers celebrated the students and their achievements during their years at the … more
Lake Murray ready for 5th stop of season for Bassmaster Elite Series
COLUMBIA - We often hear that the early bird gets the worm, but morphing this timeless idiom into "the early bass gets the baitfish" aptly describes Brandon Cobb's general expectation for the Minn Kota Bassmaster Elite at Lake … more
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Central Carolina Tech students celebrate success
Central Carolina Technical College students celebrated their graduation on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Sumter County Civic Center during the college's 60th commencement ceremonies. Accounting and management, computer science, criminal justice and … more
Morris College Class of 2024
Morris College held its annual commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Sumter County Civic Center with 75 students graduating. Guest speaker was Charles Blow, above, a New York Times … more
Temple Sinai in Sumter remembers lives lost in Holocaust with candlelight memorial
For the third year, Temple Sinai Jewish History Center in Sumter invited the community to light a candle on Friday, May 3, in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. The United States Holocaust Museum defines the years of the Holocaust as 1933 to … more
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Columbia TV anchor shares message on spiritual gifts during Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
All Christians should use their spiritual gifts given by God to serve others and never think their gifts are trivial or going unnoticed because they truly are impacting someone. That was the message shared by popular Columbia-area TV news anchor … more
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Sumter celebrates Small Business Week
On Monday, the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and Sumter County Council Chairman James McCain proclaimed May 6-10, 2024, as Small Business Week in Sumter. According to the city's Facebook page, "National Small … more
Mayesville mayor seeks to terminate town's treasurer
The clerk and treasurer for the town of Mayesville has been given a termination letter regarding only her job as treasurer. "This removal does not affect your position as Town Clerk," read the termination letter from recently elected Mayor Chris … more
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Sumter School District to not seek millage increase for next year
Given a push from the state legislature for school districts to use fund balance to offset increased expenditures, Sumter School District will not be seeking a millage increase from Sumter County Council this year. That sentiment was shared by … more
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Community honors teachers this week in Sumter School District
Tuesday, May 7, was recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Day, and schools across Sumter School District are honoring their teachers throughout the week with gift bags created by Sumter High Junior Civitans and Starfish … more
Stamp Out Hunger: Leave food donations at mailbox on May 11
You can help do something about hunger in our country, and you don't have to go any further than your mailbox. Saturday, May 11, is the 32nd anniversary of the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, and residents are … more
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Crosswell Drive wins regional honor among 12 states for interventions
"If kids are in a good mindset to learn, then they learn." That is a foundation of the concept of social and emotional well-being for children in education today, and Crosswell Drive Elementary School was recently named the 2024 School of the … more
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Winners, community members gather for 2024 Best of Sumter gala
The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the … more
S.C. Ag+Art Tour returns to Sumter for 2nd year, features Clarendon for 1st time
Sumter and Clarendon residents will get the chance to witness artistry intertwine with the fertile fields of local farms as the annual Ag+Art Tour comes to town. The award-winning self-guided tour takes visitors to farms and markets that feature … more
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Summer Movie Series returns to Sumter Opera House starting June 4
STAFF REPORT The Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., is bringing back its Summer Movie Series on June 4 featuring $2 showings and popcorn and water for just $1. The lineup is as follows: - June 4, "Mary Poppins" (1964) - June 11, … more
Support area's homeless veterans with walk, donations on May 17
The Sumter VA Clinic is inviting the community to come walk or roll 1.2 miles to encourage healthy living and support the area's homeless veterans. The event will be held Friday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sumter clinic, 245 Bultman … more
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'Boop the Snoot' to get all your pet grooming needs met in Manning
Welcome to Boop the Snoot, where pampering furry friends from nose to tail is a snootful delight! Boop the Snoot, at 325 S. Mill St. in Manning, opened its doors on Jan. 31, 2024, with Cheryl Miller and her husband, Pete. After working in … more
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Sumter County leaders consider addressing need for private road work with special tax districts
Sumter County officials continue to seek out ways to address the needs of residents living on private roads that are in poor condition, and the most recent strategy that shows some promise is the creation of special tax districts. County … more
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Tri-county nonprofits among record-breaking 600-plus to participate in annual Midlands Gives Day on May 7
It's the gift that keeps on giving, and you get to join in on the fun. Central Carolina Community Foundation will kick off its annual 18-hour online giving event, Midlands Gives, on Tuesday, May 7. A record-breaking 607 nonprofits, according … more
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