Enjoy the Palmetto Pickle Music Festival, find Greek food specialties, be part of Black Expo Columbia and more this weekend
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 …
Spencer named SCDOT commissioner representing 5th Congressional District
Sumterite Curtis M. Spencer was recently named a South Carolina Department of Transportation commissioner representing the 5th Congressional District. According to a news release from SCDOT, Spencer works in real estate with …
'We're going to put on the show of our lives': Director of ‘Bull Street’ returns to Summerton to encourage attendance of upcoming feature film
There is an infectious charm to small towns. Whether it's the close-knit community or the wholesome hospitality or the rich history embedded in each nook and cranny of its town line, small towns pack a big punch when it comes to making an …
Sumter Item's Next Gen news editor Maple speaks to Emerging Leaders
The Ross McKenzie Emerging Leaders, consisting of 19 high school juniors from Sumter and Lee county school districts, spoke with local professionals, including The Sumter Item's Next Gen news editor and multimedia reporter Alaysha Maple, on Tuesday, …
Crestwood High JROTC Unit 873 continues to excel
Crestwood High School JROTC Unit 873 continues to excel. Under the leadership of retired Master Sgt. Eric Avery, Senior Aerospace Science instructor, and retired Master Sgt. Michael Selle, Aerospace Science instructor, Crestwood's Drill Team had an …
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 …
In schools throughout Sumter School District, students are growing life skills by growing plants. In six schools in the district, student-run gardens exist, giving classes an opportunity to work with their hands and see visible, long-term results of …
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion …
SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections Memorial Day weekend
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Memorial Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings including from 10 a.m. to noon …
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Clarendon briefs: Concert, Farm to Table, pickleball and more
Hello Summer Concert is Thursday, May 23 MANNING - Manning's Summer Concert Series kicks off with The …
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Harvin Clarendon County Library has summer of fun planned for entire family
MANNING - Harvin Clarendon County Library, 215 N. Brooks St., has a summer of reading fun planned for the …
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Bowman, Wood win Summerton council seats, Harrington takes Paxville
Two special elections were held this week for local town council members. Summerton Town Council held …
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McLeod Health Clarendon honors volunteers with luncheon, awards
The volunteers who donate their time and talents to make a difference at McLeod Health Clarendon …
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Clarendon briefs: Artists in Bloom reception, Taste of Clarendon and more
'Artists in Bloom' reception will be held on May 14 SUMMERTON - Lake Marion Artisans will host …
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Palmetto Pickle Music Festival coming to New Zion May 18
NEW ZION - Country recording group Sawyer Brown will be the featured entertainment at the 2024 …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. HARVIN CLARENDON COUNTY LIBRARY BOARD Monday, May 20, at 4:30 p.m., Council Chambers at Clarendon County …
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, April 3, 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 Magnolia …
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To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Support Groups in the subject line. AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; …
Claire is a calm and gentle soul looking for her forever home. This sweet girl is pleasant as can be, always content to lounge quietly and soak up the love from the volunteers. At 43 pounds and 4 to 6 years old, Claire is the perfect size for …
Dusty is a 2-year-old white-and-black male collie/English setter mix. He is such a sweet boy who is active and gentle. Handsome Dusty loves to get attention and is super shy. He is coming out of his …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy, will offer free virtual training beginning Tuesday, April 2, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) …