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" Kung Fu Panda 4 " stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to …
Unbelievably, TV series throughout the years have become the new modern art form of cinema. These days it …
A serene stroll into downtown Sumter will bring you sights of unique ceramic butterflies, savory smells …
As the leaves begin to flourish with their vibrant green hues and daylight lingers a bit longer, …
"Kung Fu Panda 4" brings the return of Po the Dragon Warrior assisting his family with expanding their …
Sumterites were able to live it up and learn a lot before the annual Inspire! Festival concluded on …
Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on …
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, …
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven't done in a …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block, for now, a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the …
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has begun a three-year accreditation process to further strengthen its effectiveness and meet nationally recognized standards.In January, SCDNR began in the North American Wildlife …
Frances G. Hanna, 64, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born on Oct. 7, 1949, he was the son of the late Frances C. Hanna and Susan Gilles Hanna. …
Margaret Marsh Clifford Lewis was born Sept. 16, 1938, to the late Bert Elbert Marsh and Mary Lee Ayers Marsh. Margaret met and was married to the love of her life, Mark Edward Clifford Sr., for 46 …
Tiffany Fowler Sigworth, 46, wife of Michael H. Sigworth, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. Born May 10, 1977, in Montgomery, Alabama, she was a daughter of Jerry D. Fowler, Linda D. …
Richard Buchanan Burns Jr., 71, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Buchanan Burns and Emily Rowland Burns. Mr. Burns was a member, …
Dolly Mitchell, 79, died on Saturday, March 17, 2024, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center of Manning. She was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1944. Funeral services are incomplete and will be …
Pearl Burroughs Clark was born on Thursday, June 14, 1934, in Sumter, South Carolina, and was the daughter of Joe and Susie Mae Burroughs. She was one of 10 children. After almost 90 amazing years of …
DEAR ABBY: I've been with the same guy for almost five years. I was madly in love with him the first three years, but after I had my daughter, …
DEAR ABBY: I recently hosted my husband's birthday. It was a great party. I reserved for 85 people, including the DJ, his assistant, the …
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was 4 when we adopted her. She's 23 now, going to college and moving into an apartment soon. She has been the center of …
DEAR ABBY: A relative is getting married, and the RSVP date has passed. It was announced many months ago and was to be a big, formal church …
Sugar Britches is a 2-year-old calico-and-white female American shorthair. She is spayed and housebroken and is a glamorous girl with a gorgeous coat. Sugar Britches is a typical calico with a sweet …
This issue of Reflections recalls the life and work of John Julius Dargan. According to an article written in The State newspaper by Adger Brown, Dargan served his state and community by undertaking several careers and community endeavors. Brown …
This Sumter Reflections photo essay takes a look at how popular corners in the city have changed through …
This issue of Reflections focuses on the history of the bell, which was at one time found in every school …
This issue of Reflections revisits the city of Sumter circa 1889 when it was experiencing steady growth. …
Reflections looks back on the career of a dirt track racer and his love for the sport and his being a …
Reflections remembers those Black Americans who played a role in local and national history to help …
Reflections focuses on Sumter's entry into the Tri-State Baseball League in 1948. The newly arrived …
This issue of Reflections focuses on the introduction of the glider into military applications. …
Reflections revisits one of Sumter's initial brick work companies. The following article appeared …
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment over the more than two-year closure of the bridge on East Red Bay Road. This bridge is …
Pick a topic: Southern border, Ukraine, nuclear war, Israel-Gaza, NATO, Biden, Trump, woke, critical race theory, the press, inflation, the Fed, …
Help can't wait when emergencies strike - not for the family displaced by a disaster, the patient in need of lifesaving blood or the deployed …
I have been subscribing to The Item for years and have no complaints. I prefer a hard copy of the local news over the online option. I also have …
This is response to "Letter writers offer no solutions to country's problems" in Saturday's March 3 The Item. I wasn't going to respond …
Solutions? How about a certain level of civility ... from both parties? Mr. O'Neil, I'm not sure if you actually read the letters to this …