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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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Committee plans fish fry to support Pleasant Grove School renovation project
ALCOLU - Enjoy a plate of fried fish to help fund the restoration of a historic school in Clarendon County later this month. The Pleasant Grove Restoration Project Committee will host its annual fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, May 18, from noon … more
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Proposed city of Sumter budget does not include millage increase
July 1, the day on which the city budget must go into effect, is fast approaching, so City of Sumter officials are deep in preparation and have not proposed any millage increase so far. During the Tuesday, April 30, budget workshop, City Manager … more
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Sumter Microbrew Festival returns with 'groovy twist' on May 10
Sumter Microbrew Festival is "far out" in every sense, except on the calendar -- it's a few days away! The highly anticipated festival, coined Hippie Fest for its tie-dyed hues, will return May 10 with a groovy twist in downtown Sumter. The … more
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Next fiscal year's proposed budget, teacher input on 50% grade floor before Sumter school board Monday
First reading on next fiscal year's budget, teacher survey input on a longtime 50% grading floor in the district and a code of conduct update all headline Sumter school board's meeting on Monday. An open enrollment update and public participation … more
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Duke Energy donates to Sumter Green
Quinetta Buterbaugh with Duke Energy presented a check to members of the Sumter Green Board of Trustees to support Sumter Green's mission of beautifying Sumter. The money was used for one of Sumter's entryways, which have new signs. PHOTO … more
New children's boutique Lollibear opens in Downtown Sumter
PHOTOS BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM Lollibear, a "purveyor of fine children's goods," opened for its day of business on Friday, May 3, at 101 N. Main St. Store hours are Monday through … more
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Hear plenty of bands at Birdfest, take part in Crawdaddy Dash 5K and celebrate spring with Festival of Roses 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 … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Morris College's Rebekah Grissett refuses to fear the unknown by embracing local, national opportunities
Just like people, opportunities come in all shapes, sizes and with their own special surprises. Seize the moment and live in it because you never know where it will take you -- just ask Morris College's Rebekah Grissett. Rebekah hails from … more
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2024 Sumter High School AFJROTC Field Day Champions
On Tuesday, April 25, Sumter High School AFJROTC Unit SC-011 finished the year as 2024 AFJROTC Field Day Champions for the district. Three SHS teams competed in 12 various field events against Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning and … more
Students learn about the world of journalism
Fifth-grade students from Walker Gamble Elementary School visit The Sumter Item office on Thursday morning, April 25, to learn all about the world of journalism, everything from reporting on different topics and how to design a page of the newspaper … more
Sumter Library has 'very nice turnout' for Friends of the Library event in April
McKnight was joined by a room full of Sumterites for Sumter County Library's "Friends of the Library" series on April 21. Greg Johnson, information services coordinator for the library, said the … more
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Sumter Lions Club, LVS make $50K investment in future of vision services for Sumter residents
Members of the Sumter Lions Club stand with Daniel Prohaska from Lions Vision Services as they make an investment in the available vision services for residents of Sumter County. The $50,000 investment with LVS will assure that vision services are … more
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