http://www.theitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=ITNEWS News you can use. en-us Copyright 2008, The Item.com. All Rights Reserved. http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209875/-1/RSS01 The state and local unemployment numbers continue to climb. On Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington, D.C., released the official unemployment figures for South Carolina, and the news caused experts to grimace. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209893/-1/RSS01 A 57-year-old Rembert man, who was airlifted to Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga., on Nov. 7, has died from injuries he sustained from the fire that engulfed his home. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209913/-1/RSS01 The Sumter City-County Liaison Committee is finally getting down to the nitty gritty issues. Having spent several meetings discussing the things that both the city and county councils agree on, the agenda now has a few more contentious issues. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:34:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209923/-1/RSS01 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209947/-1/RSS01 A 16-month-old boy found alone and crying in the yard of a Branch Street home on Oct. 22 will remain in Department of Social Services custody, following a Thursday afternoon merits hearing in Sumter County Family Court before Judge Angela Taylor. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:56:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209949/-1/RSS01 Sumter County Council called a special meeting on Tuesday to deal mostly with executive session matters. Council first dealt with a minor matter concerning a change to the Wedgefield-Stateburg Rural Community Water District. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:45:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209951/-1/RSS01 A 1-year-old girl was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center Tuesday afternoon after she was found chewing on a small baggy containing an unknown white substance, a report said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209953/-1/RSS01 Want to keep things local? Then buy Sumter Dollars, says the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, which is hoping you will buy its new gift certificates. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:44:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209955/-1/RSS01 The Bi-Lo grocery store in Sumter is reaching out to the community this holiday season. And it’s asking customers to lend a helping hand. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:43:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209967/-1/RSS01 Letters are once again being exchanged between the city of Sumter and Sumter County. County Council Chairwoman Vivian Fleming-McGhaney penned a letter on behalf of council concerning an exchange of property and an apparent disagreement between county and city councils. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091120/ITNEWS01/711209969/-1/RSS01 BISHOPVILLE – Lee County residents will be able to make comments and ask questions concerning the rezoning of property near Exit 116 on Interstate 20 at a public hearing. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:57:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199847/-1/RSS01 The Sumter City-County Liaison Committee is finally getting down to the nitty gritty issues. Having spent several meetings discussing the things that both the city and county councils agree on, the agenda now has a few more contentious issues. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199849/-1/RSS01 A 57-year-old Rembert man, who was airlifted to Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Ga., on Nov. 7, has died from injuries he sustained from the fire that engulfed his home. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199851/-1/RSS01 A 1-year-old girl was taken to Tuomey Regional Medical Center Tuesday afternoon after she was found chewing on a small baggy containing an unknown white substance, a report said. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199853/-1/RSS01 A 16-month-old boy found alone and crying in the yard of a Branch Street home on Oct. 22 will remain in Department of Social Services custody, following a Thursday afternoon merits hearing in Sumter County Family Court before Judge Angela Taylor. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199855/-1/RSS01 Steve Satterfield remembers well the 1969 season. That was when his Edmunds High Gamecocks sprinted through the competition to compile an 11-1 record. Edmunds capped that campaign with a 22-15 victory over Gaffney to win the 4A state title. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:47:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199884/-1/RSS01 A Summerton high school principal arrested last week on a felony domestic violence charge is back at work, according to local officials. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:39:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199886/-1/RSS01 Three Columbia men thought to be responsible for a string of armed robberies in several counties have been formally charged with the Nov. 1 robbery of KFC on Broad Street Extension, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:36:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199888/-1/RSS01 An inmate at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center lies comatose in a Columbia hospital after he was severely beaten Monday afternoon by a fellow inmate who has been charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:37:00 EST http://www.theitem.com/article/20091119/ITNEWS01/711199961/-1/RSS01 Sumter City Council has approved the city's 2030 Comprehensive Plan. The plan received final reading at council's Tuesday meeting. Now that the plan has been passed, the city and the City-County Planning Department will have to decide how to implement the plan. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:27:00 EST