First, I want to thank Sumter Item, editor and staff for allowing Sumter residents to express their opinions by publishing all letters that meet the standards in the opinion page. I was not only offended by and I was taken aback with the articles in … more

"You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Any place is better Starting from zero, got nothing to lose." - Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car," 1988 Lyrics from the beautiful … more

I am writing to express my concern and opposition regarding a recent trip made by Clarendon County Deputy Administrator Sharmane Anderson. Ms. Anderson had the opportunity to visit the White House and participate in an interview with First Lady Jill … more

My topic explains diversity in the spiritual realm that put the wrong "god" in charge and in complete control over every aspect of America's government and outcomes since 1776 causing America's historical abominations (slavery is just one), … more

I am greatly disappointed to read in The Sumter Item, on Jan. 22-25, 2024, about an issue that should have been resolved years ago. Let's be honest. To put the blame on Dr. William Wright, current superintendent of Sumter School District, about … more

In reference to Ralph Sanders' letter to the editor published Jan 24, 2024. I completely agree with comments by Ralph Sanders with one exception. The wrong name was used. The comments perfectly describe the present administration. Under President … more

"At the trustees' last meeting on Jan. 22, Area 2 Trustee Brittany English said in the Board Communications section that she had received the letter from the NAACP regarding the board and essentially threw it away. 'I just wanted to let you guys … more

I just opened my newspaper and what did I see, another person who watches the lying channels. How do I know? They believe everything that the lying channels tell them. I have some questions for the man who wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. … more

Feb. 1, 2024 This is a special day for our entire family. It was 50 years ago on Feb. 1 that our young family, my wife of four years, our son Gregory, then 2, with our second child on the way, returned to South Carolina. I had been out of my … more

If you are going to vote in the GOP primary, please consider these facts. There are not enough MAGA voters to reelect Trump, so to win he would need to attract independents and swing voters who don't like him very much. Remember the 2022 red wave … more