Hundreds attend 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast as Sumter Museum announces plans to expand
Good. You couldn't go a few minutes at the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast without hearing the word refer to someone or something, and for good reason. At the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25, presented by Sumter Pest Management, nearly …
Sumter's Art in the Park came back better than ever with butterflies, art opportunities for all
It couldn't have been a more perfect day to embrace the beauty of Earth and art as the 16th-annual Art in the Park painted Memorial Park. Sunny with a splash of color could have been the forecast on Saturday, April 20, as thousands ventured out …
What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy "Anyone But You" hitting Netflix and an album by Brazil superstar Anitta are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device …
Pack your weekend with a nature walk, Art in the Park, Dorr Farms' Earth Day, a free jazz concert, band battle and more
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 …
Fifth 'God's Not Dead' goes lights, camera, action at Sumter Opera House; film expected to release this fall
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow Sumterites on the big screen this fall. The cameras have started rolling for the fifth installment of "God's Not Dead." Beginning in Rock Hill and Fort …
Long-lost first model of USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' goes home after twisting voyage
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star Trek" TV series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing. The model's …
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Children of reality TV's Chrisleys hope court hearing is step toward bringing convicted parents home
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being …
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Inaugural Sumter Springfest deemed a success
Good times are hard to come by for some cities but not for Sumter. You can almost imagine it: The …
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Trio of Sumter artists makes a splash at ArtFields in Lake City
It's as if you nestled your way into Crayola's 64-box of crayons. Everywhere you look, vibrant hues …
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We've got it: A spring festival, shrimp feast, jukebox music and kite flying
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the fun has just begun. If you're in need of a good time, …
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Kate Hudson had a lifetime to make a record. The result is 'Glorious,' out in May
NEW YORK (AP) — More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most …
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Optimist International president to volunteer at Reading in the Park
Tracy Huxley, the 2023-24 president of Optimist International, will visit Sumter and the Palmetto …
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Sumter jazz bands to share soothing sounds with the town on Sunday
The Sumter Community Concert Band's Jazz Band and Sumter High School Jazz Band are ready to put on …
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Sumter’s Civic Dance Company to return for annual 44th-annual Spring Concert
Get ready to get up and dance – or at least watch others do so – as Sumter Civic Dance Company …
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Iowa star Caitlin Clark makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'
NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York, it's Caitlin Clark! The Iowa star made a surprise …
Column: Control your thoughts or they will control you
We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in our head, commonly called an earworm, negative thoughts can be very difficult to remove, …
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Spewing liver
I realize most of you grew up in tasteful families with genteel manners, where everyone was born knowing …
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Column by First Presbyterian Church Pastor Stewart Rawson: We can build a better community if we try a little harder to be kind
My name is Stewart Rawson, and I am the new pastor at First Presbyterian Church here in Sumter. It is my …
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Healing Guatemala through prayer, teamwork and intentionality
Missionary trips are more than just medical missions; these trips are transformative and focus on …
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Church news: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces: - Sunday, April 21 - The 28th pastoral anniversary of …
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Holding on for dear life
When I was a little boy, rodeos had calf scrambles. To give the adult cowboys and cowgirls a break, they …
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Church news, April 10, 2024
Hearts United Women's Ministry (formerly Knitting Hearts), which meets at Bethesda Church of God, …
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Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as …
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Should we add anything to the Bible?
I have a lot of Bibles. Occupational hazard. I have my "marrying" Bible, which was a gift from my …
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Some state lawmakers want school chaplains as part of a 'rescue mission' for public education
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed legislation to allow …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Horseshoe pitching tourney scheduled; Crime Stoppers telethon returns
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 9 - 15 - Rufe Watson of Sumter set a new world record in the senior division at the National Skeet Shooting Association's tournament at Dallas, Texas, on Sunday. Watson copped the senior title in the all-gauge event by …
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Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Shaw hosts surplus sale; city's 1st Easter egg hunt a success
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 2 - 8 - Rebel third baseman Hal Harrigan last night hit his 29th home run …
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Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Train car is named for Sumter County; Lee builds new high school
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 26 - Aug. 1 - Sumter County runs from New York City to Florida these days, …
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Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Company sponsors 4-H Electric Club; Celtic rock band visits Sumter
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 19 - 25 - Playing heads-up ball behind the masterful pitching of …
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Air Force introduces F-94; EMT wins award for saving woman's life
75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 12 - 18 - The body of First Lt. Thomas L. Hutchings Jr., of Sumter, …