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University of South Carolina Sumter held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new softball field on Theatre Drive on Friday. PIctured from left are Palmetto Construction and Services Owner Tony Young, Sumter … more
Lesa Geddings and her 5-year-old grandson used to wave at the scraper when it would come to service their street in rural Sumter County. The boy loved watching the large machinery even out the dirt. But now he's 6 and hasn't seen a scraper since … more
CLARENDON COUNTY-- For the first two hours of Group B’s second day on the water Friday at Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick, pro Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, struggled to … more
As the weather warms up, it is now another winter season in the books for Sumter United Ministries’ Winter Shelter at the former Santee-Wateree Mental Health Building on Magnolia Street. The … more
TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Today, 4 p.m., town hall more
The Sumter Item will be delivered via the United States Postal Service each Saturday and Wednesday, beginning tomorrow. Subscribers not already on mail delivery will receive the newspaper in their … more
Access to agency records and certain information is protected under federal law to allow the public access to information that has not been disclosed through government entities or other officials. This information may be provided through a … more
A familiar event for Clarendon County brought in nearly 400 people to enjoy a delicacy to some, oysters. St. Matthias Anglican Church hosted its annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Flowers Farm Tomato Shed in Summerton. Attendees … more
The Bobbys, an annual ESPYs-style high school sports award program created by The Sumter Item honoring Sumter and New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, has been named "Best Niche Ballot" in the 15th-Annual Second Street Awards. Second Street … more
As the leaves begin to flourish with their vibrant green hues and daylight lingers a bit longer, Sumterites are encouraged to enjoy finer things this coming spring. March signals the coming of spring. And while we enjoy getting cozy by the fire, … more
When you think of a library, you think of shelves filled with numerous genres of books, storytime for the kids, a children's section full of stuffed animals and a few computers for adults. But when you visit Harvin Clarendon County Library, … more
More than 260 single-family homes might be coming to the City of Sumter on Beckwood Road not very far from Sumter Airport. Sumter City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved a request on Feb. 28 that allows the developer, Wilder Land … more
Current Sumter County statistics Considered a leading community among rural counties in the state, Sumter has a diverse population with a relatively equal number of Black and white residents. Anchored by Shaw Air Force Base, Sumter has a much … more
Sumter County Gallery of Art hosted its first exhibition opening reception of the new year last Thursday. The chatter of attendees consisted of raving compliments and profound perspectives on the diverse muses and moments captured by Jerry Siegel … more
Sumter officials are continuing to prepare for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the … more
A serene stroll into downtown Sumter will bring you sights of unique ceramic butterflies, savory smells from local restaurants and brick buildings filled with history - one in particular being Sumter Opera House. As one of the city's oldest and … more
The Sumter High School girls basketball team members punched their ticket to the South Carolina High School League 5A state championship after a 35-27 win over Summerville on Friday night, Feb. 23. They will face No. 3 Rock Hill at Florence Center … more
Dear Rusty - I have a question regarding my SS benefits. I turned 68 this month and work part time. I earned $28,000 last year but will probably gross $36,000 to $38,000 this year. My husband collects his SS, and he earned $25,000 last year. I was … more
Clarendon County received a clean audit during its annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. Clarendon County Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday where Lori Salley, with Columbia-based McGregor & Co. LLP, … more
How does The Sumter Item make the largest impact for a better Sumter? How do we sustain local news in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties at a time when similar communities are losing their local news sources across the country? How do we best … more
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