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Residents in the City of Sumter will have an opportunity in just a few weeks to get rid of junk they usually would not be allowed to just stick on the curb. The city is hosting a one-time free curbside junk removal service Jan. 22-26 for … more
Jada Collins, a senior at Sumter High School who has received more than 60 acceptance letters and $1.7 million in scholarship offers so far, gives credit to the Gear Up program. According to Jada, the Gear Up program has prepared her for her college … more
Sumter public school parents are joining the initiative to turn bystanders into lifesavers by donating CPR kits to local schools to further educate faculty, staff and students on the life-saving tool. Kenneth Mims, who is not only a parent, but … more
Sumter County's business license ordinance is close to possibly changing in order to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sumter County Council meeting, council … more
Clarendon County Planning Commission members spoke of halting all new applications regarding solar at a recent special called meeting. On Wednesday, Jan. 3, Clarendon County Planning Commission held a special called meeting which led to an … more
BANKS - The Federal Reserve will be closed Monday, Jan. 15. Area banks and credit unions typically follow the Federal Reserve holiday closing schedule, but it is recommended that readers verify the holiday hours of their particular financial … more
Eriyonna Walcott, a senior at Sumter High School, has been accepted into the Coast Guard Academy Scholar program. She is the first student in more than 12 years who has been accepted into a service academy from Sumter School District and the only … more
The Sumter Area Transportation Study is moving forward on improving the section of West Liberty Street that is between South Sumter Street and Alice Drive. During the Feb. 16 SUATS Policy Committee meeting, senior planner Kyle Kelly gave an … more
In December 2023, Wilson Hall received a donation of 10 CPR kits from Mary and Craig Simmons, owners of C. Simmons Construction in Sumter. This donation has since equipped teachers, staff and select students with CPR training (not … more
A woman has been charged in connection to a Jan. 27 car crash that killed Summerton’s first Black Mayor, Tony Junious. South Carolina Highway Patrol has charged 33-year-old Toni Singleton … more
Sumter Coroner Robbie Baker is seeking the public's help to locate next of kin for a deceased woman. On Dec. 28, 2023, Sarah Robinson, 83, died at a residential home in Sumter where she was under hospice care; she was placed there by the … more
Clarendon County is one step closer to officially updating its procurement code after statewide changes. During the Jan. 8 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
Sumter's third AutoZone Auto Parts store will be coming online at 2810 Broad St. in the spring, according to a building permit filed with the Sumter Building Department. Initial site construction has begun by HJB Construction Inc. based out of … more
This past weekend, Republican Duke Buckner officially filed his candidacy for U.S. Congress for the S.C. Sixth Congressional District to run against current Congressman James E. Clyburn. He … more
On Jan. 25 at Clarendon County Courthouse, residents and Auditor Patricia Pringle, chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison, Chairwoman of the S.C. Democratic Party Christale Spain, County Council Chairman Dwight … more
Short and sweet is how one could describe the career of beloved Sumter County Sheriff’s Office K9 Rojo following his retirement last Tuesday. In a special ceremony with deputies, friends … more
Five Clarendon County employees were recognized for their years of service to the county during a recent meeting. On Jan. 8, during the Clarendon County Council meeting, council members recognized employees for dedicated service of five years to … more
There are almost 8,000 businesses, people and services the Sumter community thinks are the best in their class. That's how many nominations were made in January for The Sumter Item's Best of Sumter 2024 readers' choice contest. Now, it's time to … more
The Boy Scouts of America 12th-annual Barbecue Cook-Off was a success at Sumter County Fairgrounds this past weekend. The annual cook-off allowed community members to come and support the BSA Henry Shelor District, which includes Sumter, … more
The Senior Members of Cherryvale Community Center were pleased to have Capt. Terrance Dupree of the Sumter Fire Department join them in making pillows for the residents of Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center. more
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