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Gramma's serves up homemade, country cooking near Shaw Air Force Base
"If you leave here hungry, that is not my fault." That's a big part of the business philosophy of Lisa Buckels, co-owner and operator of Gramma's family restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch five days per week on Peach Orchard Road next to … more
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Sen. Kevin Johnson recognized as 1 of 13 S.C. Health Policy Fellows
A local lawmaker has been recognized as a South Carolina Health Policy Fellow by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, was one of 13 … more
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Sumter police investigate Sunday night Rast Street bar, grill shooting
Sumter police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Rast Street bar and grill. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, officers responding to shots fired at Backyard Bar and Grill. Four … more
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Sumter United Ministries closes winter shelter for the year
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 winter shelter is open for a four-month stretch from … more
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Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art features unique masterpieces by Sumter students
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, take a detour down Main Street in downtown Sumter to gaze at the artwork of talented Sumter students for Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art. Pupils from … more
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Clarendon County School District superintendent's contract extended
Clarendon County School District board members have officially extended the district superintendent's contract with no pay raise. Every year superintendents across the state receive an annual evaluation, which is typically discussed in … more
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eVAC expects to be running in Sumter by end of 2025
Given future growth in the electric vehicle industry and German manufacturer VAC's leading technology with producing high-end magnets for motors, the company's North American headquarters in Sumter is on the fast track. At eVAC Magnetics' … more
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BBQ Cook-Off benefiting Scouts returns March 22-23 to Sumter
For the 12th year in a row, a beloved BBQ cook-off will return to Sumter, featuring a variety of flavors and sparking debate about the sauce of choice. The Henry Shelor District 2024 BBQ Cook-Off Benefiting Scouts is back to help raise money for … more
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Sumter Item reporter speaks to Furman middle school students about creative writing
Item newsletter editor and reporter Bryn Eddy spoke to Furman Middle School students on March 7 for Literacy Week. She told them that most of being a good writer is being a good reader and adventurer, noting that a writer's favorite books and … more
From Farm to Table in Sumter, the Carolina Cup in Kershaw, the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in Columbia and Palmetto Construction Derby in Florence, March has plenty to offer
SUMTER COUNTY The Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series presents photographer Cecil Williams and award-winning journalist Claudia Smith-Brinson as they delve into their latest collaboration, "Injustice in Focus: The Civil Rights Photography … more
Millwood Elementary School's Character Parade shares love of reading
Students and staff at Millwood Elementary School participated in the annual Character Parade on Thursday morning, March 7, as part of their Read Across America Week celebrations. The school's been putting on … more
'They think it's the coolest job, and it is': Bicycle Corp. of America workers teach Manning students how to build bikes on tour of plant
Two hardworking students in Manning received bicycles for free after their afterschool program went on a tour of the local Bicycle Corporation of America facility and helped build and learned all about the world of manufacturing bikes. Ten years … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
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Sumter police explain new state firearms law to community
Sumter Police Department Chief Russell Roark released a statement in reference to the new firearms law allowing citizens to open carry their firearms that went effect immediately after being signed … more
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South Carolina Arts Commission invests $114M in statewide grants; several grants open in March
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, … more
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Public participation, superintendent's report before Sumter School Board on March 11
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, March 11. A district staff member posted the meeting agenda … more
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MARTHA ANN SEYMOUR MARLOWE
Martha Ann Seymour Marlowe of Sumter died on March 4, 2024. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, on April 24, 1930, she was the daughter of Christine Sewell Seymour and Farris Terrell Seymour. She was … more
Clarendon events: Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant, Silver Screen Matinee, spaghetti dinner fundraiser and more
Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant 5 p.m. March 9 MANNING – The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St. … more
Sumter first responders on scene of daycare fire on Wilson Hall Road
Sumter first responders are on scene of daycare fire along Wilson Hall Road.  Firetrucks were seen before 1 p.m. arriving to the parking lot of Club House Learning Center, next door to … more
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8 candidates apply for Clarendon County administrator as process continues to fill position
Clarendon County Council has announced candidates for the county administrator position and next steps in the process. During a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 6, council members went into … more
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