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Sumter museum announces winners of essay contest
Sumter County Museum announced the winners of its annual Sumter County Museum Scholarship and Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest on Sunday, March 17. From left, beginning with the scholarship winner, followed by the first-, second- and third-place essay … more
Scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College students help put America back to work
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College's welding department last week. Department Chairman and Program Manager Axel Reis is shown in the … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Lakewood's Dais, Sumter's Witherspoon break barriers in cheerleading to encourage next generation
In a world where breaking barriers can be daunting, high school seniors Quinton Dais and Tyreke Witherspoon are rewriting the narrative. From outsiders to trailblazers in the local world of cheerleading, these two high school seniors strive to be … more
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Revitalization of South Sumter Park begins; construction expected to last 10 months
Despite a rainy day, City of Sumter broke ground on the revitalization of South Sumter Park at 630 S. Sumter St. last week. The park will include an upgraded spray park, new playground, baseball field, basketball courts and pickleball courts. A … more
2 patrons, 6 security staff face charges in connection to non-fatal shooting at Sumter club
Four people were injured in a fight-turned-shooting at a local club on March 10, and police have arrested eight so far in connection to the incident. Two club patrons and six individuals hired … more
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Check out the inaugural edition of The Sumter Item Impact
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Duke Buckner to run against Congressman James E. Clyburn in 2024 election
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
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District 7 Sumter County Councilman Eugene Baten will not seek re-election
Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before … more
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Congressman James E. Clyburn announces reelection campaign for 17th term
Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen … more
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Townes-Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Townes of Charleston, to Walter Elliot Lewis of Charleston, son of Ms. Karen Lewis of Jackson, Georgia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
Students of Jane Luther Smith excel at state piano competition
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition … more
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Churches, preachers and politics...
The pastor at my home church was preaching one Sunday, and as an illustration, he shared that some senior adults received so little in Social Security that they had to eat dog food. Then he added this phrase, "I don't think God likes that." Everyone … more
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Sumter County residents struggle with their street's condition while officials ponder solutions, size of problem
Sumter County officials said there is not enough evidence to support Kangaroo Lane having once been considered a public road. Early reporting from The Sumter Item details how Lesa and Wayne Geddings of Kangaroo Lane in rural Sumter County worry … more
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As winter winds down, Sumter Fireside Fund is still meeting needs
I have discovered that winter is a most valuable season. Winter is a time in which the schedule is clearer and the weather encourages you to stay inside to rest, watch movies and play games. The older I get, the more I enjoy this time of year for … more
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Groups request more money for expanded Briggs v. Elliott Festival
A Clarendon-based action group has requested over $40,000 for the annual Briggs v. Elliott Festival, a historic case that is reaching its 70th anniversary this year. On March 12, during a Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Ridgeville pro wins St. Croix Bassmaster Open on home fishery, Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
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Wilson Hall shines on opening night of 'Music Man Jr.'
Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man Jr." has won six Tony Awards for its musical comedy stylings. Wilson Hall theater students deserved a few awards of their own after bringing the production to the Nash Center stage. The theatrical Barons were sure … more
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New adult ed option coming to Sumter
There will be another public charter school option on the scene in Sumter soon, but this one will serve adult education learners 21 and older. On Thursday, the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees in Columbia … more
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Looking for something fun to do? How about a barbecue cook-off, sheep shearing, gun and knife show or St. Pat's in Five Points to name a few
SUMTER COUNTY The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, at the Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Wing ding will be held from 5:30 to 9 … more
Inaugural Sumter Springfest to bring music, food Lewis Brice to downtown, benefit tri-county United Way
Looking for good Southern comfort music and down-home hospitality? Look no further as the Inaugural Sumter Springfest strums into downtown Sumter on March 23. If there are two things Sumter loves, it's a good cause and a good time; Danielle … more
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