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Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM to have 1st collaborative event
Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM Charter School will kick off their first collaborative event together with a free, shared professional development workshop for teachers on Saturday, April 13. Wilson Hall Head of School Brent … more
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Community honors teachers this week in Sumter School District
Tuesday, May 7, was recognized as National Teacher Appreciation Day, and schools across Sumter School District are honoring their teachers throughout the week with gift bags created by Sumter High Junior Civitans and Starfish … more
Carolina Cup draws thousands to historic Camden for 89th year
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Camden on Saturday, March 30, for the 89th running of the Carolina Cup steeplechase horse race. The day included tailgating, shopping and a hat contest, among other happenings, as well as six horse races with … more
Don't fret: Swan Lake playground fire truck is not missing, it's just getting some TLC
Visitors to Swan Lake Iris Gardens Playground will notice something distinct missing, but there is no cause for alarm, officials said. The historic fire truck on the playground was recently taken to the shop for some refurbishing, according to … more
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Tri-county area will experience partial eclipse April 8
A very rare sight to see, a momentary alignment of the sun, moon and Earth, which turns the bright blue sky into a world of night and a phenomenon, one might say - a solar eclipse. On April 8, Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties will not be … more
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SLED charges Sumter man in connection to killing in November 2023
A Sumter man faces violent crime charges in connection to the killing of Fredrick Nelson Jr. in November 2023. Daejon Rashad Jackson, 22, of Sumter, was charged with murder, possession of a … more
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3 of 15 S.C. Fire Academy graduates are from Sumter
The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's South Carolina Fire Academy graduated 15 recruits on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from its eight-week firefighter candidate school in Columbia. These firefighters underwent a 320-hour … more
More than 50 volunteers pick up trash in preparation for anglers at John C. Land III landing
Fishing has become a staple in Clarendon County, and with the help of volunteers, anglers can come and fish clean waters surrounded by clean land. On Feb. 15, more than 50 volunteers gathered at John C. Land III Boating and Sports Fishing … more
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Columbia news anchor will speak at Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in May
The message of Jesus Christ and God's love will again be on display at this year's Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at Alice Drive Baptist Church. Award-winning journalist and Columbia-based television … more
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A springboard to the future: USC Sumter unveils campus Science Building after renovations
A decade process was worth the wait, as University of South Carolina Sumter held a grand reopening and donor recognition ceremony for its Science Building on Monday. A total of $10.9 million went into the renovation project as the college now … more
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Sumter women are getting active in cowgirl boots
Getting active looks different for everyone. Mary Lee, manager of North HOPE Center in Sumter, knows this and puts a creative spin on it to empower local women and keep them moving. "I'm straight out of Texas," she said. "We do line dancing … more
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USC opens brain health clinic in Sumter
The University of South Carolina Brain Health Network opened its brain health clinic in Sumter with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13. In partnership with Prisma Health, the clinic along with others across the state is designed to help … more
New bill would allow 20% preference for military children at charter schools
A new piece of legislation in the state's General Assembly would allow public charter schools to give an enrollment preference option to children of active-duty military members. The bill introduced earlier this month by House Speaker Murrell … more
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S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry, denial of hate crime bill
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion … more
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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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Inaugural Sumter Springfest gets rave reviews, support from attendees
Sumter has a unique charm -- one unlike any other. Whether it's the way our community supports a worthy cause, the releasing of inhabitants over good food and great fun or the love shared through warm hugs with a stranger, when Sumterites get … more
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Sumter police seeking information on reported shooting on Friday
Sumter Police Department seeks the public’s help for information regarding shots fired calls early Friday morning. Initial information indicated that shots fired calls came in after 2 a.m. … more
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Sumter Faith Strong to host 'Jazzy Shades of Pink' fundraiser to support BREASTies
The ladies of Faith Strong invite the community to support a good cause by getting snazzy in their finest pink and enjoying a jazzy night of music. Faith Strong will host Jazzy Shades of Pink on Friday, April 12. Faith Strong, a Sumter-based … more
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Sumter man, 59, dies in single-vehicle wreck on Friday
Sumter County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the individual involved in a fatal single-vehicle wreck Friday morning. The wreck occurred after 7:15 a.m. on Feb. 23 at the … more
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