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Your favorite local thespians will trade in their extravagant costumes for a pair of work boots and some elbow grease for the upcoming production "Sweat." Set in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the year 2000, a group of friends spends their days … more
From left, Alana Jones, LaKesha Meredith and Activity Director Jannett Conyers for Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center sort through handmade cards for Valentine's Day. Inspired by the month of love and an internationally known nonprofit … more
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
I caught a plane while on vacation once from Chicago to Las Vegas that was only 30% full. It was luxurious! Sit wherever you please or stretch out … there was ample room. My wife found a way to buckle her seat belt and lay out over the three … more
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
BISHOPVILLE - A fast-paced life in a big, exciting city was Jake Smith's main goal when he was in college, but he learned quickly that wasn't that important. Now, his hometown can be thankful. Smith, a Bishopville native, returned home after … more
A current chairman and vice chairman will continue to serve another term on Clarendon County Planning Commission. In 2023, Larry Johnson was elected chairman of the commission to serve a one-year term. At a recent planning commission meeting, … more
A waste management service's request caused confusion at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting but was approved. A performance zone application from Shoreline Capital Group LLC was submitted to planning commission to approve a … more
Solar farms have been a hot topic in Clarendon and Sumter counties during the past few months, and some residents have raised concerns while community leaders try to come up with a game plan for reviewing Clarendon's solar ordinance. On Thursday, … more
Sumter, Clarendon and Lee school districts have announced closures and learning schedules ahead of Tuesday’s severe weather. Sumter School District announced Tuesday will be an e-Learning … more
At the end of 2023, Sumter Christian Charities, a locally operated all-volunteer food bank, was looking at a serious deficit for the year. Frank Edwards and the Williams-Brice-Edwards Foundation changed that with a $25,000 donation. "As the various … more
In less than nine months, we'll be voting for leaders in local, state and national seats. The South Carolina Democratic primary is done, with President Joseph R. Biden as the state's Democratic nominee. Early voting for the South Carolina … more
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
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is coming to Sumter. At 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Newsom will be at Morris College in the Neal-Jones Auditorium as a special guest. This event is part of the South Carolina Democratic Party's First in … more
CHARLOTTE – Duke Energy is monitoring and preparing for a severe weather system expected to move through the Carolinas on Tuesday that could cause widespread power outages. “There … more
After 78-plus years of life, most of which have been dedicated to public service as a Civil Rights activist, legislator, school board member, pastor and businessman, I take all allegations, innuendos and attacks seriously, regardless of the … more
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is in her home state, South Carolina, to garner support ahead of the state's Republican primary this Saturday. The former South Carolina governor and former UN ambassador spent Presidents Day morning in Sumter … more
Two local pastors were honored for their service to the community and their faith last Saturday at Morris College. The Rev. Franklin Colclough Sr., the son of the late Elder Harry and Pauline Tomlin Colclough, was brought up in Westminster … more
My mother and father were avid listeners of "Bob Marley and The Wailers." Growing up I remember hearing bits and pieces of his music during my childhood. It was not until much later in my adult life that I began researching his artistry, beliefs, … more
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. more
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