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Dominion Energy, S.C. Department of Education accepting entries for annual student essay contest
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina can participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE) fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will … more
Looking ahead for summer activities? See local options at 2nd-annual Summer Camp Fair on March 17 at Wilson Hall
If a parent is looking to see what summer camp options are available in Sumter this year, Wilson Hall will host the area's second-annual Summer Camp Fair soon. About 20 organizations have already signed up to showcase their summer camps at booths … more
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P-51 Mustang Red Tail at Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Sumter will be dedicated Feb. 9
The full-scale model of a P-51 Mustang Red Tail at the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial has been at Sumter Veterans Park for about six months now, and on Feb. 9, it will have its dedication ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the monument at … more
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Sumter Purple Hearts select Harry Thompson as 2024 Patriot of the Year
Sumter's Purple Heart Chapter recently selected Harry Thompson as Patriot of the Year for 2024. Patriot Thompson made significant contributions to the chapter and to active duty and retired veterans in Sumter County while serving as chapter … more
Sumter's Fireside Fund still helps during chilly times as winter turns to spring
The cold weather is almost gone, but not quite. Mornings and evenings are still “chilly,” forcing all of us to dive deep into the practice of layering as well as being confronted with the … more
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Movies with Isaiah: See 'Titanic' on the big screen again on Jan. 31
James Cameron's visionary mind has brought forth memorable and quality action and science-fiction classics, forever transcending the world of cinema. The creative genius gave the world "Terminator 1," "Terminator 2," "Aliens," "True Lies" and in … more
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Sumter police chief says city homicides more than doubled, auto break-ins increased by 91% in 2023
Crime rates within Sumter city limits increased 16% in the past year, Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark told Sumter City Council members on Tuesday afternoon. Sumter City Council members … more
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Sen. Johnson, Rep. Pedalino come to agreement on 1 Clarendon school district lines map ahead of elections
Nearly 10 months in the making, Clarendon County's new school district lines map is now waiting on Gov. Henry McMaster's signature after two lawmakers have come to an agreement. In December 2023, Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and state Rep. Fawn … more
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Nominations open for Best of Clarendon 2024 contest
Best of Clarendon is back, and that's cause for celebration. Nominations for The Sumter Item's annual readers' choice contest covering Clarendon County are being accepted in more than 200 categories now through March 12. The contest serves as … more
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CareSouth Carolina to host Community Health Fair in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE — CareSouth Carolina will hold a Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Bishopville High Memorial Gym, 121 E. College St. The aim of the event … more
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Sumter Water and Soil Conservation District offers resources to locals to benefit the environment
The Sumter Water and Soil Conservation District (SWCD) honored its affiliate members and celebrated its many programs during Thursday's banquet at the Patriot Park Pavilion. The conservation district, an advocate for educating Sumterites and … more
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Crestwood High's Harding, Randall talk pushing boundaries and giving chances through art
Can we get candid for a second? At one point, I didn't want to pursue writing as a career. Hear me out. Writing always came with rules and restrictions as a student; I was required to submit term papers that had to be so many words long and … more
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We've got it: A spring festival, shrimp feast, jukebox music and kite flying
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the fun has just begun. If you're in need of a good time, festivities of all kinds are happening around town, so be sure to frolic through a few - or all - of them. Shiloh Project-Lift Spring … more
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Sumter School District's grading system before board again Monday
After an extensive discussion at the board's last meeting, the district's grading system will take center stage again at Sumter School District's Board of Trustees' meeting on Monday night. Board members spoke for nearly 50 minutes on related … more
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Current Sumter County job statistics
Long considered a manufacturing community, Sumter County's concentration of manufacturing jobs is 17.2%, well above state and national averages. Health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and … more
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Laying a foundation for USC Sumter Fire Ant softball
University of South Carolina Sumter held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new softball field on Theatre Drive on Friday. PIctured from left are Palmetto Construction and Services Owner Tony Young, Sumter … more
Reflections: Have you seen these photos from Sumter's past?
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades. more
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Lifelong Sumter County residents thought they lived on public road, but now they're being told it might be private
Lesa Geddings and her 5-year-old grandson used to wave at the scraper when it would come to service their street in rural Sumter County. The boy loved watching the large machinery even out the dirt. But now he's 6 and hasn't seen a scraper since … more
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Frasier Tire has become a Sumter staple over 50 years; Building relationships and a passion for work keeps Julian Frasier going
A total of 50 years in operation will classify any business as a Sumter classic, and Frasier Tire Service just celebrated its 50th anniversary locally in March. Julian Frasier, now 86, is the business owner, and a key to the company's success, he … more
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Dean Rojas paces field to win Group B Qualifying Round at Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY-- For the first two hours of Group B’s second day on the water Friday at Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick, pro Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, struggled to … more
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