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Wilson Hall students Sophia Levi, left, and Kira Stelle won the Middle School Championship in the S.C. Independent School Association State Debate Competition. Levi also won the trophy for the highest-ranked debater in the middle school division. … more
There are a plethora of reasons an individual will pursue a career in law enforcement. It could be to continue a family legacy or to fulfill those childhood dreams of being a local superhero. "I wanted to make a positive change" was the reason … more
While students prepared on Monday for their e-learning day of school today because of forecasted inclement weather, the National Weather Service, based in Columbia, had a few key messages for the public. On Monday, Jan. 8, the NWS held an … more
CLARENDON COUNTY -- During the final period of the final day of Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick , the Santee Cooper lakes that had churned out chunky bass all week simply shut down. At one … more
Each month, Sumter City Council has at least two public meetings. And items on these agendas and the decisions made during these meetings affect City of Sumter residents. Here are a few of the most notable decisions made during those meetings … more
Ready and waiting. That's how Sumter County Emergency Management Director Donna Dew summed up local public safety officials' preparation ahead of Tuesday's forecasted severe weather. According to National Weather Service on Monday, showers and a … more
1. School climate survey for teachers to be conducted At the Feb. 26 board meeting, Sumter School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to engage an external group to administer a school climate survey of teachers. Teacher retention … more
The Carolinian Camellia Ball of Sumter presented five debutantes at its ball on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at The Quixote Club. From left are Crawford Elizabeth Latham, escorted by Robert Alfred Getty and Dr. Phillip Lane Latham Jr.; Kyndal Gail … more
Here we are again, Sumter - same month, same mission, new people. Last year at this time, I was gearing up to get real with you all about my inhibitions of growing up and becoming who I'm destined to be. That journey of self-exploration started … more
Georgia Pacific-Clarendon has given thousands of dollars to a local college in support of mechatronics instruction. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Central Carolina Technical College and Georgia Pacific-Clarendon, one of the world's leading makers of … more
Austin China will speak on African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County at the February meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. China will discuss both pre- and post-war genealogy of African Americans serving … more
"It's a natural process. Before there were people here, there was fire," said Kenny Robertson, unit forester for the Lynches River Unit of the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Robertson, his local team and a visiting group of trainees from the … more
Secondary schools, those for grades six through 12, in Clarendon County have been working to address accountability and students' needs; February's theme is about planning and being intentional with instruction. Since the January Clarendon County … more
During Tuesday night's Black History Program and PTA meeting at Oakland Primary School, works of art from students were on display, and the chorus sang and explained the story behind each song. more
This Sumter Reflections photo essay takes a look at how popular corners in the city have changed through the years. more
On Jan. 15, Clarendon residents are invited to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. Starting at 10 a.m. at the Billie S. Fleming Protective Services … more
After nearly 10 years and statewide changes, Clarendon County has officially updated its procurement code. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
COLUMBIA - The Palmetto Trail, the state's only cross-state trail system, and the Foothills Trail Conservancy have joined forces in a cooperative agreement to encourage Palmetto Trail hikers to take the Foothills Trail to increase their … more
Sumter City Council has approved the budget for how to spend money coming from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More specifically, these Community … more
Starting in March, The Sumter Item will print newspapers twice a week, a weekday edition on Wednesday and a weekend edition on Saturday. The paper will be mailed to subscribers and still available at racks across the community as well as at The … more
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