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Sumter County Gallery of Art's opening reception combines art from Guild Winners Show, Sumter high school seniors
Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the Sumter community to attend a unique opening reception Thursday, March 7, of the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show honoring well-known local artist Laura Cardello and the first Sumter County High Schools … more
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Bagnal officially wins Summerton mayoral race with 53% of votes; Nelson wins 4th term as Manning mayor
Clarendon County held special elections for Summerton and Manning mayoral races on Tuesday, April 2, and the official results are in. Manning Mayor Julia Nelson will continue to serve her community … more
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Mayesville leaders disagree on how to interview candidates for town attorney position
Mayesville Town Council members completed a first interview for the vacant town attorney position in the privacy of executive session and without the support or presence of recently elected Mayor Chris Brown. "Mayor Brown has been notified, at … more
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Mayewood Middle football field budget estimates before board Monday
At Monday's Sumter school board meeting, district administration will present the much-anticipated budget estimate request for renovations to a middle school football field after work continued at the site in the fall. That follows a board … more
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Clarendon surplus of $2.2M officially approved for FY 2023-24 budget, to be used for department purchases
Clarendon County Council has officially approved a surplus of millions of dollars after a clean audit report conducted for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. Ordinance 2023-09 states the county adopted its fiscal year budget on June 12, 2023, and a … more
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Annual Striped Bass Festival 5K run is Saturday, April 20
It's that time of the year when residents get out their running shoes, tie up their laces and get to competing in the upcoming Striped Bass Festival 5K run. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Santee Dam, 1022 Randolph's … more
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Sumter coalition partners with USC Columbia for survey on male hair discrimination
Members of the Sumter CROWN Act Coalition have ventured across the state and nation sharing their hopes for hair inclusivity for minorities on a plethora of platforms. But now, they want to hear from you. On the day of love, Wednesday, Feb. 14, … more
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Early voting continues in the GOP primary in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee
Sumter resident Mary Whitaker participates in early voting for the state Republican primary on Wednesday at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. Early voting will continue each weekday through … more
Sumter's Tuomey hospital opens new outpatient retail pharmacy
Given the ever-changing business climate, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital has expanded its outpatient retail pharmacy to a free-standing building and is looking to become the only 24/7 pharmacy in the Sumter area soon. The hospital opened its new … more
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Sumter school board to ask CCTC for 2-year extension on technical high school property
Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees wants a two-year extension from Central Carolina Technical College on developing land on Broad Street for a future district technical high school. The … more
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Summerton Community Action Group denied $43K for festival funding, $20K approved for sidewalks
Clarendon County Council has denied a funding request for a local community action group for an upcoming festival but did approve some money for the event. In March during a regular Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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MQ-9 Reaper lands at Shaw Air Force Base for the first time
Airmen and their families gathered at Shaw's airfield to welcome, for the first time, an aircraft that Shaw pilots and sensor operators fly every day. Yes, many Shaw airmen operate the MQ-9 Reaper every day, but rarely do they see it in person, … more
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Sumter Community Concert Band to host free Winter Concert on Sunday at Patriot Hall
It's a new year, and that means more concerts from your favorite community band. The Sumter Community Concert Band returns to the stage for the first time in 2024 for its Winter Concert on Sunday, March 3. Debuting on the Sumter Opera House … more
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Sumter School District board wants teacher input on 50% grade floor
Is giving a quarter grade of 50 to all students who score below that level in a subject fair and appropriate to everyone involved? Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees was split on … more
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Clarendon County Council gets update on wastewater, library, more projects
Clarendon County Administrator Lynden Anthony gave his last report as the interim administrator during the April council meeting and updated the public and council members on projects and recreational activities in the area. Projects Anthony … more
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County officials want to lessen reentry barriers for those with convictions wanting to own businesses
Sumter County's business license ordinance may soon change to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 13, county council meeting, council unanimously decided to start the … more
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Sumter Rotary Club's Farm to Table fundraiser returns March 14
Are you ready to eat good food, engage in good conversation and have an all-around good time? Then get ready, as Sumter Rotary Club hosts its annual Farm to Table dinner fundraising event Thursday, March 14. After a successful return in 2023 … more
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Festival season returns with something for everyone: rides and games, flowers and crafts, a rodeo and more across the area
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Santee-Lynches comes to Mayesville for grant, needs assessment through survey
The people of Mayesville in Sumter County have been given a survey that will help bring to light areas of the community that could use some help. Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, which serves the counties and cities of Clarendon, … more
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Clarendon County School District superintendent's contract extended
Clarendon County School District board members have officially extended the district superintendent's contract with no pay raise. Every year superintendents across the state receive an annual evaluation, which is typically discussed in … more
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