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To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Family YMCA will hold YMCA's Healthy Kids Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Y's gymnasiums, 510 Miller … more
Sumter High School Junior Civitans pick up 1,000 pounds of trash
PHOTOS PROVIDED More than 30 volunteers with the Sumter High School Junior Civitans and Junior Civitans from Crestwood participated in a litter cleanup along McCrays Mill Road recently, spending two hours picking up more than 75 bags and 1,000 … more
South Carolina Arts Commission invests $114M in statewide grants; several grants open in March
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, … more
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Puddin' Swamp Festival approved for $6K from council
Festival season is upon us, but with festivals come costs, which means Clarendon County must approve requests to pull from the hospitality tax fund. Throughout the year, Clarendon County Council … more
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Sumter Christian School 2nd-graders become published authors
Most people cannot remember much from the early grades in school, but current second-graders at Sumter Christian School will have a lasting memory of this year's class after recently publishing a book. A classroom discussion on the true meaning … more
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Sumter author Tom Winstead publishes his 3rd book
Ninety-two-year-old author Tom Winstead of Sumter has published his third book, "Before the Beginning," through Palmetto Publishing of Charleston. The tale, a mix of truth and fiction, is based on a medical emergency the author … more
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Clarendon school will host blood drives in March, April
Clarendon County residents are invited to participate in a blood drive at a local school in March and April. According to Lacey Corbett, a senior at Clarendon Hall in charge of the blood drives at the school, the school hosts blood drives every … more
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Lee woman gets Wall of Fame honor from transit program
A small-town woman in Lee County has achieved recognition on a Wall of Fame for her determination and willpower in the field of transit services. She not only holds the honor of being the first awardee but also the first Black woman in South … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to assault, battery on Monday, March 18
Sumter deputies are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted an individual while presenting a handgun.   Ty’Reek Malik Samuels, 22, of South Harvin St., is wanted on charges of … more
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Plans to improve safety along U.S. 378 in Sumter moving forward with March 14 public meeting
A public information meeting is coming up in March for the Connect 378 project. The project, formerly called the U.S. 378 Corridor Feasibility and Conceptual Engineering Design Project, is intended to improve safety for anyone traveling along … more
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20-lot subdivision near existing neighborhood by Lake Marion gets approval despite public opposition
Despite heated discussion and residents' disapproval, the first phase of a new subdivision project by Lake Marion in Clarendon County was approved. During the Tuesday, April 16, Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, John Gast of Shoreline … more
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BizTalk: New romance bookstore and wine bar coming to downtown Sumter
Downtown Sumter will be adding a cultural amenity this summer with a romance bookstore and wine bar opening on Main Street. Under The Cover will be the business name, and owner Sharlene Shuler spoke this week on the new venue, which will have a … more
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Tony Junious' family and community mourns loss of Town of Summerton's first Black mayor
To know him was to love him. "My dad was silly, loving and overall a kind spirit," said Diamond Pringle, 27. These were the words most used to describe the mayor of Summerton, Tony Junious. He passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, after a car … more
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Wilson Hall to be a host site for national teaching leadership event
How the brain learns and the science of teaching and learning are growing buzzwords in education today, and Wilson Hall will be a host site for a summer academy on these research topics in July. An increasing number of educators are diving into … more
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Movies with Isaiah: Don't miss chance to see 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' on the big screen
The conceptual purpose of a sequel in any format is improving to surpassing what made its predecessor memorable. In our current era of cinema, stories fitting that specific idea have become exceedingly rare, as certain films associated with a … more
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BBQ Cook-Off benefiting Scouts returns March 22-23 to Sumter
For the 12th year in a row, a beloved BBQ cook-off will return to Sumter, featuring a variety of flavors and sparking debate about the sauce of choice. The Henry Shelor District 2024 BBQ Cook-Off Benefiting Scouts is back to help raise money for … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Should we add anything to the Bible?
I have a lot of Bibles. Occupational hazard. I have my "marrying" Bible, which was a gift from my Aunt Faye, Uncle L.M., Aunt Gloria and Uncle Willard. It's the Bible I use when I marry people. I have my "preaching" Bible, the one I use to hold my … more
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Hundreds attend 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast as Sumter Museum announces plans to expand
Good. You couldn't go a few minutes at the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast without hearing the word refer to someone or something, and for good reason. At the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25, presented by Sumter Pest Management, nearly … more
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'This is not the way I go out': Sumter nurse, Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina runner-up shares AR-15-related injury left her paralyzed, plans to take her competition platform nationally
Experiences are subjective, leading us to often fail at understanding the true depths of them when we're not directly affected. In the quiet corners of our minds, we often whisper to ourselves, "It could never happen to me." It's a comforting … more
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No Hate Tour makes stop at Lakewood High School
The No Hate Tour rolled through Lakewood High School on Wednesday, March 27, mashing together anti-bullying education with sports. Professional BMX riders Zach Newman, Alex Leibrock, Mason Ritter and Trevor … more
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