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Mayesville mayor sues town council members and town clerk
MAYESVILLE - The mayor of this small town is suing four Mayesville officials, escalating a power struggle that has been brewing since he was elected last year. Mayor Chris Brown wants a judge to confirm he has the power to fire the town clerk he … more
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FAQ: 3 questions about The Sumter Item's printing changes coming in March
The Sumter Item announced changes to its print delivery schedule last weekend, effective March 2. The changes include consolidating printing and delivery of the newspaper to Wednesday and Saturday, while also adding a cost-free monthly newspaper … more
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1 in custody after Sumter break-in while resident was home
A man is in custody after reportedly breaking into a residence will the owner was home. After 7:15 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a residence along Grimble Court. The resident reported she … more
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Sumter Police Department serves up cheesy celebration for winners of Black History Month art contest
In a heartwarming display of community collaboration, winner of the Sumter Police Department's annual Black History Month Art and Essay Contest were treated to a slice of joy at Chuck E Cheese. The winners represented Sumter School District … more
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Sumter School District Superintendent Wright lays out replacement school model to Master Plan Committee
One remedy to Sumter School District's challenges of declining enrollment and too many older schools essentially past their service life is combining schools via a new replacement school model process. As a start to the district's board of … more
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Bed and breakfast coming to Players Course golf course area
A bed and breakfast is coming to Clarendon County near a golf course to accommodate overnight stays. Leroy Doyle requested permission from Clarendon County Planning Commission at the Jan. 16 meeting for placement of a residential bed and … more
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Sumter deputies investigating break-in of North Main ABC store, asking for public's help
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to identify suspects in a burglary from Thursday morning. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 15, three individuals were seen on security … more
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Groups request more money for expanded Briggs v. Elliott Festival
A Clarendon-based action group has requested over $40,000 for the annual Briggs v. Elliott Festival, a historic case that is reaching its 70th anniversary this year. On March 12, during a Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Sumter man in custody after waving gun in local park
A Sumter man is in police custody after reportedly waving a stolen gun while at Dillon Park. Before 4:45 p.m. on March 19,  officers responded to a reports of man holding a gun and waving … more
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SCDHEC shares plans to protect nearly 2 million affected by PFAS after EPA announces new drinking water standard
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard as part of its commitment to combat PFAS pollution, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Control discussed procedures to do its … more
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Shutts named Sumter Christian School Teacher of the Year for 2023-24
Autumn Shutts has been selected as Sumter Christian Teacher of the Year for the 2023-24 school year. Shutts received her Bachelor of Science degree from The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee. She taught kindergarten in West Virginia … more
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Need help? See support groups in the Sumter area
To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Support Groups in the subject line. AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; … more
Sumter children's center to honor 3 slain siblings with Heart2Heart event
Durant Children's Center is preparing for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and this year's annual event will be dedicated in memory of Sumter's Angels. The annual event to recognize and spread awareness during Child Abuse Prevention … more
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City of Sumter will collect junk piles into next week
The City of Sumter announced Thursday afternoon on its Facebook page the city is extending its contract with the third party hired to collect items across the city for the one-time junk removal program that began Monday. "Due to … more
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Sumter County cannot maintain private roads, but some officials are trying to change that
There's a red-dirt road running half a mile into the woods where water gathers in every crevice after rainfall, mud congeals over stones, lethargic-looking trees stretch their limbs over it, poking one another, and pregnant cats find haven amid the … more
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Jan. 21-27 recognized as National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week
National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week is officially recognized in Clarendon County and across South Carolina. The week of Jan. 21-27, 2024, has been recognized by Clarendon County Council members to honor the public service of … more
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Art, crafts, microbrews, wine, Earth Day, kites and more are among the many things to enjoy in Sumter and towns close by
SUMTER COUNTY The third Made in Sumter Craft Fair will be held at Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St., on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors with handmade merchandise, local food trucks and a CommUNITY … more
4 Clarendon County Sheriff's Office staff members receive service awards
Four staff members from Clarendon County Sheriff's Office received awards for their time serving the county. During the Feb. 12 regularly scheduled Clarendon County Council meeting, investigators and clerks were awarded for their service … more
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Sumter library shares importance of African Americans during Civil War at Black History Month event
As February comes to a close, Sumterites were looking to soak up history through a discussion on the importance of African American soldiers in the Civil War. "African Americans and the Civil War" was held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the main … more
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Ridgeville pro wins St. Croix Bassmaster Open on home fishery, Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
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