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Sumter High AFJROTC Drill Team brings home 5 awards
On Saturday, March 16, Sumter High School's AFJROTC Drill Team competed in the Battle of the Carolinas Drill Meet at Clover High School in Clover. They brought home five trophies highlighting their achievements. This included a first-place trophy … more
Changes to Sumter County business license ordinance lessen barriers to reentry for those with convictions
Late last year, City of Sumter officials tightened the grounds under which a business license could be denied, revoked or suspended as it relates to people with past convictions. This decision sparked conversation at the county level, too, but … more
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BizTalk: Brubakers prompts community to 'pay it forward'
A local coffee shop in the heart of downtown Sumter is encouraging residents and coffee connoisseurs to spread kindness by paying it forward to a stranger. Brubakers Cafe and Bakery, 13 N. Main St., has been a local coffee shop since 2020 serving … more
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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Jericho
Jericho was an old city in Jesus' time. It was a crossroads city where farmers came to trade their goods. It was also a resort town. About 18 miles from Jerusalem, the elite of Jerusalem had winter homes there. It was also the home of hundreds of … more
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New adult ed option coming to Sumter
There will be another public charter school option on the scene in Sumter soon, but this one will serve adult education learners 21 and older. On Thursday, the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees in Columbia … more
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Looking for something fun to do? How about a barbecue cook-off, sheep shearing, gun and knife show or St. Pat's in Five Points to name a few
SUMTER COUNTY The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, at the Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Wing ding will be held from 5:30 to 9 … more
Lee Academy students learn about journalism at The Sumter Item
Middle school students from Lee Academy visited The Sumter Item's office on Thursday to learn all about the world of journalism, everything from reporting on sensitive subjects in an empathetic way and how to design a page of the newspaper to fun … more
Morris College's Johnson, Jackson share tunes and triumphs of music shaping their identities
Before you start this article, ponder this question: What did you want to be when you were a kid? This familiar question has been impressed upon children across generations. Their unpredictable script as they draw out their adolescent aspirations … more
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Clarendon district under fiscal watch after District 4 failed to submit 2020-21 audit
Clarendon County School District has announced a second fiscal watch following the completion of a state investigation. During the regularly scheduled school board meeting on March 4, CCSD board … more
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From Farm to Table in Sumter, the Carolina Cup in Kershaw, the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in Columbia and Palmetto Construction Derby in Florence, March has plenty to offer
SUMTER COUNTY The Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series presents photographer Cecil Williams and award-winning journalist Claudia Smith-Brinson as they delve into their latest collaboration, "Injustice in Focus: The Civil Rights Photography … more
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Dark places...
Back in seminary, I made a visit to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. My reasons for making the trip were not pure. A cute girl was going, and I thought I might have an opportunity to get to know her. Mammoth Cave is the largest known cave system in the … more
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Millwood Elementary School's Character Parade shares love of reading
Students and staff at Millwood Elementary School participated in the annual Character Parade on Thursday morning, March 7, as part of their Read Across America Week celebrations. The school's been putting on … more
Controlled burns planned at state parks; Lee and Sumter counties included
Lee and Sumter counties could see an increase in controlled burns at state parks. In order to reduce potential wildfire risks and to improve habitat conditions for wildlife and recreation, these prescribed burns have either been held or will be held … more
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Solar farm discussion continues, raising concerns for commissioners and Clarendon residents
After months of discussion, a 90-day hold and input from the public, Clarendon County Planning Commission continues to work on possible changes to its solar farms ordinance. Last week, residents were invited to a community input session to give … more
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Knowledge, skills and experience: Clarendon County Fire Rescue holds monthly training
According to the United States Fire Administration, residents of a home could have less than two minutes to escape a home fire once the smoke alarms start to sound. This situation is when local volunteer and career firefighters arrive on scene … more
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'They think it's the coolest job, and it is': Bicycle Corp. of America workers teach Manning students how to build bikes on tour of plant
Two hardworking students in Manning received bicycles for free after their afterschool program went on a tour of the local Bicycle Corporation of America facility and helped build and learned all about the world of manufacturing bikes. Ten years … more
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2 more proposed charter schools for Sumter are in application cycle
In the growing world of school choice, two more proposed public charter schools have submitted applications to establish future operations in Sumter County through a state authorizer that is in its second year. Discovery School at Patriot Park … more
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City of Manning says residents can expect refund on utility service fees by March 15
The City of Manning has issued a statement regarding mishandled service fee charges for utility payments. On Feb. 9, the city's Facebook page posted a notice to explain multiple service fee charges residents may have received in December 2023 … more
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month, donates $10,000 to City of Sumter
PHOTO PROVIDED In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences. The City … more
Inaugural Sumter Springfest to bring music, food Lewis Brice to downtown, benefit tri-county United Way
Looking for good Southern comfort music and down-home hospitality? Look no further as the Inaugural Sumter Springfest strums into downtown Sumter on March 23. If there are two things Sumter loves, it's a good cause and a good time; Danielle … more
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