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New Clarendon administrator salary $55K less than former with no allowances
A few days after Clarendon County's chief financial officer was named the new county administrator, The Sumter Item received his contract and found his salary is $55,000 less than the former … more
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Optimist International president to volunteer at Reading in the Park
Tracy Huxley, the 2023-24 president of Optimist International, will visit Sumter and the Palmetto Optimist Club's Reading in the Park on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park. This event is a part of the larger … more
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Up for the challenge: Sumter Kiwanis Club names Patina Calhoun 1st African American female president-elect
In 1952, Sumterite Charlotta Spears Bass, a journalist and social activist, changed the face of political possibilities as the first African American female vice-presidential candidate in the United States. Four years later in 1956, Clarendon County … more
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Sumter High drill team wins 1st place
The Sumter High School AFJROTC Drill Team competed in their final drill meet of the year last week. The team of cadets won first place in the Unarmed Element Exhibition at the Top Gub Drill Meet hosted at McEntire Air National Guard Base. Drill … more
Celebrating Black History Month at Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School
Lloyd "Fig" Newton, a retired U.S. Air Force four-star general, who served as commander of the Air Education and Training Command and was also the first African American pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds, speaks to the kindergarten class of 2036 at … more
Check out the April/May edition of The Sumter Item Impact
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It's Sunshine Week; Sumter Item received more than 400 documents from FOIA requests in 2023
In the spirit of Sunshine Week, many may be curious about its significance, especially if the weather doesn't seem to match the name. Sunshine Week has become one of my favorite things to recognize. From March 11 to March 15, we see nationally … more
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Teens encouraged to apply to McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program
Teens looking to give back to their community this summer have an opportunity in McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program. According to a news release from McLeod, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to work with … more
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Clarendon County school debt tax topic again after 20 years
Two decades after it was imposed, discussion about the school debt tax has resurfaced in Clarendon County. The school district asserted the necessity of renewing the tax for another 20 years, reigniting debate within the community. According to … more
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Gramma's serves up homemade, country cooking near Shaw Air Force Base
"If you leave here hungry, that is not my fault." That's a big part of the business philosophy of Lisa Buckels, co-owner and operator of Gramma's family restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch five days per week on Peach Orchard Road next to … more
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Man dies in pedestrian-freightliner wreck on I-95 near Sumter; coroner, S.C. Highway Patrol seek help identifying victim
Sumter County Coroner’s Office and South Carolina Highway Patrol are working to identify the victim of a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian wreck that occurred early Monday. Master Trooper … more
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Pleasant Grove committee returns for 2nd phase of school restoration project
A year ago this month, Raymond Evans and the Pleasant Grove School Restoration Committee embarked on a journey to preserve the decades of history within the wooden walls of the historic school. Next week, the committee will come together again … more
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Uncovered: BROKEN BONDS: Brantley Thomas used Berkeley County schools as a personal ATM. There was more to the story.
1. The crook Before his downfall, Brantley Thomas III had reached the highest rungs of South Carolina's education ladder: He was chief financial officer for Berkeley County School District, a rapidly growing system with a $260 million budget. And … more
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Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan to discuss latest book Feb. 20 at Sumter County Museum
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan will discuss her latest book, "One Wrong Word," as part of the Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series on … more
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U.S. Army specialist, a Sumter native, leads campaign to increase participation in bone marrow registry
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland - A U.S. Army specialist who turned a grassroots bone marrow registration drive into a lifesaving Army-wide campaign spoke at the U.S. military's premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives … more
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Senior superlative recognized by Sumter School District Board
Sumter High School senior Jada Collins, second from right, is recognized by Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, April 15, for receiving more than 60 college acceptance letters and $1.7 million in … more
April's Homeowner and Business Yards of the Month named
The Azalea Garden Club, a member of the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc., recognizes April's Homeowner and Business Yards of the Month. The yard of Cal and Kimberly Land's home at 617 Henderson St., far left, includes neatly trimmed shrubs and … more
MLF Bass Pro Tour begins Suzuki Stage 2 at Santee Cooper Lakes, $100K on the line
The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Clarendon County on Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 20-25, for the second event of the 2024 season - the Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes.The six-day tournament, hosted by the Clarendon County … more
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Sumter investigators seek information after non-fatal shooting on Monday
Sumter Police Department responded to a shooting Monday afternoon that left a man injured. Officers and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Shannon/Red & White … more
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Puddin Swamp Festival returns for another year to Turbeville
Turbeville's annual Puddin Swamp Festival was held Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, in Turbeville Town Square, with rides, a parade, the Hartsville Bubble Guy, numerous food vendors and OLANTA on stage. Saturday's events included the Heart Walk, a … more
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