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Puddin' Swamp Festival returns to Turbeville this week for more foot-stompin' action
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! It's not an earthquake! All that shaking is the folks in Turbeville practicing for this weekend's Puddin' Swamp Festival. The Puddin' Swamp Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Turbeville Town Square with rides … more
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Sumter Reading Rumble's focus is developing love for reading
In the spirit that reading is fundamental to all student success and engaging students in that endeavor, Sumter School District held its second-annual Reading Rumble on Saturday for elementary school students. A total of 10 district elementary … more
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Loud and proud: Sumter vet honored in VFW campaign, shares effort to honor servicewomen
Renowned American psychologist Laurie A. Rudman conducted a study on the risk factors surrounding a woman being boastful about her accomplishments. The 1998 research found that women were perceived as less likeable and less hireable than their male … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Crestwood senior drum major Singleton shares passion, purpose of pursuing music
The glare of the football floodlights are all too familiar to Crestwood High's Jonathan Singleton. The senior class president and drum major once braved those bright lights as a wide receiver and corner for the Knights. He soon switched out his … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Sumter High's Jeshua Espiritu talks being first international president for Junior Civitans, facing fears head on
Life comes with its fair share of challenges, no matter how big or small. The unknown is scary, but it's vital to learning oneself and growing into their purpose in life. Sumter High's Jeshua Espiritu knows a thing or two about that. Jeshua isn't … more
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Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
PHOTOS PROVIDED BY SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and members of the Sumter County Sheriff's Office and representatives from the Durant Children's Center joined Sheriff Anthony Dennis on Thursday afternoon, … more
State recognizes Liberty STEAM as 1st Purple Star-designated charter school
Liberty STEAM Charter School can add to its list of accomplishments that it is now the first Purple Star-designated public charter school in South Carolina. Officials from Liberty STEAM, the state Public Charter School District and Shaw Air Force … more
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CareSouth Carolina to host Community Health Fair in Bishopville at school gym
SUBMITTED BISHOPVILLE - CareSouth Carolina's upcoming Community Health Fair is coming up later this month to connect communities with a wide range of health care resources and support. The fair will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 10 … more
Job fair for Sumter locals with criminal backgrounds set for April 18
An event to help locals with criminal backgrounds connect with potential employers is happening later this month in Sumter. The Second Chance Job Fair on Thursday, April 18, will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main … more
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Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term goal is school on Shaw Air Force Base
Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term vision now also includes a K-8 school on Shaw Air Force Base to increase the number of military dependents who can attend Sumter's first tuition-free public charter school. Liberty STEAM Board Chairman … more
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Artists guild and new show winners share the spotlight
Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to celebrate the arts community and its cross-generational nature for the kickoff event for the 2024 Inspire! Festival. Inspire! Festival began its four … more
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District 7 Sumter County Councilman Eugene Baten will not seek re-election
Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before … more
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Approvals could annex land into city limits, improve intersections
Sumter City Council unanimously approved a request that could bring a new gas station and convenience store to a portion of land on Camden Highway. During the April 2 meeting, city council heard a request on first reading to annex about seven … more
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'Teamwork makes the dream work': American Legion recognizes Sumter first responders for dedication at annual awards ceremony
The American Legion Post 15 headquarters was filled with badges and bravado of local first responders as they were recognized for their dedication at the annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on Monday night. Five first responders from public … more
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Sumter native supports U.S. Navy Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
SAN DIEGO - Lt. Keelan Kane-Yearman, a native of Sumter, South Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49. Kane-Yearman graduated from Sumter High School in 2015. The skills and values needed to … more
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Retired schoolteacher, volunteer to receive Clemson Alumni Association award
CLEMSON - Former elementary schoolteacher Margaret Segars Bond, a Sumter native, will receive the Clemson Alumni Association's highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award.She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Clemson … more
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Man wanted by Manning Police Department on criminal sexual conduct with a minor charge arrested in North Carolina; 2nd suspect sought
MANNING – A 28-year-old man wanted by the Manning Police Department since Jan. 23, 2024, on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree was arrested in North Carolina in … more
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ARCENT hosts Spring Fling for Cherryvale Elementary School
U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens Capt. Savannah Bailey, a strength manager with U.S. Army Central, plays soccer with a student. Students from Cherryvale Elementary School visited Shaw Air Force Base for a "Spring Fling" hosted by … more
Singleton reminds community Easter dinner plates are available
Geraldine Singleton says everything must go for her Easter dinner giveaway this Saturday, March 30. After generous donations from the community, the Sumterite wants to remind folks to not let the kind gesture, or the delicious fixings, go to … more
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The Trian Club
The Trian Club presented five debutantes at its debutante ball on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at The Quixote Club. From left: front row, Miss Sarah Carlisle Allred, Miss Katheryn Marie Barnes, Miss Abigail Margaret Beatson, Miss Madison Louise Elmore … more
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