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McElveen will not seek re-election for 4th term in S.C. Senate
Three-term South Carolina Democratic Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III will not seek re-election to his District 35 seat. The decision comes after prayer and discussion with the people that are close … 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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Palmetto Trail and Foothills Trail partner to bring more trail connections to hiking community
COLUMBIA - The Palmetto Trail, the state's only cross-state trail system, and the Foothills Trail Conservancy have joined forces in a cooperative agreement to encourage Palmetto Trail hikers to take the Foothills Trail to increase their … more
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Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA's Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for 2024 crop year
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, … more
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Spring dynamic could be on display during Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bryan New is certain there will be plenty of bass to catch during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by SEVIIN. The Saluda angler is just not certain how he … more
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Get your pancake breakfast in Sumter, and then head to Camden for the Irish Fest or to Columbia for the Craftsmen's Classic
SUMTER COUNTY Don't miss the 61st-Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road, Sumter, on Saturday, March 2, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and help raise money for Kiwanis projects … more
Sumter County Gallery of Art's opening reception combines art from Guild Winners Show, Sumter high school seniors
Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the Sumter community to attend a unique opening reception Thursday, March 7, of the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show honoring well-known local artist Laura Cardello and the first Sumter County High Schools … more
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Sumter's Tuomey hospital opens new outpatient retail pharmacy
Given the ever-changing business climate, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital has expanded its outpatient retail pharmacy to a free-standing building and is looking to become the only 24/7 pharmacy in the Sumter area soon. The hospital opened its new … more
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Sumter Community Concert Band to host free Winter Concert on Sunday at Patriot Hall
It's a new year, and that means more concerts from your favorite community band. The Sumter Community Concert Band returns to the stage for the first time in 2024 for its Winter Concert on Sunday, March 3. Debuting on the Sumter Opera House … more
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Sumter Rotary Club's Farm to Table fundraiser returns March 14
Are you ready to eat good food, engage in good conversation and have an all-around good time? Then get ready, as Sumter Rotary Club hosts its annual Farm to Table dinner fundraising event Thursday, March 14. After a successful return in 2023 … more
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Santee-Lynches comes to Mayesville for grant, needs assessment through survey
The people of Mayesville in Sumter County have been given a survey that will help bring to light areas of the community that could use some help. Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, which serves the counties and cities of Clarendon, … more
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2 Sumter women face breach of peace charges after disturbance on school bus
An incident on a Sumter school bus in the presence of children led to two women in custody facing breach of peace charges. According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer with Sumter … more
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Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Direction, not intention...
I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. I stayed downtown, but the conference was at a church about 20 minutes away. I had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to make my early flight out of Columbia. By the time I got to the hotel, I was ready for a nap, and … more
Clarendon library springs into March with bookmobile stops and more
Happy meteorological first day of spring, March 1. Although the actual first day of spring is March 19, it's not stopping Harvin Clarendon County Library from ramping up a month of events for all ages. Since the early 2000s, Harvin Clarendon … more
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Sumter community celebrates 2 pastors for their service to community, faith
Two local pastors were honored for their service to the community and their faith last Saturday at Morris College. The Rev. Franklin Colclough Sr., the son of the late Elder Harry and Pauline Tomlin Colclough, was brought up in Westminster … more
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Sumter police help local students in need
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. more
Dominion Energy, S.C. Department of Education accepting entries for annual student essay contest
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina can participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE) fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will … more
Looking ahead for summer activities? See local options at 2nd-annual Summer Camp Fair on March 17 at Wilson Hall
If a parent is looking to see what summer camp options are available in Sumter this year, Wilson Hall will host the area's second-annual Summer Camp Fair soon. About 20 organizations have already signed up to showcase their summer camps at booths … more
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Sumter Item going to USPS delivery beginning Saturday, March 2
The Sumter Item will be delivered via the United States Postal Service each Saturday and Wednesday, beginning tomorrow. Subscribers not already on mail delivery will receive the newspaper in their … more
The Bobbys wins national award for community success
The Bobbys, an annual ESPYs-style high school sports award program created by The Sumter Item honoring Sumter and New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, has been named "Best Niche Ballot" in the 15th-Annual Second Street Awards. Second Street … more
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