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Columbia news anchor will speak at Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in May
The message of Jesus Christ and God's love will again be on display at this year's Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at Alice Drive Baptist Church. Award-winning journalist and Columbia-based television … more
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Sumter women are getting active in cowgirl boots
Getting active looks different for everyone. Mary Lee, manager of North HOPE Center in Sumter, knows this and puts a creative spin on it to empower local women and keep them moving. "I'm straight out of Texas," she said. "We do line dancing … more
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New bill would allow 20% preference for military children at charter schools
A new piece of legislation in the state's General Assembly would allow public charter schools to give an enrollment preference option to children of active-duty military members. The bill introduced earlier this month by House Speaker Murrell … more
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Inaugural Sumter Springfest gets rave reviews, support from attendees
Sumter has a unique charm -- one unlike any other. Whether it's the way our community supports a worthy cause, the releasing of inhabitants over good food and great fun or the love shared through warm hugs with a stranger, when Sumterites get … more
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$5K reward offered for information regarding vandalism to Sumter sports complex 
Sumter officers seek the public's help to identify those responsible for $100,000 in damage to the Patriot Park sports complex that was discovered on Monday, March 25. Officers responded to a … more
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CHARLIE LEE HAMPTON
Charlie Lee Hampton, 74, husband of Katherine Thames Hampton and son the late the Rev. Powell Hampton Sr. and Rosa Odell Green Hampton, was born on March 4, 1950, in Sumter County. He departed this … more
Huggins Hill subdivision's final plat approved south of Manning
A subdivision's planning is complete with final approval from Clarendon County Planning Commission. Huggins Hill, formerly known as Project Hardy, has been in the works in Clarendon County for nearly two years, first in 2022 by adding 64 … more
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Leftover land from North Shore project approved to be used for new homes in Clarendon County
Out of two similar proposals, one was tabled because of size concerns at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. On Monday, March 19, commissioners heard a proposal from Brent Waynick for zoning certification to subdivide a … more
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Sumter officials say woman fatally shot was 35 weeks pregnant; deputies continue to search for suspect
Sumter County investigators have released more information regarding the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday, March 23. Before 6 a.m., Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies were … more
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Sumter man wanted on charges of murder, attempted murder; victim identified as 33-year-old Sumter woman
Sumter deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection to incident that occured Saturday morning.  Troy Cornelus Wells, 44, is wanted on charges of murder and attempted murder in … more
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McLeod Health Clarendon Nurse-Family Partnership 'is like family' for 1st-time mothers
Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, but it can also be terrifying to those who are not prepared or don't have the support system they need to get through the first two years of their child's life. Each year in South Carolina, one in five … more
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Sumter police partner with Hyundai to give steering wheel locks to owners
Sumter Police Department is looking to raise awareness and reduce vehicle thefts through a new initiative, in partnership with Hyundai. In 2023, 131 stolen vehicle reports were made in the City of Sumter, according to Tonyia McGirt, public … more
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Tiny homes project nearing completion at Sumter United Ministries
The five tiny homes made possible by Sumter United Ministries that will be used as transitional housing near the ministry are nearing completion. "We're getting closer," SUM Executive Director Mark Champagne said during the Tuesday, March 19, … more
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Board chair: Morris College's new president is still not named
It appears there is division again among Morris College's Board of Trustees concerning the election of a new president. An official news release on Thursday from Morris said a Wednesday meet-and-greet with a college presidential candidate, Said … more
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Miss Sumter High School visits young students
Miss Sumter High School Madison Lyles visits R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy to read to kindergarten and first-grade classes this week. more
Eat barbecue, learn about farm life, hear live music at Springfest and enjoy a car race, all in Sumter this weekend
SUMTER COUNTY The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Saturday, March 23, at Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. The competition will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
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
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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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
Sumter Opera House's inaugural Acoustic Cafe honors Women's History Month with sold-out show
The mesmerizing music coming from the City Centre, nestled next to the grand entrance of Sumter Opera House, on Thursday night, March 21, captivated passersby on their nightly strolls. Their immersed faces through the large windows mirrored those … more
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