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As winter winds down, Sumter Fireside Fund is still meeting needs
I have discovered that winter is a most valuable season. Winter is a time in which the schedule is clearer and the weather encourages you to stay inside to rest, watch movies and play games. The older I get, the more I enjoy this time of year for … more
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Groups request more money for expanded Briggs v. Elliott Festival
A Clarendon-based action group has requested over $40,000 for the annual Briggs v. Elliott Festival, a historic case that is reaching its 70th anniversary this year. On March 12, during a Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Ridgeville pro wins St. Croix Bassmaster Open on home fishery, Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
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Wilson Hall shines on opening night of 'Music Man Jr.'
Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man Jr." has won six Tony Awards for its musical comedy stylings. Wilson Hall theater students deserved a few awards of their own after bringing the production to the Nash Center stage. The theatrical Barons were sure … 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
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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Connect 378 project moves forward with Sumterites invited to give input
Members of the public had the opportunity to learn about different alternatives to changing U.S. 378 and give input on them, and there is still opportunity for Sumterites to share their thoughts. The project, formerly called the U.S. 378 Corridor … more
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Sumter man faces sexual conduct charges after allegedly meeting minor contacted through video game
A Sumter man is in custody after allegedly meeting up with a minor he contacted via a video game.  According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, … more
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Children's boutique to open downtown in May
Best friends Mary Kathryn Hulme and Hallie DuBose still remember shopping at a children's clothing store in Manning while growing up, and they will be bringing a similar boutique to downtown Sumter soon. The duo will be opening Lollibear, a … more
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Puddin' Swamp Festival approved for $6K from council
Festival season is upon us, but with festivals come costs, which means Clarendon County must approve requests to pull from the hospitality tax fund. Throughout the year, Clarendon County Council … more
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April 10-20 named National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by Clarendon County Council
As April approaches, Clarendon County has dedicated a week for national public safety telecommunicators in honor of the men and woman of law enforcement, firefighting, EMTs and paramedics. April … more
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Clarendon projects near completion, 1 at a standstill
Three months into 2024 and many Clarendon County Administrator reports later, projects that have been in the works for years and months are nearing their end. During a March 11 Clarendon County … more
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Clarendon Board appointments cause public suggestion
Clarendon County Council has officially appointed and reappointed a total of nine people to three boards in the area. On March 12, council members unanimously approved all board appointments and … more
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Sumter school board to ask CCTC for 2-year extension on technical high school property
Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees wants a two-year extension from Central Carolina Technical College on developing land on Broad Street for a future district technical high school. The … more
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Sumter coroner releases name of deceased in 3-vehicle wreck on Tuesday
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal three-vehicle wreck that occurred on U.S. 521 on March 12. According to Master Trooper Gary Miller, the wreck occurred at about 3:42 … more
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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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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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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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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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