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Sumter music icon Wilkinson cherished for 'sense of humor,' love of family, God
To know Brooks Wilkinson was to love him, and it wasn't hard to do either. To know him, all you had to do was visit the places he loved most: SEACO Music and First Church of God. Once there, loving him came as easily as the laughter you let out … more
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Matt Becker takes early lead for Group A at Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY – The reigning Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) Matt Becker of Ten Mile, Tennessee, boated 12 scorable bass Tuesday, totaling 45 pounds, 8 ounces, to jump out to the … 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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Sumter man surrenders to deputies after allegedly killing pregnant woman; child delivered, remains in intensive care
Five days after the killing of a pregnant Sumter woman, a suspect is in custody. Outside the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon, Troy Cornelius Wells, 44, of Sumter, … more
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Competition at Shaw Air Force Base builds united force
Load crew competitions are a far-reaching weapons tradition that promote squadron pride and strengthen the relationship between units, building a stronger, more united total force. Teams were challenged to communicate and problem solve under a time … more
Take unwanted, unused prescription drugs to Sumter Police Department on April 27 for safe disposal
Sumter Police Department is taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at 335 N. Lafayette Drive. The following unwanted, … more
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New children's boutique Lollibear opens in Downtown Sumter
PHOTOS BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM Lollibear, a "purveyor of fine children's goods," opened for its day of business on Friday, May 3, at 101 N. Main St. Store hours are Monday through … more
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Public participation, superintendent's report before Sumter School Board on March 11
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, March 11. A district staff member posted the meeting agenda … more
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Turn old tires into cash with buy-back event on April 13
Got old tires cluttering up your yard or garage? Reclaim that space and turn them into cash next weekend. The City of Sumter will host a tire buy-back event on Saturday, April 13, open to city and county residents only. You can … more
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Music, cars, barbecue, tea, golf tourneys and more. We’ve got you covered
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Family YMCA will hold YMCA's Healthy Kids Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Y's gymnasiums, 510 Miller … more
Veterans, caregivers, survivors invited to info event May 17
Military veterans, their caretakers and survivors are invited to a community information event next week to sign up on site for any services they may need. The Veterans Upward Bound Program at Central … more
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South Carolina Arts Commission invests $114M in statewide grants; several grants open in March
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, … 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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Sumter Christian School 2nd-graders become published authors
Most people cannot remember much from the early grades in school, but current second-graders at Sumter Christian School will have a lasting memory of this year's class after recently publishing a book. A classroom discussion on the true meaning … more
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Sumter author Tom Winstead publishes his 3rd book
Ninety-two-year-old author Tom Winstead of Sumter has published his third book, "Before the Beginning," through Palmetto Publishing of Charleston. The tale, a mix of truth and fiction, is based on a medical emergency the author … more
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Clarendon school will host blood drives in March, April
Clarendon County residents are invited to participate in a blood drive at a local school in March and April. According to Lacey Corbett, a senior at Clarendon Hall in charge of the blood drives at the school, the school hosts blood drives every … more
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Lee woman gets Wall of Fame honor from transit program
A small-town woman in Lee County has achieved recognition on a Wall of Fame for her determination and willpower in the field of transit services. She not only holds the honor of being the first awardee but also the first Black woman in South … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to assault, battery on Monday, March 18
Sumter deputies are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted an individual while presenting a handgun.   Ty’Reek Malik Samuels, 22, of South Harvin St., is wanted on charges of … more
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Plans to improve safety along U.S. 378 in Sumter moving forward with March 14 public meeting
A public information meeting is coming up in March for the Connect 378 project. The project, formerly called the U.S. 378 Corridor Feasibility and Conceptual Engineering Design Project, is intended to improve safety for anyone traveling along … more
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20-lot subdivision near existing neighborhood by Lake Marion gets approval despite public opposition
Despite heated discussion and residents' disapproval, the first phase of a new subdivision project by Lake Marion in Clarendon County was approved. During the Tuesday, April 16, Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, John Gast of Shoreline … more
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