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Sumter sororities gather to promote sisterhood, fundraise for local charities
On Monday, April 29, the ladies of the Divine 9 Eta Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Beta Pi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Sumter Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. gathered … more
African American farm owner feels connected to her Sumter property
Year 'round, month to month, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Carolina serves to support the landowners, farmers and ranchers of private lands in the state. Whether that land is passed from one generation to another or procured … more
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Central Carolina student Ardis named 2024 DREAM Scholar
Central Carolina Technical College student Ashley Ardis is one of eight community college students nationwide who was chosen as a 2024 DREAM Scholar by the Achieving the Dream Network of community colleges. Ardis, an accounting student, is the … more
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13 graduate from CCTC Leadership Academy
Central Carolina Technical College announced 13 employees graduated from the Central Carolina Technical College Leadership Academy on Friday, April 19. The ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Austin Floyd. CCTC Leadership Academy, … more
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Crowd enjoys annual Homegrown concert to benefit nonprofit
The Thursday, May 2, installment of Homegrown, the annual concert series benefitting The Sounds of Grace, a local musical nonprofit, was held at Sumter Opera House. more
Fifth 'God's Not Dead' goes lights, camera, action at Sumter Opera House; film expected to release this fall
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow Sumterites on the big screen this fall. The cameras have started rolling for the fifth installment of "God's Not Dead." Beginning in Rock Hill and Fort … more
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Learn about Sumter's history at Backcountry Springtime, explore a farm on Ag+Art Tour and find plenty of antiques this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
Summer Movie Series returns to Sumter Opera House starting June 4
STAFF REPORT The Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., is bringing back its Summer Movie Series on June 4 featuring $2 showings and popcorn and water for just $1. The lineup is as follows: - June 4, "Mary Poppins" (1964) - June 11, … more
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Spewing liver
I realize most of you grew up in tasteful families with genteel manners, where everyone was born knowing which fork to use for dessert and which fork to use for salad. I grew up in a family that was proud to have forks. We did have some couth. … more
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Support area's homeless veterans with walk, donations on May 17
The Sumter VA Clinic is inviting the community to come walk or roll 1.2 miles to encourage healthy living and support the area's homeless veterans. The event will be held Friday, May 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sumter clinic, 245 Bultman … more
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2-time NASCAR champ visits airmen at Shaw
Two-time NASCAR champion Joey Logano visited Shaw Air Force Base on Tuesday, May 7, ahead of the 65th Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26. The day consisted of learning about the … more
Townes-Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Townes of Charleston, to Walter Elliot Lewis of Charleston, son of Ms. Karen Lewis of Jackson, Georgia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
Liberty STEAM Eagle pride
Liberty STEAM Charter School staff hold a newly unveiled banner on Monday that recognizes Primary Academy students who achieved math proficiency and growth targets on the school's mid-year Measures … more
Public participation, superintendent's report before school board
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, April 15. Committee reports and recommendations also made the agenda, which was posted late this week by a … more
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Clarendon library plans diaper giveaway, Burgers and Badges to meet community leaders, summer reading festival and more
The school year is slowing down, but Harvin Clarendon County Library has started kicking off some local events. For the rest of April, the library is taking in donations to give to Second Chance Animal … more
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Groundsman extraordinaire: R.E. Davis staff member Fulton McFadden is district’s longest-serving employee
One thing that Fulton McFadden will tell you is that he is not afraid of hard work. It is about all he has ever known. Working since the age of 16, McFadden is the R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy groundsman, and with more than 50 years of … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: SHS' Walcott becomes first district student accepted to Coast Guard Academy in 12 years, expresses gratitude to family and school for the opportunity
"Better late than never" would be a fitting phrase to describe the journey of Sumter High School senior Eriyonna Walcott. Native to Sumter and no stranger to being a team player, Eriyonna juggles a plethora of extracurricular activities - … more
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Students of Jane Luther Smith excel at state piano competition
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition … more
Sumter residents invited to renovated Goodwill Cultural Center on April 13
Residents are invited to see the "window to the world" and celebrate with a tour of the newly renovated Goodwill Cultural Center. On Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the center at 221 N. Brick Church Road east of Sumter on … 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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