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A Sumter woman was arrested by sheriff's deputies after a man was shot early Sunday. Iszarah Rockingham-Barnett, 22, of West Avenue South in Pinewood, was arrested Sunday pursuant to a warrant … more
Hope is such a unique word. Not because of its spelling but because of its meaning. A four-letter word has the power to lift spirits and change perceptions. To bring about change and restore broken … more
Calls coming from an alleged law enforcement officer has raised red flags throughout the community, and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office encourage citizens to be “on their guard.” … more
After residents raised concerns about the new Walker Gamble Elementary School, Freedom of Information Act requests reveal a traffic and environmental study was completed with road work needed for safety. In November 2023 at a pre-bid meeting, … more
Sumter police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Rast Street bar and grill. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, officers responding to shots fired at Backyard Bar and Grill. Four … more
When I was a small kid, my dad traveled from one client’s home to another. I loved to load books and plush animals into his car and ride along. Over those years, I witnessed how many folks … more
The Town of Summerton has named a mayor pro tempore and will hold a special election to fill the seat after the death of Tony Junious. Town council member Darion Canty will serve as mayor pro tempore until the special election is held. A … more
If your New Years resolution is to volunteer in your local community, there is no better time to get started than right now, according to the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program. The program is a division of the South Carolina … more
After bats were discovered in its school gym, Manning High School will have an e-learning day today to keep students safe. MHS parents were notified Jan. 26 in a letter from South Carolina Department of Environmental Control about bat activity in … more
Sumter officials have started preparing for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales … more
It might be hard to imagine, but come 2024 - which is next week - Trinity Missionary Baptist Church will have been in its 52,000-square-foot facility on Wall Street for 15 years. The new year will also mark the church's 115th anniversary and 35 … more
BANKS - The Federal Reserve will be closed Monday. Area banks and credit unions typically follow the Federal Reserve holiday closing schedule, but it is recommended that readers verify the holiday hours of their particular financial … more
Not as bad as expected. That was the general feeling on Wednesday from emergency management officials in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties after Tuesday’s storm resulted in some downed trees, … more
Sumter Today, the pioneer video news show from The Sumter Item, has a new cheerleader. McLeod Health is now a presenting sponsor of Sumter Today, enabling The Item to produce and deliver all-positive news to the community for free. "Sumter … more
Sumter County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck on Friday morning. At about 1:55 a.m. at the intersection of South Lafayette … more
With the creation of a 501C3 status, the Sumter Pickleball Association gathered for its first social at Birnie HOPE Center on Dec. 13 with players from the Tennis Complex, three HOPE Centers, Parks and Recreation and the YMCA. Participants … more
Sumter Opera House hosted students and teachers from Wilder, Cherryvale, Willow Drive, Crosswell Drive, Pocalla Springs and Oakland Primary elementary schools for two showings of The Magic School Bus musical … more
One person is dead and another is injured after a wreck that occurred about a mile south of Summerton on Thursday. At about 5:52 p.m. on Feb. 15, the driver of a 2004 Freightliner tractor truck, … more
MANNING - A new gospel stage play will be coming to Weldon Auditorium this spring. and the writer, director and producer of the play is local native Pastor Dr. Effie Hilton. Hilton will be announcing the name of her play and several of the actors … more
KOZI Italian Street Food in Sumter has closed but has plans to reopen in a different location. Restaurant owners Stella Kostantini and Ziko Kostantini took to Facebook on Dec. 25 to tell the public that they are no longer open at the 1029 Broad … more
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