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Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen … more
COLUMBIA - South Carolina Department of Education is looking for partners to assist with providing meals to children this summer. The Summer Break Café is a summer food service program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and … more
Schools throughout South Carolina, including public and private schools in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties, now have access to a course teaching financial literacy. SAFE Federal Credit Union has invested more than $100,000 to create an online … more
The Sumter School District STEM truck is at Oakland Primary School this week teaching lessons to students in the basics of STEM education for science, technology, engineering and math. This well-equipped van travels across the district teaching and … more
Duke Energy Foundation has started the year by doling out $35,000 in grants to help seniors with home repairs in Sumter and Clarendon counties. On Tuesday, the foundation awarded $15,000 to United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties to … more
A Sumter organization is asking for the community's help so it can keep helping others in the area. The Salvation Army of Sumter's Maj. John Dancer is pleading for the community's help so they aren't forced to turn people in need away. From … more
An apartment complex that would be considered low-income or affordable housing might be built in Sumter city limits. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) … 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
The City of Sumter's one-time junk removal service is coming up, and to take part, city residential roll-cart customers should place all items in sorted piles by the street by 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, for pickup the following week. If … more
Do you remember your first role model? Growing up, the pool of role models for little girls who look like me in a profession I dreamed of was tiny. It was hard to get a true sense of belonging in a professional sense when the pros are not like … more
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
A document created in the fall by Liberty STEAM Charter School promoting collaboration between educational entities in Sumter County was likely done prematurely and has not been endorsed or approved by Sumter School District. Sumter School … more
CLARENDON COUNTY – Hot Springs, Arkansas, pro Dylan Hays caught seven scorable bass Thursday, Feb. 22, weighing 30 pounds, 8 ounces, to earn the Group A Qualifying Round win at the Major League … more
On Feb. 28, 2011 - 13 years ago yesterday, and 11 days after my 13th birthday - little Alaysha posted to Facebook, "Im in the newspaper!!! Im SO HAPPY!!!" What warranted me making the pages of our publication that day? I'm not too sure. But to be … more
Clarendon County Planning and Zoning staff invited residents to a community input session, and residents were able to give their thoughts and suggestions on a hot topic in the Sumter and Clarendon areas - solar farms. Clarendon County Council … more
I have a bad habit of rarely checking the weather. Too often I head out without a jacket only to be greeted with frigid air and regret. Recently, I went out unprepared for the elements and felt cold. It would be one of those days that nothing - … more
One cannot have a testimony without a test - and Sumter Fire Department's Cameron Collins passed his, being recognized by his peers for his endurance. Native to Sumter and new to the fire service, Collins' sights were not originally set on fire … more
Behind every single stance, there is a story. Some stories are told 10 times over, and some stances are plain as day. But there are others that require an open ear, an open mind and an open heart to receive the message both story and stance … more
Technology continues to change the classroom and in this case even the gym for physical education. Oakland Primary School is the first school in Sumter School District to implement a relatively new innovation initiative called Lu that is an … more
It's that time of year again. Inspire! Festival is back. This year will be the fourth edition of the festival, and committee member Johnny Hilton spoke about the full lineup of events on tap next week. The festival is condensed into one week this … more
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