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Annual Barbecue Cook-Off was a success in Sumter
The Boy Scouts of America 12th-annual Barbecue Cook-Off was a success at Sumter County Fairgrounds this past weekend. The annual cook-off allowed community members to come and support the BSA Henry Shelor District, which includes Sumter, … more
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Preparing your garden? Don't miss Clarendon County Master Gardeners' Tomato Plant Sale on Good Friday
MANNING - It's that time of year again. The Clarendon County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Tomato Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, on the Mill Street Side of the Land, Parker, Welch Law Firm's … more
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Golfers raise money again for Second Chance Animal Shelter
A Second Chance Animal Shelter's 16th-Annual Charity Golf Classic, held Saturday, March 23, on the Players Course at Wyboo is now one for the record books. But the weather had threatened to not cooperate, with week-long forecasts of rain beforehand. … more
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Swan Con: Sumter's Comic Arts Festival will open Friday, March 29
University of South Carolina Sumter, in conjunction with Sumter County Cultural Commission, will host Swan Con, Sumter's Comic Arts Festival, on March 29-30. This annual two-day free event celebrates comic art by bringing together … more
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Palmetto Optimist Club announces Essay and Oratorical Scholarship Contest winners
Palmetto Optimist Club announced the winners of the annual Essay and Oratorical Scholarship Contest. The competition, designed to foster communication skills and reward academic excellence, saw participation from students across the … more
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Columbia news anchor will speak at Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast in May
The message of Jesus Christ and God's love will again be on display at this year's Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, which is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, at Alice Drive Baptist Church. Award-winning journalist and Columbia-based television … more
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Sumter women are getting active in cowgirl boots
Getting active looks different for everyone. Mary Lee, manager of North HOPE Center in Sumter, knows this and puts a creative spin on it to empower local women and keep them moving. "I'm straight out of Texas," she said. "We do line dancing … more
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New bill would allow 20% preference for military children at charter schools
A new piece of legislation in the state's General Assembly would allow public charter schools to give an enrollment preference option to children of active-duty military members. The bill introduced earlier this month by House Speaker Murrell … more
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Inaugural Sumter Springfest gets rave reviews, support from attendees
Sumter has a unique charm -- one unlike any other. Whether it's the way our community supports a worthy cause, the releasing of inhabitants over good food and great fun or the love shared through warm hugs with a stranger, when Sumterites get … more
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$5K reward offered for information regarding vandalism to Sumter sports complex 
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
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CHARLIE LEE HAMPTON
Charlie Lee Hampton, 74, husband of Katherine Thames Hampton and son the late the Rev. Powell Hampton Sr. and Rosa Odell Green Hampton, was born on March 4, 1950, in Sumter County. He departed this … more
Huggins Hill subdivision's final plat approved south of Manning
A subdivision's planning is complete with final approval from Clarendon County Planning Commission. Huggins Hill, formerly known as Project Hardy, has been in the works in Clarendon County for nearly two years, first in 2022 by adding 64 … more
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Leftover land from North Shore project approved to be used for new homes in Clarendon County
Out of two similar proposals, one was tabled because of size concerns at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. On Monday, March 19, commissioners heard a proposal from Brent Waynick for zoning certification to subdivide a … more
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Sumter officials say woman fatally shot was 35 weeks pregnant; deputies continue to search for suspect
Sumter County investigators have released more information regarding the fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday, March 23. Before 6 a.m., Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies were … more
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Sumter man wanted on charges of murder, attempted murder; victim identified as 33-year-old Sumter woman
Sumter deputies are searching for a man wanted in connection to incident that occured Saturday morning.  Troy Cornelus Wells, 44, is wanted on charges of murder and attempted murder in … more
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McLeod Health Clarendon Nurse-Family Partnership 'is like family' for 1st-time mothers
Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, but it can also be terrifying to those who are not prepared or don't have the support system they need to get through the first two years of their child's life. Each year in South Carolina, one in five … more
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Sumter police partner with Hyundai to give steering wheel locks to owners
Sumter Police Department is looking to raise awareness and reduce vehicle thefts through a new initiative, in partnership with Hyundai. In 2023, 131 stolen vehicle reports were made in the City of Sumter, according to Tonyia McGirt, public … more
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Tiny homes project nearing completion at Sumter United Ministries
The five tiny homes made possible by Sumter United Ministries that will be used as transitional housing near the ministry are nearing completion. "We're getting closer," SUM Executive Director Mark Champagne said during the Tuesday, March 19, … more
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Board chair: Morris College's new president is still not named
It appears there is division again among Morris College's Board of Trustees concerning the election of a new president. An official news release on Thursday from Morris said a Wednesday meet-and-greet with a college presidential candidate, Said … more
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Miss Sumter High School visits young students
Miss Sumter High School Madison Lyles visits R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy to read to kindergarten and first-grade classes this week. more
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