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Nikki Haley coming to Sumter on Monday, Feb. 19
Former South Carolina governor and U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign has announced she will visit Sumter on Monday morning ahead of South Carolina's Republican presidential primary. Haley will speak to voters at American Legion … more
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Student organizations show their love at faculty and staff professional development event
One day after Valentine's Day, students at Sumter High School were still in a giving mood as groups and organizations hosted a faculty and staff professional development event on Feb. 15. The student organizations that helped out were SHS Tennis … more
Little Theatre's Gray, McIntosh talk commitment to finding yourself, separating yourself within the arts
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
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Sumter School District lawyer: Collaboration document done prematurely
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
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Clarendon residents give thoughts on solar farms, ordinance
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
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The story behind the stance: Chris Singleton shares how his ability to love, forgive shaped Unity in the Community
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
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Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan to discuss latest book Feb. 20 at Sumter County Museum
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan will discuss her latest book, "One Wrong Word," as part of the Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series on … more
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Sumter man dies in single-vehicle wreck along Lafayette Drive
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
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1 dead, 1 injured from Sumter after single-vehicle wreck in Clarendon County
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
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Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Courage is...
Whatever happened to courage? Today, we make decisions based on what the insurance company might think. We stand silent while people speak authoritatively about things they know nothing about. We prefer the simple 30-second sound bite over … more
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Jan. 21-27 recognized as National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week
National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week is officially recognized in Clarendon County and across South Carolina. The week of Jan. 21-27, 2024, has been recognized by Clarendon County Council members to honor the public service of … more
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4 Clarendon County Sheriff's Office staff members receive service awards
Four staff members from Clarendon County Sheriff's Office received awards for their time serving the county. During the Feb. 12 regularly scheduled Clarendon County Council meeting, investigators and clerks were awarded for their service … more
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month, donates $10,000 to City of Sumter
PHOTO PROVIDED In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences. The City … more
U.S. collaborates with allies, partners at Saudi-led Spears of Victory exercise
KING ABDULAZIZ AIR BASE, Saudi Arabia - Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)'s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and experts across the fields of command and control, security forces and other critical operations deployed to the Royal Saudi Air Force's … more
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6 Clarendon advisory board members will serve for another 4 years
Six advisory board members have been reappointed, most going on nearly 20 years serving in the position. On Feb. 12, Clarendon County Council reappointed members of the Clarendon County Archives Advisory Commission to serve another four-year term … more
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Walker Gamble Elementary recognized as 'distinguished school'
A historic Clarendon County school has earned national recognition through a top honor program. Clarendon County School District announced Walker Gamble Elementary School was honored in February at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, … more
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South Carolina DHEC seeks samples from wells for PFAS testing
After presenting the third element in its assessment of PFAS impacts on water sources in the state, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control still seeks samples from the public to further its data collection. SCDHEC held a … more
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Sumter School District trustees speak out on test score/class grade comparisons
Sumter school board members are expressing concern after comparisons of state test score data from last year and classroom grades given to students in core subjects. Spring 2023 state assessment data at three of the district's lower-performing … more
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3 interviewed for Mayesville town attorney; council members disagree with mayor and public’s preference
During the recent town of Mayesville council meeting, multiple people addressed council like a mother would address an unruly child in a grocery store. With reprimand, embarrassment, frustration. Resident Louis Tisdale told council that if his … more
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Sumter deputies investigating break-in of North Main ABC store, asking for public's help
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to identify suspects in a burglary from Thursday morning. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 15, three individuals were seen on security … more
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