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Uncovered: BROKEN BONDS: Brantley Thomas used Berkeley County schools as a personal ATM. There was more to the story.
1. The crook Before his downfall, Brantley Thomas III had reached the highest rungs of South Carolina's education ladder: He was chief financial officer for Berkeley County School District, a rapidly growing system with a $260 million budget. And … more
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Nothing like home: Camden’s Davis brings friends for concert and camaraderie for filming of ‘Southern Songwriters’
If a premature five-star rating was ever applicable to a series, this would be the one. Camden-raised Patrick Davis ventured back to South Carolina from Nashville, Tennessee, bringing with him a few talented friends to perform for his friends, … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Lisa Frankenstein' is unique, campy and witty adaptation
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a personal favorite of mine dating back to my childhood. A genius scientist creating life from the remains of a non-living being I found fascinating. Throughout the story, the creature acclimates to social norms of … more
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Sumter woman arrested after man injured in shooting early Sunday
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
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Divine 9 meets for HBCU and Greek Celebration
Members of the Divine 9, representing five fraternities and four sororities, attended the HBCU and Greek Celebration at Mechanicsville UMC (the Rev. Kenneth B. Middleton) on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Bishopville/Manning/Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa … more
Fraternity member wins award, team selection
Brother Marcus Thomas of the Bishopville/Manning/Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has been awarded the 2023 USATF National Official Committee Outstanding Service Award for outstanding contributions to the South … more
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Bishopville will see new YMCA wellness center
Bishopville and Lee County residents could see increased community health and wellness after a wellness center comes to town. On Friday, Feb. 9, the City of Bishopville, Lee County and the YMCA of the Upper Pee Dee region announced their … more
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FAQ: 3 questions about The Sumter Item's printing changes coming in March
The Sumter Item announced changes to its print delivery schedule last weekend, effective March 2. The changes include consolidating printing and delivery of the newspaper to Wednesday and Saturday, while also adding a cost-free monthly newspaper … more
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BizTalk: Brubakers prompts community to 'pay it forward'
A local coffee shop in the heart of downtown Sumter is encouraging residents and coffee connoisseurs to spread kindness by paying it forward to a stranger. Brubakers Cafe and Bakery, 13 N. Main St., has been a local coffee shop since 2020 serving … more
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Morris College's Johnson, Jackson share tunes and triumphs of music shaping their identities
Before you start this article, ponder this question: What did you want to be when you were a kid? This familiar question has been impressed upon children across generations. Their unpredictable script as they draw out their adolescent aspirations … more
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Controlled burns planned at state parks; Lee and Sumter counties included
Lee and Sumter counties could see an increase in controlled burns at state parks. In order to reduce potential wildfire risks and to improve habitat conditions for wildlife and recreation, these prescribed burns have either been held or will be held … more
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City of Manning says residents can expect refund on utility service fees by March 15
The City of Manning has issued a statement regarding mishandled service fee charges for utility payments. On Feb. 9, the city's Facebook page posted a notice to explain multiple service fee charges residents may have received in December 2023 … more
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'Dad, this is your day': Tuskegee Airmen honored with P-51 replica dedication ceremony in Sumter
A huge crowd gathered at Sumter Veterans Park on Friday morning to watch another chapter in Tuskegee Airmen history unfold. The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African American pilots, navigators, bombardiers, supply maintenance, support staff … more
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Man wins $300,000 on lottery ticket bought in Sumter
A Midlands man didn't win anything on his first lottery ticket purchased at the Corner Stop 118 on South Guignard Drive in Sumter, but his luck changed with the second ticket. According to a Feb. 9 … more
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Georgia Pacific-Clarendon gives $5K to local college for mechatronics program
Georgia Pacific-Clarendon has given thousands of dollars to a local college in support of mechatronics instruction. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Central Carolina Technical College and Georgia Pacific-Clarendon, one of the world's leading makers of … more
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Secondary schools in Clarendon County focus on accountability, student needs
Secondary schools, those for grades six through 12, in Clarendon County have been working to address accountability and students' needs; February's theme is about planning and being intentional with instruction. Since the January Clarendon County … more
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Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Faces in need of grace...
He struggles with memories of a sin committed in college … She feels guilty about an abortion … He is scared when Mom and Dad fight … She has a doctor's appointment this week about a lump she discovered … He wishes he could summon courage enough … more
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'Thank you for being my bus driver': District closing gap some in vacancies, touts increased pay, family atmosphere
If you like to drive, watch the sunrise, be home at night, with weekends, holidays and summer break off to boot, then becoming a Sumter School District bus driver could be the job for you. Add recently increased entry-level pay adjusted to $18 … more
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Mayesville leaders disagree on how to interview candidates for town attorney position
Mayesville Town Council members completed a first interview for the vacant town attorney position in the privacy of executive session and without the support or presence of recently elected Mayor Chris Brown. "Mayor Brown has been notified, at … more
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Mayewood Middle football field budget estimates before board Monday
At Monday's Sumter school board meeting, district administration will present the much-anticipated budget estimate request for renovations to a middle school football field after work continued at the site in the fall. That follows a board … more
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