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Letter to the editor: Thank you to caring community for help, patients who shared lives
My late wife, Connie, and I, both Sumter natives, were excited when I was able to begin medical practice here in our hometown in October 1967. And how fortunate we were to raise our family here! We often hear that the years go by so quickly. With … more
Opinion: Democrats losing hold on California and California losing hold on America
The Super Tuesday results ensured the renominations of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, barring some unanticipated adverse health events. So, who's going to win in November? Polls give us clues. Trump continues to have the … more
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Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Our main goal should be honoring our Savior
Our devotion brings this thought, "Never Serve Sin," and my text is found in Romans 6:5-7, where we see, "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our … more
Column: Making the case for rural communities
It is unusual for me to publish anything in The Sumter Item. However, I believe this writing will benefit the rural community, which I am honored and pledged to serve. But before I get to that, I think some background is important. I am a … more
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Editorial cartoon: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Opinion: Medical marijuana can relieve needless suffering; South Carolina bill can make it safe
If you're looking for a losing strategy for persuading the South Carolina Legislature to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana, check out the "S.C. Cannabis Supporters United" rally last month at the Statehouse, which … more
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Letter to the editor: Tax dollars funding upgrades to facilities at closed school
At the Feb. 12, 2024, Sumter County School Board meeting, the board decided to spend almost $400,000 of your tax dollars to fund upgrades to "athletic facilities" at the closed Mayewood/Brewington Academy. This vote is irresponsible, and it is not … more
Letter to the editor: All students deserve the best so they can be the best workforce one day
After reading The Sumter Item article titled, "Board votes 6-3 for new Mayewood athletic building," dated Feb. 14, 2024, my faith in the Sumter School District Board of Trustees is highly restored. On Feb. 12, 2024, I addressed the SSD Board of … more
Column by Pastor Joey Durham: The 3 important questions of everyone's life
The devotion on my heart for today is, "Three Important Questions." My scripture text is Genesis 1:1, where we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." (KJV) So, what are these three important questions that most everyone … more
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Letter to the editor: Our district superintendent is moving in the right direction
There were decisions made as far back as 1995 that are currently affecting our children's education in Sumter County. Dr. William Wright is moving the school district in a positive direction to improve our school system for all of our children. I … more
Time to end Confederate flag discussion
If the South Carolina General Assembly doesn't get the Confederate battle flag off the Statehouse grounds after what happened in Charleston this week, then we may as well replace the Palmetto Tree on the proper state flag - the beautiful blue one - … more
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Editorial cartoon: Friday, Feb. 9, 2024
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Letter to the editor: We should fully support our school superintendent. I do
First, I want to thank Sumter Item, editor and staff for allowing Sumter residents to express their opinions by publishing all letters that meet the standards in the opinion page. I was not only offended by and I was taken aback with the articles in … more
Letter to the editor: Biden administration isn't doing its job of protecting America
I just opened my newspaper and what did I see, another person who watches the lying channels. How do I know? They believe everything that the lying channels tell them. I have some questions for the man who wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. … more
Letter to the editor: Leventis family is proud to call Sumter home
Feb. 1, 2024 This is a special day for our entire family. It was 50 years ago on Feb. 1 that our young family, my wife of four years, our son Gregory, then 2, with our second child on the way, returned to South Carolina. I had been out of my … more
Letter to the editor: 1980s song has relevance in our community today
"You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Any place is better Starting from zero, got nothing to lose." - Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car," 1988 Lyrics from the beautiful … more
Column by Sumter Item Publisher Vince Johnson: Changes at The Item will make larger community impact, benefit advertisers
How does The Sumter Item make the largest impact for a better Sumter? How do we sustain local news in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties at a time when similar communities are losing their local news sources across the country? How do we best … more
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Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024
Column by Sumter Item Executive Editor Kayla Green: Amid time of uncertainty for newspapers, Item changes will increase access to news
For the last 130 years, there has not been a Sumter County without The Sumter Item. I do not anticipate that to change. A lot has changed in those 130 years at the national level, local stage and within the walls of what is currently Sumter … more
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