On today's show, Alice Drive Middle School students took a STEM field trip to University of South Carolina Sumter to learn about fruit fly biology, trivia on the great Sumter Exposition in 1901 (the question has to do with a bicycle tax) and a quick bonus on a black lighted roller derby. Check it out! more

On today's show, we go behind the scenes with Rafe Dixon, an auctioneer in Sumter County who recently was named best in the state. We also have some USC Sumter Fire Ant baseball trivia. Presented … more

On today's show, we revisit a segment we teased earlier in the week about Sumter School District's own Teacher of the Year, Zachariah Lowe. The sixth- and eighth-grade social studies teacher at Mayewood Middle School in rural eastern Sumter County is one of the five finalists for State Teacher of the Year, and State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman surprised him in his class with the announcement. Congratulations Zachariah! Check it out! Presented by Sumter Opera House, University of South Carolina Sumter and Colonial Healthcare See Less more

On today's show, Thomas Sumter Academy's archery team is winning on and off the range. They've won two state championships, and they've only been competing for three years. Plus, The Sumter Item got a visit from Secretary of State Mark Hammond, who honored Osteen Publishing Co. for being in business for more than 100 years. Presented by Sumter Opera House, University of South Carolina Sumter and Colonial Healthcare. more

For this episode of Sumter Today, we tagged along with a new nonprofit called Daughters of Angels as they gave care packages to Santee Hematology and Oncology, the chemo center their mothers went to while they bravely fought cancer. To honor their mother's memories, to help one another grieve and to give back to others, we learned about what they're doing and how it's helping. Also, stay tuned at the end to see why State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman visited Mayewood High School today. Presented by Sumter Opera House, University of South Carolina Sumter and Colonial Healthcare. See Less more

On today's episode of Sumter Today, we went court side with the Harlem Rockets and Midlands Fatherhood Coalition of Sumter this past Saturday for their comedy basketball game fundraiser and take a quick look at the Food Trucks & Craft Beer Untapped. Check it out! Presented by Sumter Opera House, University of South Carolina Sumter and Colonial Healthcare more

On today's episode of Sumter Today, we went out to R. E. Davis Elementary to celebrate Dr. Suess' birthday with some second graders, but, little did they know, the Sumter Education Foundation had … more

For the first March episode of Sumter Today, we rode over to Turbeville to catch up with the East Clarendon Middle/High girls basketball team as they prepare for the state championship on Saturday against Timmonsville High. We even threw in some ECHS trivia for you! more

On today's episode of Sumter Today, Zion Williamson, the McDonald's All American who committed to Duke Men's Basketball, led Spartanburg Day School to their third-straight high school state title. In … more

Zion Williamson had 37 points, 17 rebounds, three blocked shots, two assists and three steals in his final high school game. The performance at the Sumter County Civic Center also helped lead … more

Today on Sumter Today, we went over to Lemira Elementary with Palmetto Health Tuomey as they unveiled their new coloring book, aimed at showing students the vast array of jobs available at a … more

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