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Sumter High's Addison talks South Carolina recruitment, Clemson hits the trenches
Sumter High DE Anthony Addison (6'3," 215 lbs.) has become a prime target for South Carolina in the 2025 class, and Saturday he was back for a junior day, which gave him a chance to discuss things in more detail with head coach Shane Beamer and … more
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Georgia State HC Elliott resigns, heading to South Carolina as assistant
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia State abruptly postponed spring football practice on Thursday after Shawn Elliott became the latest head coach to accept an assistant's job at another school. Elliott is headed to South Carolina as tight ends coach, pending … more
City of Sumter preps for incoming grants to help low- to moderate-income areas
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city has a budget for how they might spend it, but it is not yet official … more
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Killing of Georgia nursing student now at center of U.S. immigration debate
ATHENS, Ga. - Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for … more
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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta's head communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company "resolved … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
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CLARA INELL NICHOLSON
Clara Inell (Hinson) Nicholson, 86, of Normalville, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the loving support of her family. Inell was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on Sept. 26, … more
Prosecutors charge a South Carolina man with carjacking and the killing of a New Mexico officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been charged with two federal counts stemming from the killing of a New Mexico state police officer, federal and state prosecutors announced … more
SANDRA B. SMITH
Sandra B. “Sandy” Smith, 70, widow of Paul H. Smith, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the home of her son. Born Dec. 8, 1953, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Wallace … more
Weeks after dismissal in Atlanta, Smith nearing deal to join Steelers
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping Arthur Smith can turn around one of the NFL's most underachieving offenses. The Steelers are nearing an agreement to make Smith their new offensive coordinator, multiple sources told The Associated … more
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Premium talent still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Cleveland's new manager, Stephen Vogt, isn't sure why this year's free agent market has entered a deep freeze even as temperatures heat up during spring training in Arizona and Florida. He just wants to see it thaw as quickly as … more
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The Grind, presented by The Bank of Clarendon: Wilson Hall's Kinney learns from brothers, friends as he strives to lead Barons to state title
Wilson Hall's Clark Kinney was born to be an excellent athlete. The Baron senior grew up as the son of a well-respected basketball coach and had a pair of older brothers, William and Andrew, who forged a path to success years in advance. His … more
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LILLIE MAE BRAILSFORD MOSES
Lillie Mae Brailsford Moses, 93, widow of Matthew Moses Jr. and daughter of the late Stephney Brailsford and Everlena Delaine Brailsford, was born on Nov. 30, 1930, in Lee County.  She departed … more
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and … more
Trump and DeSantis meet to make peace and discuss fundraising for the former president's campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — Former president Donald Trump met privately with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the weekend, according to three people familiar with the discussion, marking a detente between … more
Sumter County Museum welcomes Orangeburg native, author to annual Meet the Author series on Saturday
Sumter County Museum will once again open its doors for a South Carolinian author who wants to explore the significance of African Americans during a pivotal time in our country's, and county's, history. Native to Orangeburg, Walter B. Curry Jr. … more
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A sand hole collapse in Florida killed a child. Such deaths occur several times a year
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The collapse of a sand hole that killed a 5-year-old Indiana girl who was digging with her brother on a Florida beach is an underrecognized danger that kills and injures several children a year across the country. Sloan … more
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Teen dead, child and officer injured in 3 shootings in South Carolina's smallest county
ALLENDALE, S.C. (AP) — One teenager is dead and a police officer and an 11-year-old have been wounded in shootings over four days in South Carolina's smallest county, authorities said. The … more
Sumter sheriff presents award to adult education director
Sheriff Anthony Dennis presented Vanessa Canty with the Citizen of the Year award for her partnership and collaboration with the Sumter/Lee Detention Center. Canty is the director of Sumter Adult Education. more
LIV's Niemann 1 of 3 players to receive special invitation to Masters
Joaquin Niemann competed outside LIV Golf in his offseason and got something money can't buy. He was among three players given a special invitation Wednesday to play in the Masters. Augusta National also invited 21-year-old Ryo Hisatsune, the … more
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