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PETE WILLIE JOE BELIN
Pete Willie Joe Belin, 58, son of the late Wiley Frost and Mattie Mae Mack Belin, was born on Sept. 10, 1965, in Florence. He departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey … more
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on U.S. roads
PITTSBURGH - On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board. A quarter-mile ahead, the truck's sensors spotted a trash can blocking one lane and a tire in another. In less … more
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PATRICIA ANN JACOBS
Patricia Ann Jacobs, 63, daughter of the late Charlie Jacobs and Catherine Sinkler Jacobs, was born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Sumter.  She departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Prisma Health … more
Horoscopes: Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keep your eye on the target and proceed to the finish line. The tide is turning, and opportunities are within reach. Don't sit back when the time to act is now. Say no to temptation and yes to marketing what you have to … more
ANTHONY BELL
Anthony Bell, 38, died Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born in Manning on Oct. 14, 1985, he was the son of James Anthony Polite and Norma Jean Bell. In … more
FREDDIE HELTON
Freddie Helton, 93, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born in Sumter on Oct. 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Ben Helton and Eunice Capers Helton. In … more
MARGARET MCFADDEN CANTY
PINEWOOD — Margaret McFadden Canty, 88, died, April 3, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. She was born July 14, 1935, in Pinewood, a daughter of the late Henry and Naomi William … more
Sumter jazz bands to share soothing sounds with the town on Sunday
The Sumter Community Concert Band's Jazz Band and Sumter High School Jazz Band are ready to put on a show for jazz lovers across the county. The two talented bands will take the Patriot Hall stage on Sunday, April 21. SCCB's Jazz Band will … more
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Ebenezer boys finish 2nd at SCHSL MS Track Invitational; Bates’ Pinkney also shines
The track teams from Ebenezer and Bates middle schools traveled to Lugoff-Elgin on Saturday to take part in the SCHSL Middle School Track and Field Invitational on Saturday. The Tigers showed out, … more
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4 variations of friendship breads
What better way to celebrate friendship and camaraderie than with comforting foods all can enjoy? Sourdoughs and friendship breads may go in and out of fashion, but you can make them a staple of your inner circle with recipes that are easier than … more
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Wilson Hall track teams finish 4th in SCISA DI state meet, LMA girls finish 8th
The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning track teams traveled to Porter-Gaud on Saturday for the SCISA Division I Track and Field State Championships. Both Baron squads earned fourth-place team finishes. … more
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Opinion: Toward a demotic Republican Party
What happens when a political party becomes demotic? Before answering the question, note that the word in question is not demonic, from the Greek word daimon, meaning a deity, but demotic, from the Greek word demos, meaning the people - the same … more
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Paxville park gets upgrades to become lively again
What once was a lonely, quiet park has been revitalized to host children's laughs and squeals as they run around the playground. Welcome to Paxville. Population: a little more than 200. A small, quaint town where family gatherings, parades and a … more
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JESSIE VANCE ALSTON JR.
A Celebration of Life and Legacy for Jessie “JV” Vance Alston Jr. will be held at noon Saturday, March 16, 2024, at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. … more
LUCILLE ELIZA BENJAMIN
MAYESVILLE — Lucille Eliza Benjamin (Ricks), 92, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at University of Maryland Regional Medical Center, LaPlata, Maryland. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Mayesville, a … more
JAMES WILSON KENNEDY
GABLE — James Wilson Kennedy, 84, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. He was born March 17, 1940, in Sardinia, a son of the late Hartman and Janie Lowder Kennedy. … more
Opinion: A fail-safe society is sure to fail
When are we going to trust our fellow Americans again? When are we going to allow qualified individuals with responsibility to make decisions without consulting detailed rulebooks and formal procedures? Those are questions New York lawyer and … more
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BARBARA ANN CAIN
Barbara Ann Cain, 73, beloved wife of Warren P. Cain Sr., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born Dec. 12, 1950, … more
2024 Sumter High School AFJROTC Field Day Champions
On Tuesday, April 25, Sumter High School AFJROTC Unit SC-011 finished the year as 2024 AFJROTC Field Day Champions for the district. Three SHS teams competed in 12 various field events against Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning and … more
BOBBY WITHERSPOON
FLORENCE — Bobby Witherspoon, 67, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Regency Hospital of Florence. He was born June 14, 1956, in Turbeville, a son of the late James and Lottie Mae Spates Witherspoon. … more
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