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AREA ROUNDUP: Sumter High baseball takes down East Clarendon in tournament action
The Sumter High and East Clarendon baseball teams continued play in the Red Bank Invitational at White Knoll on Monday by facing each other. It was a lovely reunion for both coaches, as EC head coach … more
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AI-aided virtual conversations with WWII vets are latest feature at New Orleans museum
NEW ORLEANS - Olin Pickens sat in his wheelchair facing a life-sized image of himself on a screen, asking it questions about being taken prisoner by German soldiers during World War II. After a pause, his video-recorded twin recalled being given … more
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Israel says Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles, 99% of which were intercepted
JERUSALEM (AP) — Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission … more
PAUL MICHAEL QUEEN
Paul Michael “Mike” Queen, 76, of Sumter, departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his home. Paul “Mike” was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Paul Adrian Queen … more
MARION CHAPMAN
Marion Chapman, 83, husband of Rebecca Moses Chapman and son of the late Frank Chapman and Eurie Gibson Chapman, was born on Aug. 17, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia. He departed this life on Saturday, … more
Son of Emanuel Nine victim to share unity message locally
Love being stronger than hate is a theme in the life of a young man who lost his mother in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church tragedy, and he will bring that message to Sumter soon. Love, forgiveness, resilience and unity are all characteristics 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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SLT thespians receive standing ovation following powerful performance on opening night of 'Sweat'
Hope is such a unique word. Not because of its spelling but because of its meaning. A four-letter word has the power to lift spirits and change perceptions. To bring about change and restore broken … more
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Record rainfall douses Charleston, South Carolina, as responders help some out of flood waters
CHARLESTON (AP) — A record-setting rainstorm flooded parts of Charleston, South Carolina, on Saturday, requiring emergency responders to help some people get out of high waters. The National … more
Miss Sumter High School visits young students
Miss Sumter High School Madison Lyles visits R. E. Davis College Preparatory Academy to read to kindergarten and first-grade classes this week. more
South Carolina finishes perfect season with NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa 87-75
CLEVELAND — Dawn Staley and South Carolina completed their perfect season, ending Caitlin Clark’s historic college career with an 87-75 win over Iowa in the NCAA championship game Sunday. … more
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NOBLE SYLVESTER TIMMONS JR.
GRAYSON, Georgia — Noble Sylvester Timmons Jr., age 93, beloved husband of 40 years to the late Gladys Virginia Thames Timmons, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Benton House Senior Living … more
Prosecutors will make history with opening statements in Trump's hush money criminal case
NEW YORK (AP) — For the first time in history, prosecutors will present a criminal case against a former American president to a jury Monday as they accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme … more
KAREN ELIZABETH SMITH SCHELLER
Karen Elizabeth Smith Scheller, age 61, beloved wife of Robert Gregory Scheller, died on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. You may go to … more
Traffic study for new Clarendon school shows work is needed
After residents raised concerns about the new Walker Gamble Elementary School, Freedom of Information Act requests reveal a traffic and environmental study was completed with road work needed for safety. In November 2023 at a pre-bid meeting, … more
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Editorial cartoon: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
Casting a line to win $100,000 on Clarendon’s Santee Cooper
The reigning Fishing Clash Angler of the Year, Matt Becker of Ten Mile, Tennessee, boated 12 scorable bass Tuesday, Feb. 20, totaling 45 pounds, 8 ounces, to jump out to the early lead in the Group A … more
Sumter police investigate Sunday night Rast Street bar, grill shooting
Sumter police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Rast Street bar and grill. At about 6 p.m. Sunday, officers responding to shots fired at Backyard Bar and Grill. Four … more
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AUGUSTINE W. PETER
Augustine “Gopi Bhai” W. Peter, age 91, beloved husband of 57 years to Lilian A. Peter, died on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his residence. Born in Ahmedabad, India, he was the son of the … more
Biden to host Iraqi leader as Mideast tensions soar, raising more questions about U.S. troop presence
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader this week for talks that come as tensions across the Middle East have soared over the war in Gaza and Iran's unprecedented … more
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