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JOHNNIE SPANN
PINEWOOD — Johnnie Spann, 98, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence, 1899 Idlewood Drive, Pinewood. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Hayes F. … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Letter to the editor: Thank you to all who supported Art in the Park 2024
We wish to express appreciation for the success of the Art in the Park 2024, held on April 20 in Memorial Park. Although presented by Heart of Sumter Neighborhood Association, the event was a collaboration involving an array of vendors, … 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 … more
Sumter Woman's Afternoon Music Club to hold Afternoon of Special Music concert on Feb. 18
The Woman's Afternoon Music Club invites music lovers out for an afternoon of melodies and merriment. The club's annual Afternoon of Special Music will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun St. The … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Dune: Part Two' is phenomenal, destined to be a classic
As I scoured the school library during my first year of high school, my eyes came upon a book that forever changed my perspective on science fiction literature. The title said "Dune," written by Frank Herbert. After reading the brief synopsis on the … more
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THOMAS MICHAEL MOORE
Thomas Michael Moore, 70, beloved husband of 42 years to Sharon Elizabeth Moore, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s … more
UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service. The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service … more
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HERBERT LEE BELL JR.
Herbert Lee Bell Jr., 72, husband of the late Dorethea Lewis Bell and Ernestine Spann Bell, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence, 117-A Brent St., Sumter. He was born Jan. 7, 1952, in … more
JAMES WILSON KENNEDY
GABLE — James Wilson “Benny” 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 … more
BISHOP FREDERICK CALHOUN JAMES
Funeral services for Bishop Frederick Calhoun James will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12:01 p.m. at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 819 Woodrow St., Columbia, with the Rev. Dr. … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Morris College's Rebekah Grissett refuses to fear the unknown by embracing local, national opportunities
Just like people, opportunities come in all shapes, sizes and with their own special surprises. Seize the moment and live in it because you never know where it will take you -- just ask Morris College's Rebekah Grissett. Rebekah hails from … more
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Thomas Sumter girls take 2nd in SCISA DII state track meet
The Thomas Sumter track teams made the journey to Orangeburg Prep on Friday with their sights set on success in the SCISA Division II Track and Field State Championships. They were able to surpass … more
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EARTHA WILLIAMS
Eartha Williams, affectionately known as “Eark,” was born on Feb. 4, 1960, in Sumter. She departed this earthly life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. She attended the public schools of Sumter … more
Letter to the editor: Your vote for Haley in S.C. primary on Feb. 24 will send Trump a message
Would anyone choose a foul-mouthed, narcissistic, woman-shaming bully to serve as their family doctor, advisor, minister or representative? Then why in the world would one choose such a person for president? I believe character and integrity … more
Sumter native publishes 3rd novel and draws from high school coaching years
Sumter native W. Scott Jones has published a third novel and will have a book signing at Elephant Ear Gallery on Tuesday, March 19. "What a Crowd" is Jones' first book to be traditionally published by a publishing company and explores the world … more
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MICHAEL DONALD ELSWICK
WEGEFIELD — Michael Donald Elswick, 50, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Regency Hospital of Florence. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. … more
AT&T says a data breach leaked millions of customers' information online. Were you affected?
NEW YORK (AP) — The theft of sensitive information belonging to millions of AT&T's current and former customers has been recently discovered online, the telecommunications giant said this … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
VANESSA KARINE FINERSON BROWN
Vanessa Karine Finerson Brown, 68, wife of David Eugene Brown and daughter of the late Willard Finerson and Karine Adams Finerson, was born on March 1, 1956, in Norfolk, Virginia. She departed this … more
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