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DEAR ABBY: My son got his girlfriend pregnant. She already has a 7-year-old by another man. Her mother kicked her and the baby out right after the baby was born. She had no other place to go, so I had her, her child and my grandbaby stay with my …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Highway, announces:
- Saturday, May 4 - A free yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes, household items and furniture will be available.
The 7th Episcopal District of the AME Sumter …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
Have you considered that most individuals are convinced that what they believe is true, and all who disagree with them are not as wise as they are? What is your personal view about this? May I ask, where did you discover your truth? Did God speak …
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BY WILLIAM F. HOLLAND JR. |
5/1/24 06:00 AM
Was the passage by the House and the Senate of the foreign aid package with money for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan a turning point in American foreign policy?
It certainly was a turnabout in rhetoric and in partisan behavior. House Speaker Mike …
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BY MICHAEL BARONE |
5/1/24 06:00 AM
Colleges are supposed to be about education, personal growth, making decisions without parental guidance, exploring, challenging and asking questions about the world around you and the studies you take. It's also about debating differing opinions, …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
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, …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE
alaysha@theitem.com | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
alaysha@theitem.com | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By TOM KRISHER
Associated Press | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
Associated Press | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By Family Features |
5/1/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
PHILADELPHIA - Police departments across the United States are reporting an increase in their ranks for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 killing of George Floyd, which led to a historic exodus of officers, a survey …
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By CLAUDIA LAUER
Associated Press | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
Associated Press | 5/1/24 06:00 AM
ABOVE: Are you ready for a bundle of joy? Meet Tanner, the adorable puppy who's bursting with energy and love. He is approximately 6 months old and weighs 22 pounds. Tanner is the epitome of puppy enthusiasm. He adores attention from everyone and …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
BELOW: Looking for a pup with style and charm? Meet Terry, the handsome boy with the most adorable spotted legs. He is approximately 1-2 years old and weighs 35 pounds. Terry is the perfect size for any family, and his spotted legs make him stand …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
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TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
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Sumter Elks Lodge 855 will hold a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sumter …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
The final season of the Pac-12 turned out to be as big a hit in the NFL draft as it was on the field.
The conference that is breaking up with 10 schools joining new leagues next season produced a record haul over the draft weekend led by No. 1 …
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By JOSH DUBOW Associated Press |
5/1/24 06:00 AM
Fifth-grade students from Walker Gamble Elementary School visit The Sumter Item office on Thursday morning, April 25, to learn all about the world of journalism, everything from reporting on different topics and how to design a page of the newspaper …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
McKnight was joined by a room full of Sumterites for Sumter County Library's "Friends of the Library" series on April 21. Greg Johnson, information services coordinator for the library, said the …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com |
5/1/24 06:00 AM
Members of the Sumter Lions Club stand with Daniel Prohaska from Lions Vision Services as they make an investment in the available vision services for residents of Sumter County. The $50,000 investment with LVS will assure that vision services are …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
Leoia is a 2-year-old, gray female American shorthair. She is housebroken and is an active, fun and sometimes silly girl. She has a silky, gorgeous coat and has a gentle and loving personality. Leoia will smother you with affection and …
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5/1/24 06:00 AM
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