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Letter to the editor: Students' actions on college campuses have consequences
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, … more
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
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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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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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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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
Police officer hiring in U.S. increases in 2023 after years of decline, survey shows
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 … more
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Tanner would love an active family to have adventures with
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 … more
Terry stands out in a crowd and has a loving nature
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 … more
Public agenda: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. TOWN OF LYNCHBURG PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, May 1, at 4 p.m., Lynchburg Municipal Building, 81 … more
Sumter Elks Lodge holds barbecue fundraiser Saturday, May 11
To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. Sumter Elks Lodge 855 will hold a barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sumter … more
Pac-12 posts impressive haul in NFL draft before conference breaks up
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 … more
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Students learn about the world of journalism
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 … more
Sumter Library has 'very nice turnout' for Friends of the Library event in April
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 … more
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Sumter Lions Club, LVS make $50K investment in future of vision services for Sumter residents
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 … more
Leoia loves to chase a laser light
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 … more
2 Sumter County stars sign with New York Jets
Two more Sumter County standouts are making the jump to the NFL, and they'll do so together. Former Sumter High School star Eric Watts and Tyreek Johnson, who made a name for himself at both Lakewood and South Carolina, signed free agent deals … more
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Every scoop is a sweet escape at the new Carolina Sweet Shoppe in Manning
MANNING - "Who doesn't love ice cream?" That's the exact question Julie Opie asked herself when thinking about turning an old business into a new idea. Opie and her family moved to Manning nearly five years ago and previously owned Huckleberry … more
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Crestwood soccer falls flat in 3-0 playoff loss to Dreher
When the final horn blew on Crestwood's first-round playoff game against Dreher on Monday, head coach Jack Ray was left frustrated. The Knights found themselves in an early hole and struggled to find enough offensive opportunities to climb out. A … more
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East Clarendon baseball and softball look to take advantage of 1st-round byes
East Clarendon's week on the diamond got a little quieter when the South Carolina High School League released its baseball and softball playoff brackets during the weekend. Both EC squads received the same bit of news: they were off in the first … more
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