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43rd Clarendon Striped Bass Festival was a huge success
While it might take a few weeks to get exact numbers, the 43rd Striped Bass Festival attendance can be "compared favorably to last year." Clarendon County Tourism Director Jesse Surette said the festival certainly peaked several years before … more
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Taste of Clarendon back for 2nd year following COVID-19 shutdown
Get those taste buds ready for another round of the annual Taste of Clarendon with delicious aromas of food surrounding the Summerton area. 2023 was the year Taste of Clarendon made its comeback after being postponed for several years because of … more
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Sumter penny sales tax prep continues with 1st meeting of commission
The six locals appointed to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission have started discussing how the penny might address public safety, transportation and infrastructure throughout Sumter County. They met for the first time as a commission on … more
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South Main Street property in downtown Sumter to become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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FBI: Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year
WASHINGTON (AP) - Scammers stole more than $3.4 billion from older Americans last year, according to an FBI report released Tuesday that shows a rise in losses through increasingly sophisticated criminal tactics to trick the vulnerable into giving … more
'It takes a community': Sumter mother, Durant Children’s Center encourage healing and awareness at annual Heart2Heart event
After the tears comes hope. Hope that love will act as a light through the shadows of sorrow. Hope that a community can find comfort in each other's company and cherished memories. And hope that in a display of true unity this past Saturday, … more
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6 Sumter School District seniors earn full private donor scholarship
Achieving the American dream is a little more in sight now for six Sumter School District seniors after they all received full college academic scholarships funded through a local private donor Monday. Central Carolina Community Foundation, an … more
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Richland judge rules candidate can remain on June Dem Primary ballot
On April 24, a Richland County judge heard a motion for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against the South Carolina Democratic Party. According to information given to The Sumter Item, Judge Joslyn Newman presided over the … more
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Sumter entrepreneur closes 3 businesses after property management struggles
A small business owner is out on three establishments to her name and is seeking legal counsel after a property management debacle at a local shopping center owned by a Florida investment company. A local management operation, Liberty Partners, … more
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DAVID GRANBY JR.
David Granby Jr., 79, son of the late David Granby Sr. and Alverta Bonner Granby, was born on June 15, 1944, in Edenton, North Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Dorn VA … more
ARTHUR FRANK RUSSELL
Arthur Frank Russell, 54, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Scott Ham Russell and Shirley Frank Russell. Mr. Russell is survived by a … more
MARTHA NELSON PRINGLE
Martha Nelson Pringle, 81, daughter of the late Limas Nelson Sr. and Eloise Dais Nelson, was born on Oct. 3, 1942, in Sumter. She departed this life on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey … more
FREDERICK ANTONIO SUMTER
Frederick Antonio Sumter, 58, son of the late Isaac Sumter and Sallie Smith Sumter, was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. Family … more
TIJAH MARAUN CLARKSON
Tijah Maraun Clarkson, 25, son of Darnell Lakeith Clarkson and Edna Lenore Marson-Canty, was born on March 14, 1999, in Sumter. He departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Sumter. Family … more
REV. BENNY L. MCCANTS
MANNING — The Rev. Benny L. McCants, 77, husband of Mary Samuels McCants, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence, 1561 Lobolly Drive, Manning. He was born March 27, 1947, in Cypress Fork … more
Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, police say
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A shootout that killed four law enforcement officers and wounded four others in North Carolina began as officers approached a home to serve a warrant for a felon wanted … more
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Dear Abby, April 30, 2024: Husband lashes out amid criticism of bad behavior
DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says "thank you" and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family members were not invited. I brought home a plate of … more
SANDRA B. SMITH
Sandra B. “Sandy” Smith, 70, widow of Paul H. Smith, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the home of her son. Born Dec. 8, 1953, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Wallace … more
ANDRIA LATOYA LOVELY
Andria “MaMa” Latoya Lovely was born on Jan. 5, 1980, to Elizabeth Lovely and the late James Ardis. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland … 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
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