A Tony award-winning production is coming to the Sumter Little Theatre stage. "God of Carnage" is Sumter Little Theatre's first production of 2023, and it's bound to be a good one. The production centers on an altercation on the playground …
There is a first time for everything, just ask Dreamworks Dance Academy. Dreamworks dancers are …
South Carolina Educational Television announced that the screening and panel discussion for "After …
Growing up during the '80s and '90s afforded me years of viewing some of the finest action-adventure …
Sumter, get ready to sing your heart out alongside a multi-Grammy award-winning artist.Texas …
After rescheduling their show because of Hurricane Ian, the Blue Dogs are ready to show Sumter what …
Sumter County Museum is excited to welcome two award-winning authors during the next few weeks. To …
Tom Hanks for me is a part of a list of actors who aren't attached to mediocre, subpar or horrible …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with …
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A Santa Fe district attorney will announce Thursday whether charges …
BEIJING (AP) — China's Foreign Ministry said Friday that a balloon the U.S. suspects of conducting surveillance was a civilian "airship" used for research, mainly meteorological purposes.The …
COLUMBIA (AP) — Republicans' quest to resume executions in South Carolina overcame another hurdle Thursday.The state Senate Corrections and Penology Committee approved a bill that would shield …
Fannie B. Caldwell Talford, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at Carlyle Senior Care in Kingstree. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. today at Dyson's Home For Funerals, Summerton. Funeral service will be held …
Francis Joseph "Buddy" Baker, 74, widower of Barbara Harris Baker, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Services will be announced by Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter.
Larry Johnson departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Sumter. He was born on Sept. 9, 1951, in Sumter, to the late Sonny and Annie Jane Hickman Johnson. The family is receiving friends at the home of Jessie Johnson, 5945 Rooster …
Alte Mae Davis Patton, widow of Robert Patton, departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Sumter. She was born on Dec. 17, 1933, in Sumter, to the late Solomon and Christine Richardson Davis. The family is receiving friends at 4785 …
Rhonda Hall, 74, died on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born on June 9, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Billie H. Cox. She was a longtime employee of the City of Sumter and …
Priscilla Susan Holmes Dickey, beloved wife of 60 years to John Alan Dickey, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, she was a daughter of the late Edwin Toivo Holmes and Elvie Catherine Siipola Holmes. Priscilla …
DEAR ABBY - About 10 years ago, my longtime best friend, "Byron," abruptly cut me out of his life. I never clearly understood why. I reached out …
DEAR ABBY - My husband of 37 years passed away four months ago. When we were first married, we were happy, but his drinking increased and he …
DEAR ABBY - I don't know what to do about my 18-year-old niece. She walks around the house in her underwear. She's been doing it for the last …
DEAR ABBY - My two siblings and I were raised by an abusive, alcoholic father. Predictably, it has adversely affected our mental health …
Farrah is a 10-month-old Labrador mix. She is terrific with other dogs, children and even cats. Farrah has a super sweet personality with a very calm and loving nature. She adores attention and is extremely sweet and gentle. Farrah would be …
Reflections revisits the life and times of Dr. A. J. China and recalls his numerous innovations and successes in the field of pharmacy. The data and photos used to prepare this article were obtained from The Sumter Item archives and the writings of …
Reflections revisits one of Sumter’s most memorable restaurants, Big Jim’s. This culinary magnet is …
Reflections revisits two of Sumter's successful business establishments during the 1930s: The …
This issue of Reflections revisits two of the most respected female educational institutions, St. …
Reflections remembers the large number of mills and various industries that were created by settlers of …
Reflections revisits the Christmas tradition of welcoming Santa Claus to our community, which …
Reflections recalls one of the largest lumber businesses in South Carolina which had a strong …
Reflections recalls numerous events occurring in Sumter that had an impact on its growth and …
Reflections revisits an article written concerning America's entry into World War II and how Sumter …
I am 84 years old. I've not seen our country as divided as it is now. We have FOX TV telling everything negative about CNN. Then CNN is doing …
To Jacqueline Hughes: This is the man who you referred to in your letter dated Jan. 28. My name is Robert Johnson, and yes, Trump did tell lies, …
I grew up in Sumter County and have come back frequently over the years to visit family. I now call beautiful Darby, Montana, home. If you watch …
To the man who wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. 24 in response to my letter on Jan 17. I know that the English language is changing but …
I am writing to thank Sumter-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday …
I hope all The Item readers are having a good start to their New Year. I hate to circle the wagons but am just getting a chance to …