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LOS ANGELES (AP) — "How to Train Your Dragon" took flight at the box office this weekend, proving that some remakes still have teeth. The Universal live-action adaptation of the beloved …
NEW YORK (AP) — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly showed up to the New York sex …
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs protested the rising tide of secrecy at the hip-hop …
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein 's sex crimes retrial came to a disjointed end Thursday as the …
NEW YORK (AP) — The musical world lost a giant with news Wednesday that Brian Wilson, the Beach …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The drama in the audience rivaled the spectacle on stage on Wednesday at the …
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Many of movies' most sought-after props are going up for …
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments …
NEW YORK (AP) — Sly Stone, the revolutionary musician and dynamic showman whose Sly and the …
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin …
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military has warned residents in part of Iran's capital to evacuate ahead of Israeli strikes. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP's earlier story follows …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina man sent to death row twice for separate murders is scheduled to die Friday by lethal injection in the state's sixth execution in nine months. Stephen …
LEXINGTON — Joyce Marilyn Kriesick Parker, 82, widow of Eli McFaddin “Mac” Parker, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Wellmore of Lexington. She was born Oct. 8, 1942, in …
Susie Bracey, 89, died Friday, June 13, 2025, at Sumter East Health and Rehab Center, Sumter. Born June 11, 1936, in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late Wigfall Rose Sr. and Wilhelmenia …
Dayquan Markee Robinson, son of Albert and Charissa Durant Robinson, was born Sept. 24, 1991. Dayquan, affectionately known as “Drop,” entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 7, 2025. …
Ashley Marie Leonard, 37, of 7 Cheyenne St., died Monday, June 9, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland. The family is receiving friends at the home, 7 Cheyenne St., Sumter. Services have been …
BISHOPVILLE — Essie Brisbon, 78, of 401 E. Church St., died Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her residence. The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter Jeanette Bradley, 614 W. …
Dreyfus Gatrare Wells, 42, son of Mary Delores Wells and the late Sam R. Tomlin, was born on Aug. 26, 1982, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, …
DEAR ABBY: I was sexually abused as a child. Because of this, as an adult woman, I have issues around being touched. I have had therapy, and I …
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I recently moved out of state. His only living relative, a sister, recently came to visit. She has never been married. …
DEAR ABBY: I lost the love of my life recently. He died here in our apartment. I am heartbroken. I'm crying a lot but trying to keep myself …
DEAR ABBY: I found out that, behind my back, my best friend has been (secretly) growing hair for the past year. He knows I have been balding for …
My name is Daisy, and I am a 10-week-old, tan-and-white, female hound and pit mix. I have a sister here with me named Foxy. I am very observant; I love watch what you're doing at all times. I'm …
Reflections revisits several of Sumter's inventors and their impact on the growth of our nation. The data and photos were taken from The Item archives. The writings of Dr. Anne King Gregorie and Cassie Nicholes were also consulted. An article …
Reflections revisits the establishment of music in our city schools by L. C. Moise. This innovative …
Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business …
Reflections recalls that an editorial written by Hubert Osteen, editor of The Sumter Item, on May 24, …
Reflections recalls the contributions made to Tuomey Hospital by Neill O'Donnell. Also, his many business …
Reflections revisits the writings of Thomas Stubbs as relevant to the arrival of Methodists into …
Reflections recalls a tribute to Pierce Butler by Albert L. Moise, a native of Sumter and son of …
Reflections recalls the inauguration of The Sumter Military Academy and Sumter Female Seminary in …
Reflections remembers the opening of the McElveen Pontiac sales company in 1949. It was one of …
Most of the city employees work hard and make a difference - some seem to try to avoid working as much as possible. If these employees worked …
Mr. Prince, thank you for your letter regarding school district spending. I respect your right to voice concerns, and I share your desire for …
Keishan Scott's resounding victory in South Carolina House District 50 marks a watershed moment, signaling not merely a triumph in a local race, …
In response to Mr. Robert Johnson's letter published in the May 28-30 edition of The Sumter Item, I write not to argue, but to respectfully …
Reply to Mr. Reginald Evans: Mr. Evans, I really just want to know: 1. Why purchase AstroTurf without knowing the true cost of ownership? 2. Did …
This is a reply to Mr. Reginald Evans' letter to the editor in the May 17-20 edition of The Sumter Item. Mr. Evans, I have no supporters. And …