Sumter's 'Tintman' Gill places 9th in international window-tinting competition
Sumter Newcomers Club invites newbies, area natives to coffee, games and more; 2023-24 season kicks off Sept. 8 with author, speaker and great food
They joined for the name, but they stayed for the love. Moving - no matter how far it may be - comes with its fair share of excitement, anxiety and an eagerness to explore hidden gems and carve out your newcomer's nest among a sea of natives …
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Talk to Me' is without a doubt a must-see
Every so often there are cinematic releases prompting the viewer to enter the theater with the lowest of …
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Oppenheimer' is haunting, outstanding movie based on man behind atomic bomb
Visionary director Christopher Nolan arrived onto the scene as an unknown in the world of cinema with …
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Palmetto Voices returns to Sumter Opera House for annual concert on July 29
Nearly a year has passed since the Palmetto Voices Spiritual Ensemble returned to a Sumter stage. The …
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Lee native to debut gospel stage play at Sumter's Patriot Hall on Saturday
From writing monologues to full-length plays, a Bishopville woman spent more than a decade perfecting and …
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Sumter County Museum's 'Meet the Author' series continues with 2 free events in July
Sumter County Museum will host two free book talks and receptions in July as part of its Meet the Author …
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Friday the 13th' stands the test of time, check it out as part of Flashback Cinema
On July 23 and July 26, the Beacon Stadium Cinemas 12 - as part of the continuing Flashback Cinema …
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Sound of Freedom' has disturbing topic but deserves success
Angel Productions has made an impact in releasing films intentionally venturing away from the …
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2023 Sumter Artists' Guild Show shines, continues through Aug. 25
Sumter may be a small town, but when it comes to art, the current Sumter Artists' Guild Show proves …
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Movies with Isaiah: Raunchy romantic comedy returns in 'No Hard Feelings'
Great comedy has suffered in an extraordinary fashion within recent years. Looking back on the …
MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) — Hospitals and clinics in several states on Friday began the time-consuming process of recovering from a cyberattack that disrupted their computer systems, forcing some …
COLUMBIA (AP) — A judge has ordered criminal charges dropped against the final executive accused of lying about problems building two nuclear reactors in South Carolina that were abandoned …
Norris Cortez Brown was born on Sept. 8, 1988, in Sumter. He departed this life on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. Mr. Brown was educated in the public …
Viola McCray Roberts, 95, widow of Deacon John Roberts, died on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center, Manning. She was born on July 18, 1928, in Alcolu, a daughter …
James Edward Scarborough, husband of Maxine Fortune Scarborough, entered eternal rest on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at his residence, 42 Janice Court, Bishopville. Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral service …
CAMDEN - Funeral services for Virgie Welch Corbett will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday at Kornegay Funeral Home, Camden Chapel, 1112 Fair St., Camden. Co-Pastor Stewart will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service from 2 to 3 …
Richard Wilder Bradford, 96, husband of Mattie Walker Bradford for 73 years, died on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Winfield Wilder Bradford and Margaret "Maggie" Gardner Bradford. Mr. Bradford was …
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Pair's breakup leads to even split of parenting
DEAR ABBY - Five months ago, my relationship of 10 years ended. I discovered my boyfriend had been unfaithful on more than one occasion. He …
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Man fighting to reclaim his life from alcoholism
DEAR ABBY - I am a married man (15 years) with three children, and I am a recovering alcoholic. My marriage has been a roller coaster filled …
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Man repeatedly disregards wife's specific complaint
DEAR ABBY - I'm an older woman. My husband and I have been married eight years but were together 15 years prior to our marriage. He is a …
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Friendships need rekindling following pandemic
DEAR ABBY - I'm a woman in my late 40s, and since coming out of the isolation of the pandemic (the lockdown was strict where we live), I've had …
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FAR LEFT: Donovan is a neutered 2-year-old Australian shepherd mix. He is a very loving and affectionate guy who lives for any kind of love and attention. Donovan is super with other dogs and loves to run, play and be active. He has a super friendly …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Local boys from Clemson measure Cherryvale Plantation
This issue of Reflections revisits Cherryvale Plantation in 1933. The report documents one of the earliest historic visits made to the grounds of a plantation that not only played an important role in the growth and development of Sumter District, …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Merchandise stores encouraged growth of Sumter, part II
This edition of Reflections revisits the founding and contributions of several Sumter enterprises. These …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Merchandise stores encouraged growth of Sumter community
This edition of Reflections revisits the founding and contributions of several Sumter mercantile …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Letters from the front - Sumter soldiers write home during World War I
This issue of Reflections addresses the living conditions endured by America's soldiers as they fought …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's Charles Thomas Mason Sr. was 'jeweler and inventor'
This issue of Reflections revisits Charles Thomas Mason Sr., who with his son were known as two of …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Post-WWII automobiles introduce numerous changes for drivers
This issue of Reflections continues the discussion concerning America's love affair with the …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Community of Dalzell was once known as Providence
This issue of Reflections revisits the village of Dalzell, which according to Cassie Nicholes "had …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: D-Day: How the invasion changed the course of history and affected the Sumter community
D-Day was the most critical day of our generation. We are deeply indebted to the press, radio and …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Military displays World War II artifacts in Sumter
Reflections recalls the many military artifacts brought to Sumter in 1948 after the conclusion of …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to all for outpouring of love after loss of mother
A note of thanks from the desk of Pastor Annette H. Rubin as I pay tribute to the life of my mother, Pearl Rivers Holloman. There are no words …
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Letter to the editor: Adequate funding for SWRTA necessary as buses provide vital service to the community
Buses play a vital role in the transportation industry. They provide accessibility to places that are hard to reach for people who have no …
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Letter to editor: Writer didn't claim to support Trump
To the gentleman that replied to my letter about the investigation of cocaine found in the White House, I never claimed to support Trump. …
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Letter to the editor: Many verses tell about who Jesus Christ is
I read the letter of Lane Rogers dated July 19, 2023. I read it three times and still do not fully understand what it being said. The writer is …
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Letter to the editor: We would never have known cocaine was found in a Trump White House
So, your recent letter writer believes that a Trump White House would have been further investigated if cocaine had been found during their …
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Letter to the editor: We are born with a 'God-shaped blank' in our hearts that we try to fill
I never much cared for puzzles. But I learned enough to know that you had to have all the pieces. Life is surely a puzzle in many respects. We …
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