Let's go to the fair: 103rd Sumter event starts Tuesday; security will be increased amid shootings

There will be plenty of entertainment and rides to choose from at the 2019 Sumter American Legion Fair.
As the Sumter American Legion Fair starts next week, authorities and fairground workers ensured the fair will be a safe and fun environment entertaining Sumter, Lee, Clarendon and Kershaw counties. The 103rd rendition of the event will take place …
Studio Sumter

A Week on the Gridiron with the Sumter Gamecocks: Episode 2

It's game day on episode two of ‘A Week on the Gridiron’ with the Sumter Gamecocks. Be sure to check back tomorrow for our third and final episode.

Panorama

Constitution Week posters presented to media specialists

PHOTO PROVIDED Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, commemorates the signing of the Constitution of the United States. In 1955, the President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Gertrude S. Carraway, adopted a project to promote the …

Nation & World
Possible 'Storm Area 51' crowds worrying Nevada desert towns

LAS VEGAS - Visitors descending on the remote Nevada desert for "Storm Area 51" are from Earth, not outer space. No one knows what to expect, but the two tiny towns of Rachel and Hiko near the once-secret military research site are preparing for …

Despite tough talk, Trump is leery of foreign conflict WASHINGTON (AP) - A president with few ideological constants, Donald Trump has consistently been leery of getting entangled in overseas military engagements. It's a stance shaped by his belief that wars in places like Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq …
Brownface, blackface photos cause scandal for Canada's Trudeau TORONTO (AP) - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's campaign moved to contain a growing scandal Thursday after a yearbook photo surfaced of him in brownface at a 2001 "Arabian Nights" costume party and two other similar incidents came to light. With …
'It's bad': Water rescues begin as Imelda soaks east Texas HOUSTON (AP) — Rain from Tropical Depression Imelda deluged parts of Texas and Louisiana on Thursday, prompting hundreds of water rescues, a hospital evacuation and road closures in areas east of …
Poll: Americans somewhat confident in climate fight WASHINGTON (AP) - Most Americans are at least somewhat confident that the world will step up in its fight against global warming - but there are limits to their optimism. That's according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for …
State News
Husband who reported wife missing now charged in her death

SUMMERVILLE (AP) — Police in South Carolina have arrested a former high school principal accused of killing his wife. News outlets report 64-year-old James Yarborough called Summerville police …

Former inmate works with nonprofit to help prisoner reentry By ZOE NICHOLSON The Greenville News SPARTANBURG - The Upstate suffers from a labor shortage, and a few businesses are turning to a former prison inmate for help. In 2003, Don Williams was days away from finishing a year-long sentence for a …
S.C. man tries to save wife; both die in fire MOUNT PLEASANT (AP) - Authorities said a South Carolina man ran back into his burning home to save his wife before both of them died from smoke inhalation. Mount Pleasant police released new information Friday into the deaths of 80-year-old …
Vapes spiked with illegal drugs show dark side of CBD craze Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD. "It'll relax you," the friend assured. The vapor that Jenkins inhaled didn't relax him. After two puffs, he ended up in a coma. That's because the vapor he inhaled wasn't …
AP finds synthetic marijuana sold as CBD in S.C.
LEXINGTON (AP) - An Associated Press investigation shows a dark side to booming sales of the cannabis extract CBD. Some people are substituting cheap and dangerous street drugs for the real thing. For the investigation, a reporter purchased five …
Obituaries

JUSTICE

STEPHANY ROSEMARY JUSTICE

MANNING - Stephany Rosemary Justice, 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, at McLeod Health Clarendon. Born Aug. 28, 1942, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Paul Britton Justice and Janet Lucille Warren Justice. She was a retired U.S. …

CALDWELL

JESSIE CALDWELL

MANNING - Deacon Emeritus Jessie Caldwell, 96, widower of Tinnie Bell McFadden Caldwell, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. He was a son of the late Eliza Caldwell Davis. Funeral services for Deacon Caldwell will be held at 11 a.m. today at Gum …

CARTER

LARRY BERNARD CARTER SR.

Larry Bernard Carter Sr., 59, was born on Feb. 11, 1960, in Sumter, a son of James Carter and the late Johnnie Mae Harvin Carter. He departed this life on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at his residence. He leaves to cherish his memory: a significant …

BENJAMIN

MARY PRINCE BENJAMIN

MAYESVILLE - Mary Prince Benjamin was born Jan. 18, 1923, in Clarendon County, to the late Thaddeus Prince and Elsie Benjamin. She departed this life on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at MUSC Carolinas Health Hospital in Florence. Mary P. leaves to …

BERTHA BETHUNE MCKINNEY

CAMDEN - Bertha Bethune McKinney, 96, widow of Deacon Joe Nathan McKinney, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2019. She was a daughter of the late Lawson and Julia Ann Wallace Bethune. Wake services for Mrs. McKinney will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at …

Celebrations
Knezevichs celebrate 60 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Bob Knezevich of Sumter celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 13, 2019. They were married on July 18, 1959. A party was given in their honor by their four children: Sherry Portillo, Deb Knezevich, Pam Osborne …
Majors celebrate 50 years together Mr. and Mrs. Harold Major Sr. of Rembert celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today, June 30, 2019. Their two children are Yolanda Williams and her husband, Nathan Williams, of Charleston and Harold Major Jr. and his wife, Jonika Major, of …
Barkleys celebrate 50 years of marriage Bill and Wanda Barkley of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, June 14, 2019. The couple has one daughter and her husband, Tiffany and Arthur Takahashi of Augusta, Georgia; and one granddaughter. Mrs. Barkley is the …
Faith
Church News: Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 29 - WMS worship at 10 a.m. Brother Joseph Cabbagestalk will speak. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, …
Lawyer: Chicago archdiocese paid $80M to clients of law firm By MICHAEL TARM AP Legal Affairs Writer CHICAGO - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has paid $80 million to 160 victims of sexual abuse by clergy represented by a single law firm since 2001, the lawyer who heads the Minnesota-based …
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church celebrates 126 years Submitted The 126th anniversary and homecoming of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 Fulton St., will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Joseph Ricks, associate minister, delivering the message. Mount Zion's first Sunday school …
Church News: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 2571 Joseph Lemon-Dingle Road, Jordan community, Manning, announces: * Sunday, Sept. 22 - The 12th pastoral anniversary of Pastor Sam and Meraldine Livingston will be celebrated during 10 a.m. worship. Pastor …
Dear Abby
Pets for adoption
Merlin is an active boy, enjoys playing with cat toys

Merlin is a housebroken 4-month-old American shorthair. He is great with other cats and children. Merlin loves to be active and enjoys playing with cat toys and laser lights. He would make a wonderful new family companion. The Sumter SPCA …

Weddings
Harrison-Evans MANNING - Allison Marie Harrison of Sumter and Carl Matthews Evans III of New Zion were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Manning United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Sean Harrison of …
Engagements
Gentele-Christmas Edward Louie Jr. and Melanie Bisom Gentele announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Brook Gentele, to Clayton Lee Christmas, son of Robert Allen and Lynn Baker Christmas, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donna …
Coleman-Brunson Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Coleman Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Paige Coleman, to Taylor David Brunson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. David Brunson, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. James Arthur Bradley …
Cromer-Gibbons Mr. and Mrs. Perron Mark Cromer of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Virginia Montague Cromer of Sumter, to Kerry Lynn Gibbons of Manning, son of the late Mr. Edward Guy Gibbons Jr. and Mrs. Lisa Liscio Gibbons of Manning. The …
Reflections

Sumter editor describes trip to White House

Reflections will reprint the second part of an article from The Sumter Item archives written by Hubert D. Osteen, editor and publisher of The Sumter Daily Item, in 1963 which pertained to his visit to the White House at the request of President John …

Yesteryear
Housewives urged to take part in paper drive; Rogers begins flowerbeds for city 75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 6-April 12 - Donors will be able to find the collection depot of the United National Clothing Collection, for E.S. Stroman, head of the signs and placards work of the publicity committee, is planning to have a huge …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Admirers flock to see old azalea bush; nation's 1st draft begins in generation 75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 30 - April 5 - Cpl. Robert T. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Davis, was recently awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in action. He was serving with the Fifth Army in the 178th Field Artillery battalion. …
Pony cart helps beat gas shortage; Sumter choir heads to NYC 75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 23 - March 29 - When repairs were necessary on the city of Sumter's gasoline storage tank, gasoline trucks from Shaw Field were used to drain and store the fuel until the tank was back in service. Last Saturday the …
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