Congressman James E. Clyburn announces re-election campaign for 17th term

Congressman Jim Clyburn speaks to residents about broadband internet service and capping of insulin prices in October 2022 at M.H. Newton Family Life Enrichment Center.
Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen …
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'Kung Fu Panda 4' repeats at No. 1 on the box office charts

" Kung Fu Panda 4 " stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to …

Nation & World
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday continued to block, for now, a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the …

Trump's lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million civil fraud judgment NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it's impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil fraud judgment while …
UN says 'famine is imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on the main hospital RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The U.N. food agency said Monday that "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where 70% of the remaining population is experiencing catastrophic hunger, and that a …
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era President Vladimir Putin extended his reign over Russia in a landslide election whose outcome was never in doubt, declaring Monday his determination to advance deeper into Ukraine and dangling new …
Why are so many voters frustrated by the US economy? It's home prices WASHINGTON (AP) — Lori Shelton can't fathom ever having the money to buy a home — and that's a major reason why so many voters feel down on the economy ahead of this year's presidential …
State News
SCDNR works to achieve North American Wildlife Law Enforcement Accreditation

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has begun a three-year accreditation process to further strengthen its effectiveness and meet nationally recognized standards.In January, SCDNR began in the North American Wildlife …

Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic has something for outdoor lovers and their family members Calling all those who love the outdoors. The Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic is returning to the S.C. State Fairgrounds, 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, from Friday to Sunday, March 22-24. The S.C. Farm Bureau-sponsored event has something for every …
South Carolina's top public health doctor warns senators wrong lessons being learned from COVID COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top doctor came before a small group of state senators on Thursday to tell them he thinks a bill overhauling how public health emergencies are handled in …
South Carolina Senate OKs changing how candidates for judges are selected after private meetings COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate quickly gave key approval to a bill Thursday that would change the way judges are brought up for election before the General Assembly. The …
S.C. Senate to weigh House-approved $13.2 billion budget; Speaker Murrell Smith says final 104-15 vote shows the House needs to work together COLUMBIA (AP) — South Carolina's $13.2 billion budget made it through the House largely unchanged as Republican leaders reigned in efforts to shift spending priorities to other places. The …
Obituaries
FRANCES G. HANNA

Frances G. Hanna, 64, died Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center, Sumter. Born on Oct. 7, 1949, he was the son of the late Frances C. Hanna and Susan Gilles Hanna. …

LEWIS

MARGARET MARSH CLIFFORD LEWIS

Margaret Marsh Clifford Lewis was born Sept. 16, 1938, to the late Bert Elbert Marsh and Mary Lee Ayers Marsh. Margaret met and was married to the love of her life, Mark Edward Clifford Sr., for 46 …

SIGWORTH

TIFFANY FOWLER SIGWORTH

Tiffany Fowler Sigworth, 46, wife of Michael H. Sigworth, died Thursday, March 14, 2024, at her home. Born May 10, 1977, in Montgomery, Alabama, she was a daughter of Jerry D. Fowler, Linda D. …

BURNS

RICHARD BUCHANAN BURNS JR.

Richard Buchanan Burns Jr., 71, died Monday, March 18, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Richard Buchanan Burns and Emily Rowland Burns. Mr. Burns was a member, …

DOLLY MITCHELL

Dolly Mitchell, 79, died on Saturday, March 17, 2024, at Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center of Manning. She was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1944. Funeral services are incomplete and will be …

Faith
Evangelical Christians are fierce Israel supporters. Now they are visiting as war-time volunteers TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — When Shawn Landis, an evangelical Christian from Pennsylvania, heard about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on southern Israel, he knew he would come to Israel to volunteer as …
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Churches, preachers and politics... The pastor at my home church was preaching one Sunday, and as an illustration, he shared that some senior adults received so little in Social Security that they had to eat dog food. Then he added this phrase, "I don't think God likes that." Everyone …
Church news: March 13, 2024 Second Presbyterian Church, 1125 Old Pocalla Road, Sumter, announces: - Thursday, March 14 - The Sumter Regional Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University Alumni will sponsor the JCSU Concert Choir in a concert at the church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 …
Many Christian voters in U.S. see immigration as a crisis. How to address it is where they differ. MIAMI (AP) - Christian voters and faith leaders have long been in the frontlines of providing assistance to migrants - but when it comes to support for immigration policies, from border security to legalization options for migrants already in the …
Celebrations
Dear Abby
Pets for adoption
SPCA's Sugar Britches is sweet, sassy

Sugar Britches is a 2-year-old calico-and-white female American shorthair. She is spayed and housebroken and is a glamorous girl with a gorgeous coat. Sugar Britches is a typical calico with a sweet …

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Reflections

Reflections by Sammy Way: John Julius Dargan, a man of many talents, accomplishments

This issue of Reflections recalls the life and work of John Julius Dargan. According to an article written in The State newspaper by Adger Brown, Dargan served his state and community by undertaking several careers and community endeavors. Brown …

Yesteryear
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Horseshoe pitching tourney scheduled; Crime Stoppers telethon returns 75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 9 - 15 - Rufe Watson of Sumter set a new world record in the senior division at the National Skeet Shooting Association's tournament at Dallas, Texas, on Sunday. Watson copped the senior title in the all-gauge event by …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Shaw hosts surplus sale; city's 1st Easter egg hunt a success 75 YEARS AGO - 1949 Aug. 2 - 8 - Rebel third baseman Hal Harrigan last night hit his 29th home run of the season to tie the Tri-State league record set last year by Leon Cross of Florence. It was the only prize Anderson could salvage from a …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Train car is named for Sumter County; Lee builds new high school 75 YEARS AGO - 1949 July 26 - Aug. 1 - Sumter County runs from New York City to Florida these days, not as a result of "imperialistic conquest" but because of improved service on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. It's a gag, of course. Truth …
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