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NEW YORK (AP) — Tune into the Oct. 11, 1975 premiere episode of "Saturday Night Live" — then without "live" in its name — and you may be instantly surprised at some of the bones of …
NEW YORK (AP) — Sean 'Diddy' Combs is suing NBC Universal over a documentary that he says falsely …
It is a truth universally acknowledged, as Bridget Jones herself might write in her diary, that at the …
Missed it the first time? Here's your second chance - Lynn Dow's "Bull Street" returns to a Sumter …
Despite the game being a blowout, Sunday night's Super Bowl averaged a record 127.7 million U.S. viewers …
Renée Zellweger returning to one of her most indelible roles in "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy" …
The 2025 movie awards season is in full swing but figuring out where to watch everything can be …
NEW YORK (AP) — Eugene Levy's trademark eyebrows fly off for Little Caesars. A tongue dances …
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney easily topped first-quarter expectations thanks in part to the box office …
NEW YORK (AP) — DreamWorks Animation's "Dog Man" fetched $36 million in ticket sales at the …
An upcoming edition of "Hansel and Gretel" combines the dark and singular talents of two literary giants who apparently never met: Stephen King and the late Maurice Sendak. HarperCollins Publishers announced Thursday that the King-Sendak …
COLUMBIA (AP) — A condemned man who is the next person scheduled to be put to death in South Carolina is again asking for his execution date be postponed because his lawyers have not received …
Frank James Howard Jr., 67, husband of Carolyn Calvin Howard and son of the late Frank James Howard Sr. and Mary Ethel Caldwell Howard, was born on Aug. 24, 1957, in Montgomery, Alabama. He departed …
John Arthur Tindal, 64, son of the late Robert David Tindal and Ethel Lee Samuel Tindal, was born on Nov. 25, 1960, in Sumter. He departed this life on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, at his residence. Family …
Janet Player Smith, wife of Paul Smith, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. She was born in Sumter on Sept. 26, 1936, to the late James Fleetwood Player and Elsie Huggins Player. She was a member of …
David Leon Richardson, 63, son of the late Ranzy Richardson and Odelle Tomlin Richardson, was born on July 3, 1961, in Sumter. He departed this life on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at Prisma Health …
Helen W. Felder Cook, daughter of the late Willie Wilkes and Evelyn Shaw Wilkes, was born in Sumter on Dec. 25, 1944. Helen departed this earthly life on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Helen married Hayes …
Carolyn Bradford Mickens, 84, daughter of the late James Bradford Sr. and Elease Gallishaw Bradford, was born on Nov. 30, 1940, in Lee County. She departed this life on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at …
DEAR ABBY: I am a healthy older woman living alone in a building for seniors. I've known some of my neighbors most of my life. I consider us …
DEAR ABBY: My husband is an adrenaline junkie who loves high speeds and fast cars. I am the opposite. I hate riding in fast cars, on roller …
DEAR ABBY: My mom and stepdad ("Hugh") are divorcing after 20 years of marriage. Mom has been involved with scammers for the last two years, …
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 47 years passed away 16 months ago after living with a disability for many years. I took care of her until the end and …
My name is Dawn, and I am a 2-year-old, blonde, female Labrador retriever. I may be a chunky girl, but my heart is even bigger. I am very treat motivated, but it depends on how tasty it is! I also …
Reflections celebrates the writings of Cassie Nicholes with another of her contributions to Sumter history, the Jewish settlers. The Sumter Item archives (articles and photos) and additional information provided by Nicholes were used in this …
In observance of Black History month, Reflections focuses on the early development of Black schools in …
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more …
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more …
This is the second part of a two-part Reflections series looking back at student life at Miller School. …
Sumter Military Museum wishes all Sumter residents a Happy New Year as we welcome 2025. Last …
Reflections revisits one of its popular stories which pertained to "student life at Miller School." …
Reflections remembers three businesses which played an integral role in the early development of …
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The …
I recently attended the funeral of Tommy Brailey, as did Brent Gracia's Mother and friend. We were there to support the Brailey family and …
Jesus placed the ones who "heard" God's truths regarding Jesus on or after May 10, 2023, and "rejected" it on Nov. 7, 2024, in the exact same …
I recently attended the funeral of Tommy Brailey, as did Brent Gracia's mother and friend. We were there to support the Brailey family and …
Sumter, South Carolina, is a town that offers its citizens and visitors a variety of things to enjoy: Shaw Air Force Base, home to the 20th …
The following are lessons I have learned from interactions with the City of Sumter: 1. Many city employees are huffy and don't like …
I am writing to voice my concerns about the proposed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) policy draft currently under consideration by the …