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 BREAKING: Sumter County Council turns down any school district millage increase
Sumter ministry helps mother keep access to health care
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Sumter man faces charges in Orangeburg, allegedly took money for construction jobs never rendered
PHOTOS PROVIDEDTravis McIntosh was honored with the Rotarian of the Year award at the Sumter Rotary Club meeting on Monday.
Travis McIntosh named Rotarian of the Year in Sumter club
Iranian Presidency Office via AP Iranian President Hassan Rouhani attends a meeting with the Health Ministry officials, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Iran on Tuesday sharply criticized new U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's supreme leader and other top officials.
Iran: 'Idiotic' new U.S. sanctions shut doors of diplomacy

NASA Solar System Ambassador brings high-powered telescopes to children at Wesmark Library

PHOTOS BY MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEMJeremiah and Gracier Kloiber look through eclipse glasses given to them by Larry Metcalf, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, who also brought his high powered telescopes with him. The event was a part of the Sumter County Library’s summer reading program “A Universe of Stories.”
Help prevent summer blood shortages
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Protecting our waters: Coast Guard Auxiliary uses education, inspections to keep tri-county waters safe
PHOTO PROVIDED A crowd enjoys last year's Shaw Freedom Bash. This year's bash will be from 4 to roughly 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, June 29.
Chase Bryant to perform at Shaw Freedom Bash on June 29

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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Sumter Today: We encounter some magical creatures at the Sumter County Library

As a part of their summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” the Sumter County Library welcomed Dakota and Friends to their downtown branch on Friday. The traveling show gets kids …

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Thames' arm, bat rally P-15's past Greenwood for 4-3 win
Photo by Chris Pizzello / Invision / AP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts emotionally as he accepts the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA Awards on Monday at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
Teary-eyed Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP
MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEMA Sumter High School football player runs laps around the track while other players go through spring practice drills.
Sumter sets tone with physical spring
PHILLIP
Former Monarch Henry having strong season in Indoor Football League
LEGION ROUNDUP: Manning-Santee Post 68 defeats Hampton 6-1
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PHOTOS PROVIDED Laura Cardello's horsehair pot is her entry into the Sumter Artists Guild Show opening Thursday at the Sumter County Gallery of Art.
Popular Sumter Artists Guild Show opens Thursday
Murray State's Ja Morant walks on stage after being selected the second pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA basketball draft Thursday in New York.
What's being said about Ja's future in NBA
Murray State's Ja Morant, right, is greeted by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after being selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second pick in the NBA draft on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York.
Morant's dream realized as No. 2 pick by Grizzlies
BRUCE MILLS Single father Jonathan Wilson sits with his two sons, Joshua, left, and Jonathan, last week at Midlands Fatherhood Coalition.
Coalition offers hand up to dads
Dillon Park to hold 4th of July fireworks show on June 29

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TV SCHEDULE, STANDINGS AND MORE: June 26, 2019
Micah Green / The Sumter Item Sumter's Tray Yates prepares to slide into third base during a game earlier this season. The P-15's went 4-1 in the Palmetto Invitational, suffering their only loss to Rock Hill on Sunday, 5-1.
P-15's fall to Rock Hill Post 24 5-1 Sunday
USC Sports Information Department / Special to the Sumter Item Jordan Holladay has transferred from the University of South Carolina to play for NCAA Division II powerhouse North Greenville University in Tigerville.
Former SHS, USC Gamecock Holladay transferring to North Greenville
P15s rally for 4-3 victory over Greenwood
Ja Morant’s family and friends cheer him on during a watch party Thursday night at Club Trends in Sumter.
Family, friends celebrate at Ja draft watch party

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Food
Daniel J. van Ackere/America's Test Kitchen via AP

A good salmon cake delivers rich flavor and tender texture

Jen Hewett via AP Seen is a Paperwhites tea towel, three-color screenprint on linen and designed by Jen Hewett.
Quirky, nostalgic, practical: Tea towels make a splash
Enjoy patriotic refreshing snacks this July 4th

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Panorama
Senior student and media scout Joeline Klaar teaches young pupils behind a sign reading 'Cyber Mobbing' during a lesson in social media and internet at a comprehensive school in Essen, Germany. According to experts and teachers, the peer projects in which teenagers teach their younger schoolmates how to stay safe and sane online have proven to be especially successful.

German teens teach younger students how to stay safe in today's digital world

ESSEN, Germany - How do you teach tech-savvy kids to safely navigate the digital world? In Germany, you bring in the teenagers. On a recent day, 18-year-old Chantal Hueben stood in front of a group of fifth-graders and asked them to brainstorm …

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Nation & World
Ex-priest dies months into prison sentence

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - A former Catholic priest who pleaded guilty last year to raping two boys decades earlier has died just several months into a 20-year prison sentence in South Carolina. Wayland Yoder Brown, 75, died at a hospital June 8 from …

Border official steps down as outrage grows
HOUSTON (AP) - The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Tuesday he is stepping down as his agency is under siege over the discovery of dozens of children in filthy conditions at one of its stations in Texas. Acting Customs and Border …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS People wear masks while walking through the Financial District in the smoke-filled air in San Francisco. Tens of millions of people in the Western U.S. face a growing health risk due to wildfires as more intense and frequent blazes churn out greater volumes of lung-damaging smoke.
Rise in wildfires means smoke's health impact will spread BILLINGS, Mont. - Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say will sweep across the continent to affect tens of millions of people and cause a spike in premature …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS People shop at the old main bazaar in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it's the average person who feels it the most.
Iranians say U.S. sanctions are breaking the average person TEHRAN, Iran - As the U.S. piles sanction after sanction on Iran, it's the average person who feels it the most. From a subway performer's battered leather hat devoid of tips, to a bride-to-be's empty purse, the lack of cash from the economic …
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order to increase sanctions on Iran in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Trump is accompanied by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, left, and Vice President Mike Pence.
Trump imposes sanctions on Iran supreme leader WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday targeting Iran's supreme leader and his associates with financial sanctions, the latest action the U.S. has taken to discourage Tehran from developing nuclear weapons and …

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State News
Democratic presidential primary candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Poor People's Moral Action Congress presidential forum in Washington on Monday.
Candidates counter Biden's electability argument

COLUMBIA - On stage before a throng of party faithful in a key early primary state, Joe Biden's leading rivals for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination sought Saturday to undercut the former vice president's argument that he's the ideal …

This undated photo provided by Morphy Auctions shows the 127th Regiment United States Colored Troops battle flag in Denver, Pennsylvania. The flag, carried into battle by one of the 11 black Union regiments during the Civil War, was sold at auction to Atlanta History Center on June 13, 2019. The units were segregated and commanded by white officers. Estimates are that three-fourths of the soldiers were formerly enslaved men.
Atlanta will be the home of rare Civil War flag of black soldiers ATLANTA - "We Will Prove Ourselves Men" reads the inscription at the top of the regimental flag carried into battle by members of the 127th United States Colored Troops. The phrase offers a sense of what was at stake for black men, many of …
STEWARD
Manning mother charged with homicide by child abuse MANNING — A 21-year-old Manning woman was arrested Thursday on charges of murder/homicide by child abuse by agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, according to documents released …
S.C. Briefs: Daughters find their missing father's body in bag under home MURRELLS INLET (AP) - Authorities confirm remains found in a trash bag under a house are a man who police say hasn't been seen for more than two years. The Horry County Coroner's Office said Wednesday dental records were used to confirm Hurbert …
MSNBC deal with S.C. Dems rankles media COLUMBIA - South Carolina's Democratic leader says he granted MSNBC exclusive live rights to this weekend's party convention because the network agreed to show 21 presidential contenders speak and it offered a strong chance to reach black …

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Obituaries
ELIZABETH G. BALINT

MANNING - Elizabeth Green Balint, 83, widow of George Balint, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Prisma Health Richland. Born Jan. 27, 1936, in Turbeville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Green and Lillian Player Green. She was a member of …

DOROTHY C. TURBEVILLE

Dorothy Cole Turbeville, 95, widow of Daniel Eugene Turbeville Jr., died Friday, June 21, 2019, at Covenant Place. Born in Enterprise, Oregon, she was a daughter of the late Donald F. Cole and Martha Weiss Cole. Mrs. Turbeville was a member of …

RONALD DAVIS

Ronald Davis, 62, son of the late Ninety Cokley and Ethel Mae Benbow Williams, was born on Dec. 14, 1956, in Mayesville. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at his residence. Family will receive friends at the home, 314 Oklahoma …

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SAMUEL PITTS

Funeral services for Samuel Pitts will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Union Station A.M.E. Church, 945 S. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Phil Flowers officiating and the Rev. Dr. Friendly Gadson as eulogist. Interment will follow in the …

HALL J. MICKENS

Hall J. Mickens, 78, was called to his heavenly rest on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey. He was born on Jan. 4, 1941, in Sumter County, to the late Tallie and Lillie Mae Wilson Mickens. He was …

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Celebrations
MR., MRS. BILL BARKLEY
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 …
Cousar celebrates 100 years Flossie Delores Cousar, of the Shiloh community of Lynchburg, celebrates her 100th birthday today, Sunday, June 16, 2019, with family and friends at Mount Sinai AME Church, Lynchburg. She is one of 16 children born to the late Sam and Queen …
MR., MRS. CHARLES W. MYERS
The Myers celebrate 65 years Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Myers of Sumter celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 8, 2019. They were married on June 12, 1954. A dinner was held in their honor at Sunset Country Club by their four children and their spouses: …
MR., MRS. ROBERT CULBREATH
Culbreaths celebrate 61 years of marriage Robert and Florence Culbreath of Sumter celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary today. A casual dinner celebration will be held in their honor at Union Station AME Church by their two children and their spouses: Sabrina and John Budden and Gino …

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Faith
SMITH
Swept off my feet Baptists believe in water. When it comes to baptizing, we don't mess around with a few sprinkles. We put people under until they bubble. We want them to feel just a moment of panic, so they can appreciate resurrection. I do admit there are times …
Church News: Friday, June 21, 2019 Allen Chapel AME Church, 471 Lynam Road, announces: * Sunday, June 30 - Sallie Evans Women's Missionary Society worship during 10 a.m. service. Sister LeAnna Williams, a young adult missionary, will speak. Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, …
Visitors walk around the 40-foot Maryland Peace Cross dedicated to World War I soldiers in Bladensburg, Maryland. The Supreme Court says the memorial can continue to stand on public land in Maryland.
Supreme Court upholds cross on public land in Maryland By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON - A World War I memorial in the shape of a 40-foot-tall cross can continue to stand on public land in Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday in an important decision about the use of religious …
PHOTO PROVIDEDBig Daddy Weave will perform in concert on July 13 at Alice Drive Baptist Church in Sumter.
Hit contemporary Christian band Big Daddy Weave coming to Sumter on July 13 For the first time in at least recent memory, Sumter will be a tour stop this summer for a current hit band.Mandy Easton, creative pastor with Alice Drive Baptist Church, spoke Monday about popular …
Dear Abby
Pets for adoption
Pearson loves to give kisses, snuggle

This handsome young man is looking for a human to spoil him like the prince he is. Pearson is very sweet and loves to get ear scratches and back rubs. He has adorable ears. Pearson is good with other dogs and loves going on long walks with …

Weddings
MRS. RYAN TRULUCK
Dollard-Truluck Megan Danielle Dollard of Sumter and Ryan Walker Truluck of Hopkins were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at LinRan Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Joseph Clark Dollard and Mr. and Mrs. John William Baker …
MR., MRS. ALEXANDER JACKSON III
Nygaard-Jackson Kristen Elizabeth Nygaard of Lugoff and Alexander "AJ" Jackson III of Sumter were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at San Souci Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Melissa Ray of Lugoff, the granddaughter of …
MRS. TOWNES RICHARDSON
Goodson-Richardson SUMMERTON - Margaret Evans Goodson of Sumter and Townes Hagood Richardson of Summerton were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Flowers Farm. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Louis Goodson of Manning and the …
MRS. THOMAS WALKER
Windham-Walker MANNING - Mary Michael Windham of Manning and Thomas Kirk Walker of Sumter were united in marriage at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Manning United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Emory Windham of Manning …

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Engagements
Young-Sloan Mr. and Mrs. William Jeffrey Young of Sumter announce the engagement of their son, Robert Scarborough Young of Sumter, to Brooks Margaret Sloan of Dillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger McLellan Sloan of Dillon. The bride-elect is the …
MISS BARTON, MR. DAVIS
Barton-Davis Glenn and Stacy Barton of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Taylor Barton of Sumter, to Michael George Davis of Columbia, son of Hepburn and Mary Ann Davis of Summerton. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Johnny and …
MISS JOYNER, HANSEN
Joyner-Hansen Mr. and Mrs. George Edgar "Eddie" Joyner III of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Erica Katherine Joyner of Tysons Corner, Virginia, to Bradley Austin Hansen of Tysons Corner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Hansen. The bride-elect is …
MISS FLOYD, MR. DOUGLASS
Floyd-Douglass Mr. and Mrs. Rocky Floyd of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Nicole Floyd of Sumter, to Benjamin Jacob Douglass of Sumter, son of Mrs. Linda Douglass of Columbia and Mr. Bradley Douglass of Albany, Missouri. The …
Reflections
SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTO

'Know Your Own State' courtesy of Standard Oil

Reflections remembers an innovative program introduced by Standard Oil Co. of New Jersey to the growing number of vacationers and those taking weekend trips during the 1920s. This encouragement to "hit the road" was an ingenious advertising ploy …

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Yesteryear
1969 - Mary Wayne Adams, Item summer employee, displays a bizarre tomato found growing behind the Item building. The tomato ripened and was given to her father, Item production superintendent J.C. Adams, who didn't know whether to eat it or patent it.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Detainees freed from jail on Christmas; Unity Festival planned in South Sumter 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 23 - Dec. 29 - The several persons in the city jail on charges of disorderly conduct were released and wished "Merry Christmas," it was learned today. Following an annual custom, persons in jail on Christmas morning on …
1994 - Angela Wise and other members of Sumter High School's band and chorus enjoy a picnic at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens in Sumter on May 19. Sumter Mayor Steve Creech said the Sumter community held the picnic to thank the students for being good ambassadors vocally and musically for the city.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Sumter applies for Sea Scout Ship charter; NAACP honors those who started fight for education equality 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 16 - Dec. 22 - A sacred Christmas concert will be presented by the Edmunds High School Girls' Chorus on Dec. 19 at the school auditorium under the direction of Miss Mary Dorothy Clawson, director of music in the city …
1944 - Lt. Gen. Barton K. Yount, right, commanding general of the AAF Training Command, is greeted by Col. D. W. Titus, Shaw Field's commanding officer, as the general arrived Dec. 15 for a brief, informal visit to the basic flying school and Sumter.
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Possum Trot Festival returns; Teseniar chosen for seminar 75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Dec. 9 - Dec. 15 - In order to solve the housing problems of military personnel from Shaw Field who live off the post, it is requested by Col. D. W. Titus, commanding officer, those with homes available list them with the …

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