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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at the presentation of the AFI Life Achievement Award agreed: " Nicole Kidman. She makes movies …
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week after the release of her 11th album, "The …
Good. You couldn't go a few minutes at the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast without hearing the word refer to …
LOS ANGELES - Are you ready for some movies this summer? There will be action-adventure, romance, horror, …
It couldn't have been a more perfect day to embrace the beauty of Earth and art as the 16th-annual Art in …
The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy "Anyone But You" hitting Netflix and an album by …
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow …
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original …
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn't plan to cut interest rates until it has "greater …
The South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) will host Senior Day at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in the Goodman Building from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, to celebrate Older …
William Trevis Scott, 53, son of Mercelene Haley Scott and the late James “Jim” Bethea Scott, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. A graveside service will be …
Eli Clifton Parnell Jr., 84, husband and soul mate of Eleanor G. Parnell for 59 years, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at National Healthcare Center. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Eli …
Susan A. James, 76, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Sumter. Chapel service will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Clarendon Funeral Home LLC, 23 S. Dukes St., Summerton. …
MANNING — The Rev. Benny L. McCants, 77, husband of Mary Samuels McCants, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence, 1561 Lobolly Drive, Manning. He was born March 27, 1947, in Cypress Fork …
Tijah Maraun Clarkson, 25, son of Darnell Lakeith Clarkson and Edna Lenore Marson-Canty, was born on March 14, 1999, in Sumter. He departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Sumter. Family …
Frederick Antonio Sumter, 58, son of the late Isaac Sumter and Sallie Smith Sumter, was born on Nov. 14, 1965, in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his residence. Family …
DEAR ABBY: After 10 years of being with my wife, including eight years of marriage, I accidentally discovered she was having affairs online. She …
DEAR ABBY: My son got his girlfriend pregnant. She already has a 7-year-old by another man. Her mother kicked her and the baby out right after …
DEAR ABBY: My husband rarely says "thank you" and almost never apologizes for anything. The other day, I was at an office party to which family …
DEAR ABBY: I am one of the younger children of eight. One sister is deceased, which leaves seven of us to care for our father, who has had …
BELOW: Sadie Mae is a 6-month-old, white-and-merle, female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She is a lovable girl who will steal your heart with her sweet personality and big crystal blue eyes. Sadie Mae loves to cuddle and has a blast playing with other …
Reflections remembers one of the most important aspects of assisting and providing recreational and other services to military personnel assigned to numerous duty posts at home and abroad. This research focuses primarily on Sumter's commitment to …
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the downtown …
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades.
Reflections recalls the movie "A Guy Named Joe" filmed in 1943 with various scenes being shot in Sumter, …
Reflections celebrates Women's History Month by remembering the women who flew airplanes during World War …
Today's Reflections addresses the development of Sumter's most significant floral garden. H. C. …
This issue of Reflections recalls the life and work of John Julius Dargan. According to an article …
This issue of Reflections focuses on the history of the bell, which was at one time found in every …
This issue of Reflections revisits the city of Sumter circa 1889 when it was experiencing steady …
We wish to express appreciation for the success of the Art in the Park 2024, held on April 20 in Memorial Park. Although presented by Heart of …
Colleges are supposed to be about education, personal growth, making decisions without parental guidance, exploring, challenging and asking …
Finding a primary care physician (PCP), i.e., general internist who cares for medical problems of adult patients, usually over age 18, or a …
I read with interest the article on the many dirt roads in Sumter County. I can understand the complexity of the program of maintaining those …
Low- to moderate-income communities in downtown Sumter are faced with some of the same issues that plague our rural neighbors in Sumter County, …
On a recent visit to one of my providers, I noticed that it is not routine to provide a statement of charges for the examination and the …