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DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star Trek" TV series - has boldly gone back home, returning to creator Gene Roddenberry's son decades after it went missing. The model's …
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being …
Good times are hard to come by for some cities but not for Sumter. You can almost imagine it: The …
It's as if you nestled your way into Crayola's 64-box of crayons. Everywhere you look, vibrant hues …
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the fun has just begun. If you're in need of a good time, …
NEW YORK (AP) — More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most …
Tracy Huxley, the 2023-24 president of Optimist International, will visit Sumter and the Palmetto …
The Sumter Community Concert Band's Jazz Band and Sumter High School Jazz Band are ready to put on …
Get ready to get up and dance – or at least watch others do so – as Sumter Civic Dance Company …
NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York, it's Caitlin Clark! The Iowa star made a surprise …
LONDON - Data breaches like the recent one involving millions of AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence. As more of our lives move online, our personal data like email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates and even passcodes are …
COLUMBIA (AP) — At first glance, the all-male South Carolina Senate subcommittee deciding whether to approve a proposal to remove the sales tax from feminine hygiene products was a reminder …
GRAYSON, Georgia — Noble Sylvester Timmons Jr., age 93, beloved husband of 40 years to the late Gladys Virginia Thames Timmons, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Benton House Senior Living …
OMAHA, Nebraska — Senior Master Sgt. John A. Woods Jr., "Jay," 42, husband of Viktoria Mueller-Woods, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Chi Health Lakeside Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. He was …
Edward Brooks Wilkinson Jr., 66, husband of Shannon Milkie Wilkinson, died Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Brooks was born in Sumter on March 3, 1958. He was brought home to 9 …
Betty Lou Houston, 88, wife of the late James “Buck” Leroy Houston, entered her eternal home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. Born Dec. 24, 1935, in …
DALZELL — Pamela Sue Geddings Windham, age 64, beloved wife of 42 years to Charles Douglas Windham, died on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. You may go to …
MANNING — On Monday, April 15, 2024, Harold License "Lil Boy" departed this life at his residence. Born on Friday, May 14, 1954, in New Zion, he was a son of the late Margert Virginia …
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for 30 years. It was an unpleasant divorce because Dad had an affair with a woman he worked with and …
DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. …
DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased …
DEAR ABBY: I'm a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father's health as well as having landed a …
Tess is a 1-year-old, tan female hound mix. She is very friendly and affectionate and enjoys playing and getting hugs and kisses. Tess has a happy and loving personality and would be perfect for a …
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the downtown area. This new post-World War II business was part of the numerous stores that helped increase Sumter's downtown growth. This new enterprise, …
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. Bland, …
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 …
Reflections looks back on the career of a dirt track racer and his love for the sport and his being …
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 …
It was heartbreaking to watch the Sumter County Council meeting on April 9, 2024. The big topic of the meeting was paving roads in the county. I …
Just so I am clear on this, my president, Joe Biden, is attempting to save the democracy by defeating a man he tried to keep off the ballot …
I hope the new list for the Penny for Progress are items that will be of value to all and not just a benefit for some. I voted against the last …
The United States of America was built on the commonwealth and common defense for this country. The purpose written by Thomas Jefferson was "We …