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Things to do across the Midlands: Waterfowl Heritage Festival brings live music, family fun to Pinewood on Saturday; Veterans Day events will be Saturday and next week
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host the Waterfowl Heritage Festival on Nov. 7 at its Wildlife Education Center in … more
Charleston Gospel Choir coming to Sumter for Christmas on Dec. 5
Charleston Gospel Choir is coming to Sumter for Christmas at Patriot Hall on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. The performance will take place at the newly renovated Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St. The choir, founded in 1998, consists solely of … more
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Waterfowl Heritage Festival comes to Pinewood on Nov. 7
South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host the Waterfowl Heritage Festival on Nov. 7 at its Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood. Formerly known as Duck Fest, the event has a new name and look but will continue celebrating the people, … more
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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following … more
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Things to do across the Midlands: GraceFest2026 is happening Saturday; veterans to be honored Nov. 11 in Sumter
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY GraceFest2026 will be held Saturday, Oct. 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Cathedral Ministries, 60 Oswego Hwy., Sumter. … more
Halloween happenings in Sumter, Lee counties
It's almost time - the guys, girls, ghouls and goblins will have their buckets in hand, ready to gather treats to take them through the spooky weekend festivities. To know where to go, here is a list of local Halloween happenings in the … more
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'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1
NEW YORK — DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained … more
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SCETV explores South Carolina's mysterious past, including Bishopville's Lizard Man, in new 'Unknown' shorts
COLUMBIA - South Carolina ETV and Public Radio will premiere "Unknown," a new short-form series exploring the forgotten stories, folklore and legends of South Carolina, beginning Oct. 28 on SCETV's Instagram, Facebook page and YouTube channel, as … more
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A reel scare: 31 days of Halloween movies
As the air gets cooler, slightly, and the leaves start to turn, slightly, the Halloween season returns to frighten and delight both children and adults. Halloween is among my favorite holidays, and one of my favorite things to do is put on a good … more
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What to do across the Midlands: Stock up for winter at library's annual book sale, get tickets for Sumter Little Theatre's production and Cirque du Luxe
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale began Thursday, Oct. 15, and continues at the following dates and times: - … more
Sumter native Elijah Bradford to take 'Guess Who's Coming to Mr. Thaddeus' House' to Florence Oct. 24
In October 2025, playwright Elijah Bradford debuted his powerful and heartfelt stage play, "Guess Who's Coming to Mr. Thaddeus' House," before a sold-out crowd at Sumter's Patriot Hall. The response was resounding. This year, the production will … more
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Mayesville Presbyterian Church to welcome Brass Roots Trio for Rejoicings Series on Oct. 25
Mayesville Presbyterian Church will open its fourth season of the Rejoicings Series with the world-class musicians of Brass Roots Trio. Described as "one of the most unique ensembles in the country," Brass Roots Trio has been praised for its … more
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Sumter Little Theatre's 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' proves fear is only as big as you let it be
Fear is inevitable. Whether it is literal or a figment of our imagination, there is something or someone that makes our heart beat faster, the hairs on the back of our neck stand up or goosebumps on our arms stand out. But to see one face their … more
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Sepulveda receives award from S.C. Choral Directors Association
A hometown leader and internationally known maestro was recently recognized for her dedication to music. Sonja Sepulveda was awarded the South Carolina Choral Directors Association's Lifetime Achievement Award on Friday, Oct. 9. The honor … more
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Chamber of Commerce's Porches of Sumter sees record-breaking number of 700 attendees
One great big pumpkin, several cozy porches and plenty of food and fun for everyone. That was the scene as the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and its Hospitality Hosts welcomed a sold-out crowd to the annual Porches of Sumter, presented by … more
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'Other Mommy' tops the box office with $27.5M; 'The Social Reckoning' opens to $5.5M
The Jessica Chastain horror "Other Mommy" topped the North American box office this weekend with a bigger audience than expected, while "The Social Reckoning" got off to a lackluster start. … more
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Ben Fuller performs for sold-out crowd
Ben Fuller, a Christian artist, performed a sold-out concert at Alice Drive Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 10. The stop was part of his ongoing The Black Sheep Tour, featuring special guest Band … more
Sumter Little Theatre brings back 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' on Oct. 16
"There's some mighty scary sounds when the Hairy Man's around," and you can experience it for yourself. Sumter Little Theatre will put its own spin on Suzan Zeder's "Wiley and the Hairy Man," beginning Oct. 16. The young cast will bring this … more
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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in 'I am your father' duel in 'Empire Strikes Back' goes up for auction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a … more
The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley's Graceland is a monument to his legacy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Elvis Presley's Graceland. Paul Simon sang about going there to ease an aching heart in 1986 on a Grammy-winning album titled, well, "Graceland." A year later, Philadelphia … more
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