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" Kung Fu Panda 4 " stayed at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation movie earned $30 million in ticket sales, according to … more
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition … more
Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man Jr." has won six Tony Awards for its musical comedy stylings. Wilson Hall theater students deserved a few awards of their own after bringing the production to the Nash Center stage. The theatrical Barons were sure … more
Looking for good Southern comfort music and down-home hospitality? Look no further as the Inaugural Sumter Springfest strums into downtown Sumter on March 23. If there are two things Sumter loves, it's a good cause and a good time; Danielle … more
As the leaves begin to flourish with their vibrant green hues and daylight lingers a bit longer, Sumterites are encouraged to enjoy finer things this coming spring. March signals the coming of spring. And while we enjoy getting cozy by the fire, … more
A serene stroll into downtown Sumter will bring you sights of unique ceramic butterflies, savory smells from local restaurants and brick buildings filled with history - one in particular being Sumter Opera House. As one of the city's oldest and … more
Unbelievably, TV series throughout the years have become the new modern art form of cinema. These days it is not a shock to see popular to legendary A-list actors appearing in shows compared to the silver screen. For years, viewing audiences have … more
Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to celebrate the arts community and its cross-generational nature for the kickoff event for the 2024 Inspire! Festival. Inspire! Festival began its four … more
Sumterites were able to live it up and learn a lot before the annual Inspire! Festival concluded on Sunday. The annual festival for the arts featured four days of events that the community could partake, beginning with the annual Sumter Artists … more
"Kung Fu Panda 4" brings the return of Po the Dragon Warrior assisting his family with expanding their restaurant business. He receives life-altering information involving an unexpected change in his existence, as he will have to choose a successor. … more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on Sunday, where demonstrations for Gaza raged outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and awards went to … more
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, take a detour down Main Street in downtown Sumter to gaze at the artwork of talented Sumter students for Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art. Pupils from … more
NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars are poised to do something on Sunday that they haven't done in a very long time: Hand its top award to a blockbuster. After years of favoring smaller movies like "The … more
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, … more
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A jury convicted a movie weapons supervisor of involuntary manslaughter on Wednesday in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin during a rehearsal on … more
As I scoured the school library during my first year of high school, my eyes came upon a book that forever changed my perspective on science fiction literature. The title said "Dune," written by Frank Herbert. After reading the brief synopsis on the … more
Sumter native W. Scott Jones has published a third novel and will have a book signing at Elephant Ear Gallery on Tuesday, March 19. "What a Crowd" is Jones' first book to be traditionally published by a publishing company and explores the world … more
SUMTER COUNTY Don't miss the 61st-Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road, Sumter, on Saturday, March 2, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and help raise money for Kiwanis projects … more
Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the Sumter community to attend a unique opening reception Thursday, March 7, of the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show honoring well-known local artist Laura Cardello and the first Sumter County High Schools … more
It's a new year, and that means more concerts from your favorite community band. The Sumter Community Concert Band returns to the stage for the first time in 2024 for its Winter Concert on Sunday, March 3. Debuting on the Sumter Opera House … more
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