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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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eSTEAM is this Saturday, and plenty of fall events for all are coming up - Oktoberfest, Porches and more
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY This year's annual eSTEAM Festival returns Saturday, Oct. 3, with about 90 participating exhibitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … more
Sumter Community Concert Band annual fall concert celebrates America250 on Oct.4
Sumter Community Concert Band will host its annual fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. at Patriot Hall. This year's concert will feature a selection of powerful patriotic music to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. A highlight of the … more
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'Avengers: Endgame' retakes box office crown; Robert Pattinson drives sales for 'Primetime'
NEW YORK — Seven years after becoming the second-highest grossing film ever, "Avengers: Endgame" returned to the No. 1 spot at the box office in a victory lap for Marvel and an appetizer for the … more
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eSTEAM Sumter Festival is Saturday in downtown Sumter
This upcoming weekend will be the first Saturday in October, and locally that means it is the eSTEAM Sumter Festival in the downtown area.The hands-on, fun festival that continues to grow features local and regional STEM and STEAM-based careers with … more
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It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives
Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It's Dolly Parton Day. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton's … more
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What to know about Taylor Swift's new music: Her first since her wedding
NEW YORK— Taylor Swift is back in action. Did you miss her? On Wednesday, less than one day after announcing a new song, "Patient Zero" — her first since her starry wedding this summer — … more
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Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner says
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl, a coroner in South Carolina said Tuesday. Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive in an apartment in … more
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Box Office: 'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million
Zach Cregger's "Resident Evil" gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations … more
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Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford, dies at 27, family representative says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on Sunday at age 27, a family representative said. Gerber died at a rehab facility, … more
Advance ticket sales now open for South Carolina State Fair
Discount admission and ride tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 South Carolina State Fair, which will return to Columbia Oct. 15-25. Purchasing admission and ride vouchers in advance, now through Wednesday, … more
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Sumter Museum invites families to a free Pirate Day with Backcountry Privateers
Families are invited to sail the high seas with the Backcountry Privateers for a fun-filled afternoon of treasure hunting, living history and swashbuckling at Pirate Day with the Backcountry … more
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Dayton Literary Peace Prizes honor wartime Ukraine novel and book on history of Charleston church
NEW YORK (AP) — A coming-of-age novel set in wartime Ukraine and the history of a Black church in South Carolina through slavery, the Civil Rights Movement and a gunman's killings in 2015 are this … more
'Coyote vs. Acme' deserves a repeat viewing
Mel Blanc's creative and unique genius remains carved within the fabric of our memories for shaping myriad childhoods. The other day I found myself watching an interview as he performed the iconic voices of every Looney Tunes character. Hearing him … more
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Fall Feast returns Oct. 22 to bring Sumterites good food, good time
Leaves will be falling soon, morning temperatures are cooling, and the breeze is picking up. Autumn is upon us, and so is one of Sumter's favorite annual events: the Fall Feast. The annual community event, presented by FTC, is a unique and … more
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Coming: Pirate Day, Great Outdoors Expo at Simpson Hardware, eSTEAM festival, First Responders BBQ Cookoff, Oktoberfest and more
Fourth Fridays Concert Series returns Friday, Sept. 25, with Sole Purpose. Concert attendance is free, and there will be food and drink available for sale. Downtown restaurants will be open for dine-in and take-out. Palmetto Optimist Club will be … more
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