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USAF Heritage of America Band to perform free concert at Weldon on Memorial Day
MANNING - The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band will celebrate Memorial Day in Manning when the 11-piece brass ensemble takes Weldon's stage at 7 p.m. The free concert provides "a meaningful way to observe Memorial Day." The … more
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Horror film 'Sinners' is full of adrenaline, a crowning achievement
Set in 1932 Jim Crow-era Mississippi arrives a tale combining two favorites of mine from a literary and educational perspective. Director Ryan Coogler, the man behind "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and both "Black Panther" films, presents a unique, … more
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Neon, nostalgia and cheers: Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival a totally tubular success
SUBMITTED Downtown Sumter came alive in electric neon and leg warmers as several hundred guests flooded the streets in their raddest 1980s attire for the Downtown Sumter Microbrew Festival this past weekend. With food, craft beer, throwback music … more
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Iris Festival is back in Sumter with 4 days of events, food and fun, or travel a bit for music fest or food truck and craft beer event
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc. will present The Gardens of Sumter on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. … more
Sumter Museum to host bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe and historian, author Tom Elmore
Sumter Museum will host two exciting authors in May. Bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe's Talk and Book Signing Luncheon will be held at noon Thursday, May 15, and historian Tom Elmore's Lunch and Learn event will be at noon on … more
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Michael Jordan is joining NBC as a special contributor for its NBA coverage
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jordan is joining NBC Sports as a special contributor to its NBA coverage when the 2025-26 season begins. NBC made the announcement on Monday morning during its upfront … more
What to Stream: 'Paddington in Peru,' Prince Royce, 'Mormon Wives' and Doom: The Dark Ages
NEW YORK (AP) — Paddington bear going on an Indiana Jones-style adventure in "Paddington in Peru" and Alexander Skarsgard playing a robot with free will in Apple TV+'s series "Murderbot" are … more
Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here's what's coming to theaters and streaming from May to August
Ethan Hunt's last mission? A new Superman? Happy Gilmore as a dad? Three genre-spanning Pedro Pascal movies, including a romance, a superhero movie and an A24 Ari Aster thriller? Hollywood is pulling … more
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Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored
NEW YORK (AP) — It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a … more
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees
NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they're not planning on slowing down any time soon. There's a … more
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Enjoy history at Carolina Backcountry Springtime, grab a beer at Palmetto Optimist Club's Microbrew Festival in Sumter, or head to Alcolu for a fish fry and flea market
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Find out what life was like in Sumter in colonial days while enjoying a morning or afternoon out of the house at Carolina … more
The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here's who's nominated and how to watch
NEW YORK (AP) — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans of the genre have long … more
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Trump threatens a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the movie industry in the U.S. is dying
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S. In a post Sunday night on his Truth Social platform, Trump said he has … more
'Thunderbolts' kicks off the summer movie season with $76 million at the box office
NEW YORK (AP) — Marvel Studios' "Thunderbolts" opened with $76 million in domestic ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, kicking off the summer box office with a solid No. 1 debut … more
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Sumter Little Theatre dazzles in 'Dreamgirls'; show sells out weeks before its opening night
There's a certain magic to Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen's "Dreamgirls." It lives in the music, of course, but also resides in the tension between hope and heartbreak. It's so strong you can feel it. It's in the fierce rise and fall of … more
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'The Amen Corner' to bring laughter to Mother's Day weekend in Sumter
Mother's Day is around the corner, and there's no better gift than the gift of laughter - and two locals have enough of it to give. Elijah Bradford and Evangelist Jennifer Johnson Cook will present "The Amen Corner" this Mother's Day … more
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What to Stream: Tina Fey and Steve Carell, Martha Stewart and José Andrés, and Maddie & Tae
NEW YORK (AP) — Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick going to Italy for a wedding and some mafia intrigue in the movie "Another Simple Favor" and Tina Fey and Steve Carell reuniting for the Netflix … more
D.I.M.E Dance brings movement, community to Sumter
On any given Wednesday, if you find yourself near Silver Spoon Event Center, 670 W. Liberty St., don't be surprised if you hear music drifting through the walls and laughter following behind it. It's D.I.M.E Dance, a community line dance class … more
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Winners of Mary Hinson Flower Show announced
SUBMITTED The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter is pleased to announce the winners of the second-annual Mary Hinson Flower Show held April 17-19 at Sumter County Gallery of Art. The Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter is affiliated with National … more
Tennessee board recommends that governor pardon country star Jelly Roll
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Board of Parole on Tuesday recommended a pardon for country music star Jelly Roll, a Nashville native who has spoken openly about his criminal record and … more
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