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Movie Review: 'Eephus' is the best baseball movie since 'Moneyball'
In Carson Lund's "Eephus," two teams – the Riverdogs and Adler's Paint – gather on a neighborhood field for a baseball game. The leaves are already starting to turn — "It's getting … more
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Dolly Parton releases sweeping ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean
NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has released a breathtaking new ballad in tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean. Dean, who was Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years, died Monday. He avoided … more
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Amazon is now testing AI-aided dubbing for some movies and series on Prime
Amazon is testing artificial intelligence-aided dubbing for select movies and shows offered on its Prime streaming service. The company said this week that the AI-assisted dubbing – which … more
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Steve Carell surprises Southern California high school students with free prom tickets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devasting wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for free. The "Office" actor and … more
Gene Hackman's dog was misidentified as other mysteries swirl around actor's death
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities misidentified a deceased dog while investigating the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, pianist Betsy Arakawa, according to a pet care specialist. The … more
Lights, camera, auction! SHAW Night to take place Saturday
The Oscars may have just passed, but there is still time to buy tickets for an award ceremony-themed fundraiser coming to Sumter this weekend. On Saturday, March 8, at 6 p.m., Shaw Spouses Club will host its 11th-annual SHAW Night, this time with … more
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Things to do across the Midlands: Take in Inspire! Festival, Art in the Park, Shamrock Festival, Pimento Cheese Festival in March, make plans for flower festivals in April
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY The fifth-annual Sumter Inspire! Festival presented by Ackerman Legacy Foundation is returning in just a few weeks to share … more
Eat fresh, eat local at Sumter's Farm to Table on March 13
Eat fresh, eat local, and enjoy yourself. No better way to sum up Sumter's annual Farm to Table. Sumter Rotary Club Gamecock City returns with the 11th-annual Farm to Table event on Thursday, March 13. The event is known to feature food … more
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Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired 'Jolene,' dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit "Jolene," died Monday. He was 82. According to a statement provided to The … more
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Key Oscar moments, from Zoe Saldaña's emotional win and 'Oz' opening to Kieran Culkin's baby wish
There were a lot of smiling faces at the Oscars but one had to stand out — Sean Baker saw his film "Anora" go home with the top film prize and he took four for himself. Its star Mikey Madison … more
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Tributes pour in for R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a highway crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Fans are remembering the voice and songs of trailblazer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a weekend crash on an Alabama highway as she traveled from a performance. … more
Annual Sumter BBQ Cookoff benefiting Boy Scouts offers something for everyone
Thirteen years ago, Glenn Button and Emil Wodicka started a barbecue cookoff for the benefit of the Henry Shelor District of the Boy Scouts of America, and 13 years later, the cookoff is still going far. Button, chairman of the cookoff, and … more
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Inspire! Festival returns to Sumter with 2 weeks of creativity, starting March 6
A single brushstroke is beautiful in its own right, but its true brilliance emerges when it meets others - layered, blended and shaped into something greater than itself, similar to a lone piano key that carries a clear and distinctive … more
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Gene Hackman, prolific Oscar-winning actor, found dead at home at 95 years old
UPDATE: SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and their dog had been dead for some time and the couple's bodies were in different rooms when deputies found them while … more
Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Often when Robert Pattinson gets a script, one of the first things he does — to the annoyance of his girlfriend, Suki Waterhouse — is try on different voices to … more
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Sumter Community Concert Band to host 'Sounds Around the World' concert March 2
Tempo, translation and territory are three of many ways music can differ from place to place. But the one factor that transcends all three is passion - and you can see it live on Sumter stage near you this Sunday. Sumter Community Concert Band … more
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Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning 'Killing Me Softly' singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the top recordings artists of the 1970s and an influential performer … more
'Conclave' cast celebrates with Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande after big SAG Awards win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — As the cast of "Conclave" descended steps leading to backstage at the Shrine Auditorium, they got a fresh round of applause from staff and crew at the Screen Actors Guild … more
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What to stream: The Oscars with Conan O'Brien, Kate Hudson in 'Running Point' and 'Nickel Boys'
The Oscars telecast hosted by Conan O'Brien and Kate Hudson playing a pro basketball team president in a new Netflix series called "Running Point" are some of the new television, films, music and … more
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'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
NEW YORK (AP) — "Captain America: Brave New World" soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences. "Brave New World," the latest sign that the Marvel machine … more
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