A Sumter metal plant known as EnerSys announced it will expand its existing facility in a $6.7 million investment expected to create 14 jobs. EnerSys is in Sumter's Live Oak Industrial Park at 1990 Corporate Way and will add 34,000 square feet to … more

Food is more than just nourishment. It's also an invitation - one that welcomes you into a person's world, giving you a glimpse into their history, their culture and their heart. For Alonso Felder and Jamal Green, food is their language, their … more

The long-awaited demolition of Rodeway Inn is officially in progress as crews began clearing out rooms and conducting asbestos testing at the North Washington Street property. The Sumter Item was granted access to witness the early stages of the … more

Even though local Sumter coffee shop and bakery Brubaker's is a relatively young business, with its humble beginnings starting in 2020 at the American Legion Farmers Market, it has quickly become a Sumter staple. But, as love for Brubaker's freshly … more

SUMTER - BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company employing nearly 1,000 associates across South Carolina, has partnered with Sumter United Ministries Free Medical Clinic to help eliminate … more

At Sumter County Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, first reading was approved for an ordinance that may allow projects paid for by the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax to … more

Sumter's newest industrial employer eVAC Magnetics hosted a supplier event on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the City Centre in downtown Sumter. The event was organized by the state Department of Commerce, TheLINK … more