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How does The Sumter Item make the largest impact for a better Sumter? How do we sustain local news in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties at a time when similar communities are losing their local news sources across the country? How do we best … more
For the last 130 years, there has not been a Sumter County without The Sumter Item. I do not anticipate that to change. A lot has changed in those 130 years at the national level, local stage and within the walls of what is currently Sumter … more
Today, I want to conclude the thought that we've been looking at with "Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem." My text is Psalm 122:6, where we see, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." (KJV) We've been looking at the … more
Should Sumter County's most vulnerable citizens be protected from potentially unscrupulous business owners? If County Councilman Carlton Washington's proposed rule change is approved, that could be the case. At the Jan. 23, 2024, Sumter County … more
What went wrong with Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign? You can list many arguable mistakes, as you can with any campaign, and you can add, as some reporters have, that the candidate was not likable or good at retail campaigning - which mostly … more
Anger, resentment, jealousy and hate are terribly draining emotions. If you have any of these going on in your life, then you're going to be tired most of the time. They can be mentally exhausting. Maybe you are free and clear of any of these. If … more
Today, I want to look at this thought, "Jerusalem, a Burdensome Stone." My text is Zechariah 12:1-3, where we see, "The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the foundation of the … more
Oh, the things upon which we place value over others. The recent hottest, in my opinion most arbitrary, viral sensation of 2024 came in the form of an oversized cupid-hued beverage container. Social media became abuzz with videos capturing people … more
Today, I want to continue with this thought, "Jerusalem, a Cup of Trembling." Once again, my text is Zechariah 12:1-3, where we see, "The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth the … more
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