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'Supernatural' is in my top 5 TV series
I maintain a solidified belief that rediscovery leads a person to the warm embrace of nostalgia. Recently, during these last few days, memories of my father and I began swirling within my mind. Sharing similar tastes in cinema, television series, … more
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This season, take time away from the chaos and reflect
Everywhere you go there are reminders of what is being celebrated, not only in churches, but also in our culture at large. Starting in September, stores were committed to reminding us Halloween was right around the corner. It is hard to believe, but … more
Sumter's best-kept secret: Sumter Community Concert Band strikes a fresh note of togetherness, tradition
On any given Thursday evening, as the sun dips below Sumter's skyline, a different kind of light begins to glow inside a rehearsal hall. Musicians trickle in one by one to First Baptist Church's Fellowship Hall in downtown Sumter, cases clicking … more
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Sumter couple starts new adventure, opening cafe
After Todd Touchberry completed his world record-setting, across-country road trip in a 1920 Ford Model T to raise awareness and money for hydrocephalus research, he said, "I like the stories as much … more
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Top recent storylines from Sumter school board
1. NEW BOARD OFFICERS After the departure of three trustees with the November general election, new leadership is at the top of Sumter School District's Board of Trustees. Shawn Ragin is the new chairman, and Brian Alston is the new vice … more
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Celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve in Sumter with area events
South Carolina's largest free Christmas lights display, Swan Lake Fantasy of Lights, is open through Dec. 31. Visitors to Swan Lake Iris Gardens can see the gardens come alive with more than 1 million lights. The light display will be open … more
Courts 2 College helps local athletes find their path to next level
The modern world of collegiate athletics is challenging to navigate. In the world of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals and the transfer portal, high school athletes have never had a more difficult time finding their next stop on their athletic … more
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Learning and the brain: On silence and the significant
"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." - Blaise Pascal, Pensées At the end of The Great Gatsby, after Gatsby's death, the narrator Nick Carraway rubs off "an obscene word, scrawled by some boy" … more
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Did you know?
There are municipalities with festive names all over the U.S. Did you know more than a dozen areas have Holly in their names? They include: Holly Pond, Alabama (population 860); Holly Grove, Arkansas (443); Holly, Colorado (822); Holly Hill, … more
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Social Security Matters: Retiree asks if she is entitled to ex-husbands' benefits
ASK RUSTY: Am I entitled to more Social Security from my ex-husbands? DEAR RUSTY: I am 76 years old and a retired high school counselor/teacher. I was married to my first husband from 1968 until … more
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3 recent headlines from local government to know
1. Lynn Kennedy wins Sumter City Council Ward 4 seat On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Lynn Kennedy won the Sumter City Council Ward 4 seat after a narrow runoff race, overtaking opponent Gene Weston by 11 votes. In total, Kennedy obtained 238 votes or … more
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Twins, traditions and timeless sparkle: 40 years of family and nostalgia at Jewelry Wholesale
Nostalgia has a way of wrapping around us like a well-worn, well-loved sweater. It carries the scent of memories, the warmth of familiar places and the quiet reassurance that some things, in a world of constant change, stay beautifully the … more
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Substance abuse and mental health resources in Sumter
If someone is looking for help with substance abuse or mental/behavioral health issues, there are resources and programs available in Sumter. Below is a listing of health care providers who provide these services locally. TANDEM … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Christmas cards have a long tradition
The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in England circa 1843. The United States had to import cards from England until 1875 when a German immigrant, Louis Prang, published the first U.S. cards. These cards introduced birds and flowers to the … more
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How Impact readers can make an impact
Time is weird. Space is saved in my brain to simultaneously find it incredible 2024 has flown by so fast and incredulous it has taken so long to come to pass. I try to take the end of any year to look back and see what we've done right at The … more
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IRS encourages S.C. taxpayers to do end-of-summer tax checkup
COLUMBIA - The Internal Revenue Service encourages South Carolina taxpayers to consider using the end of the summer to make tax withholding or payment updates to avoid a potential surprise next year at tax time.While most taxpayers get a refund … more
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Sumter honors county's new Tuskegee Airmen Memorial with commemorative ornament
Do you remember when Sumter's Opera House celebrated its 100th anniversary in 1994? Or how about when Third Army came to Shaw Air Force Base? Or, more recently, when the construction of Bobby Richardson Baseball Complex was completed in 2022? These … more
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Check out the November / December 2024 issue of The Sumter Item Impact
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Senior worries about Social Security benefits being taxed
DEAR RUSTY: I am past my Social Security full retirement age, and I am still working. I am married, and we file our income tax jointly. My husband is 64 and is not working now, but he may, or may not, be able to work in the next year or so. At what … more
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