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South Carolina Highway Patrol asks for information on Lee County hit and run
LEE COUNTY - The South Carolina Highway Patrol is asking for information about a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Browntown Road west of Bishopville about 7:35 p.m. Nov. 28. An unknown vehicle was traveling east on Browntown Road near … more
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Area United Way wants people to know of available food support
If someone you know is facing hunger this holiday season, the local United Way wants to inform and remind families that support is just a text message away. Vicki Singleton, president/CEO of the United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties, … more
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Nominations now open for November's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College
Do you or your high school student have a teacher you're especially thankful for this month? You can nominate them now for November's High School Teacher of the Month, presented by Morris College, for their chance to win money and … more
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Lee County Transit's annual luncheon pays tribute to late councilman Addison
Every year Lee County Transit holds a luncheon to honor memorable people from the county. This year's tribute was for the late Councilman David Addison. Addison passed away on Feb. 8, 2021, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Georgia. He … more
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Voter turnout mixed for Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties in midterm election
Turnout varied across the tri-county area for Tuesday's general midterm election, which saw local, state and national races affecting the area, with both increases and decreases being reporting by county elections offices. SUMTER Fueled by the … more
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Veterans Day events will be held in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon
Veterans Day originated as "Armistice Day" on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. Sixteen years later, … more
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Tropical Storm Nicole changes Lee County school plans
Lee County School District announced early Thursday due to heavy winds and rain from Tropical Storm Nicole, all after school activities, athletic events and friends trips are canceled for Nov. … more
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Sumter, Clarendon, Lee offices closed on Veterans Day
Government offices will be closed for Veterans Day throughout the tri-county on Nov. 11. This includes: Sumter County Government, the City of Sumter, Clarendon County and Lee County offices. They will reopen on normal business hours after Friday. more
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Sumter, Lee County Government offices closed Nov. 8; City of Sumter, Clarendon County offices remain open
With the midterm election on Tuesday, Sumter County Government offices will be closed Nov. 8, communications coordinator Joe Perry said. The Sumter County Council meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. that night will commence as normal in the county's … more
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Guardian ad Litem volunteers needed in Sumter, Lee, Clarendon
The need for volunteers advocating for abused or neglected children is at an all-time high, and tri-county residents are encouraged to join a free online training program to become an advocate. On Nov. 7, The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem … more
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Nonprofit CareSouth Carolina opens food pantry in Lee County
Lee County residents in need of food assistance will have a new resource in the heart of the county. On Wednesday, CareSouth Carolina celebrated with a ribbon cutting for the organization's first food pantry at a former medical office. Located … more
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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Lee County, rabid cat confirmed in Lexington County
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Wednesday that a cat found near Line Street and Summerland in Batesburg-Leesville has tested positive for rabies. One … more
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All military personnel, families invited to complimentary lunch at Lee County Veterans Museum on Nov. 11
For the second year in a row, all active, inactive and retired military personnel and families are invited to celebrate Veterans Day with the Lee County Veterans Museum. In 2021, Tia Baldwin with the Veterans Affairs Office transferred from the … more
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'Time is of the essence': Sumter investigators, families reflect on anniversaries of 2 missing persons
Ceymenon Hilton was 10 years old the last time he saw his mother. On Aug. 29, 2013, she dropped him off at the bus stop on South Sumter Street like it was any other school day, but life changed for the now 19-year-old in that moment. This past … more
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Ian might be 1st hurricane to make landfall in state since Matthew 6 years ago; Sumter, Lee, Clarendon prep for strong winds and heavy rain
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during and after inclement weather is critical to the … more
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Ian downgraded, expected to weaken to tropical storm; Sumter, Clarendon, Lee counties still in pathway
Editor's note: This article and all of The Sumter Item's hurricane coverage is free as a public service online at www.theitem.com. We believe having access to reliable, accurate and up-to-date local information before, during and after inclement … more
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7 people in Sumter and Lee counties arrested in connection to largest S.C. dogfighting ring
COLUMBIA - Five people in Sumter County and two individuals in Lee County were arrested during the past weekend in connection to the largest dogfighting operation in South Carolina history. Fourteen individuals in Kershaw, Richland, Darlington, … more
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$42 million in infrastructure money for Lee schools means new school, possible consolidation
On Wednesday, Lee County School District welcomed the South Carolina superintendent of education to present millions of dollars in funding for a new school to be built for students. Molly Spearman presented the school district with a check for … more
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Ruth Josey Bell Performing Arts Series to feature soul, Caribbean, funk music at Bishopville Opera House
The Lee County Arts Council announced its lineup for the 2022-23 Ruth Josey Bell Performing Arts Series. Bell, a native of Lee County, was "instrumental in starting the concert series," according to Zack Medlin, chairman of the Lee County Arts … more
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Lee State Park grows by more than 350 acres
Lee County's one and only state park just grew in size thanks to a land donation by multiple local and state agencies. The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the Congaree Land Trust hosted a ribbon cutting on Monday to … more
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