Monday, October 21, 2019

Fashion show lets Down syndrome models strut their stuff

A boy walks the runway in the second-annual "Gigi's Playhouse Fashion Show" in New York. Gigi's Playhouse is an education and achievement center that prepares young people with Down syndrome to engage more fully in their homes, schools and communities.

NEW YORK - One model sashayed down the runway with a leather jacket and a guitar, basking in applause from the crowd. Another danced and strutted in a multicolored bomber coat. A toddler had a little help with her modeling turn, holding on to an …

Find art, decor and more at annual Art in the House in Sumter

PHOTOS PROVIDEDBryan DuRant will have copper sculptures, knives and other handcrafted items at Art in the House from Thursday through Sunday.

Find art for yourself or gifts for others at the 12th Annual Art in the House, the fall and holiday arts and crafts market that will feature items made by 17 local artists and crafters. Hosted by Linda Hogon, the four-day sale starts Thursday and …

Curious Kids: How do my eyes adjust to the dark and how long does it take?

Rochester Institute of TechnologyThe ConversationQ. How long does it take for your eyes to adjust to the dark and how does it happen? - Ellen T., 8, Cambridge, MassachusettsA. No one can see in total darkness. Fortunately, there's almost always some …

Blue light isn't main source of eye fatigue

Blue light has gotten a bad rap, getting blamed for loss of sleep and eye damage. Personal electronic devices emit more blue light than any other color. Blue light has a short wavelength, which means …

Travel to past at the Sumter County Museum

SUMTER ITEM FILE PHOTOSAdults and children attending the Sumter County Museum's Carolina Backcountry Harvest event on Saturday will experience what life was like 200 years ago.

Expect to see large farm equipment in the fields this month, as October is the traditional time for harvest in much of South Carolina. It was not always so, as visitors to the Sumter County Museum's Carolina Backcountry Harvest event on Saturday …

Food

Warm Pumpkin Bread Pudding and Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are perfect for fall

Seen is a strudel inspired by the film "Inglourious Basterds" from the cookbook "Binging with Babish: 100 Recipes Recreated from Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows" by Andrew Rea.

New cookbook serves up TV, movie foods

Pumpkin Caramel Spice Cake is the ultimate fall dessert

Enjoy fall spices with Pumpkin Loaf

Dancer-actor Marsicek, 28, left, and actor Chantal Plamondon, 27, film a segment for their Mukbang Monday channel. The two focus on vegan food, reviewing the latest fast-food offerings and often filming in their cars as they chat about auditions and day jobs while munching from fast-food containers.

Binge eating videos find big audience, even for weight loss

Grab the children and make a Scary Sweet Cemetery

If you can stir and slice, you can stir fry

Stop fiddling with the food and other cooking mistakes

Panorama

PHOTO PROVIDED Pop star Tiffany will appear Thursday at the Sumter Opera House. Included in her performance will be songs from her latest album, "Pieces of Me," which features a harder, rock edge. She'll also sing songs from her past releases.

Pop star Tiffany performs Thursday at Opera House

The legendary Tiffany, who hit the top of the pop charts at the age of 15 with her recording of "I Think We're Alone Now," will be in concert at the Sumter Opera House, 21 N. Main St., on Thursday evening. The artist has had numerous hits since her …

Company 'Moving Forward' with contemporary dance

It's been 20 years since the Sumter Civic Dance Company presented its first full concert of contemporary …
Club digest: Oct. 5-6, 2019

Sumter Art Association The Sumter Art Association met on Sept. 17 in the Parish Hall of the Church of …
Greek fashion firms revitalize centuries-old silk tradition

SOUFLI, Greece - At Kostas Mouhtaridis' silk factory in Soufli, the non-stop "clunk-click" of the weaving …
No holiday savings? It's not too late to build funds

Timing is everything when it comes to saving for the holidays. The longer you have to build up cash …
SCCB Jazz Ensemble opens Fall for the Arts at Sumter's Patriot Hall

The SCCB Jazz Ensemble will present a concert of not just jazz, but other pop tunes as well, in its …

Downtown historic district to host annual Porches of Sumter

Visit the historic district downtown and the neighborhoods surrounding the Patriot Hall area for …
Sumter Community Concert Band opens 2919-20 season Sunday at Patriot Hall

The Sumter Community Concert Band bids hot temperatures farewell with a concert of varied music …
Sumter band competes for state fair slot: Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos could open for renowned gospel singer

Sumter gospel band Elijah Bradford and the Valentinos are among the top five finalists in the …
Magnetic wallpaper wins Etsy Design Awards

NEW YORK - Sian Zeng, who merges her love of fine art and textile design in whimsical, magnetic …

Engagements

DuRant-Tompkins Ms. Debbie Bramlett DuRant of Sumter and Dr. Eddie C. Durant Jr. of Wedgefield announce the engagement of their daughter, Delta Dawn DuRant of Sumter, to Kellen Richard Tompkins of Sumter, son of Mrs. Brenda Morrison of Greenville and Mr. Richard …

Gentele-Christmas Edward Louie Jr. and Melanie Bisom Gentele announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Brook Gentele, to Clayton Lee Christmas, son of Robert Allen and Lynn Baker Christmas, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Donna …

Coleman-Brunson Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Coleman Sr. announce the engagement of their daughter, Alison Paige Coleman, to Taylor David Brunson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. David Brunson, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. James Arthur Bradley …

Celebrations

Weddings

Faith

Church News: Friday, Oct. 25, 2019

Agape Outreach Ministries, 100 E. Red Bay Road, announces: * Friday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 3 - Celebration for the ninth pastoral anniversary and church anniversary as follows: 7 p.m. Friday, Bishop Cartrell Woods, of Salem Baptist Church, …

Share of Americans with no religious affiliation growing

The portion of Americans with no religious affiliation is rising significantly, in tandem with a sharp …
Church News: Friday, Oct. 18, 2019

Agape Outreach Ministries, 100 E. Red Bay Road, announces: * Friday, Nov. 1, and Sunday, Nov. 3 - …
Disappointment at the gates of heaven

I found myself standing outside a great walled city. The city sparkled, casting a million dancing prisms …
Sumter church-based radio station will be opening new studio

Likely Sumter's only locally owned and fully operational church-based radio station is getting a …
Church News: Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

Agape Outreach Ministries, 100 E. Red Bay Road, announces: * Saturday - Teens with voices from 3 to 5 …

No matter how twisted the journey, Jesus will get you home

I flew to Florida last week to speak at my home church's 140th anniversary. For this trip, I flew …
Historical Brewington Presbyterian Church to hold homecoming Oct. 13

FROM STAFF REPORTS Brewington Presbyterian Church, on North Brewington Road in the Brewington …
Church News: Friday, Oct. 4, 2019

Antioch United Methodist Church, 4040 Dubose Siding Road, announces: * Saturday, Oct. 19 - …
Thank God for New Hope

The first church I ever knew was my home church, New Hope Baptist Church in Wauchula, Florida. My …

Yesteryear

1994 - Sgt. Joseph Prody of Shaw Air Force Base fills out an identification form Oct. 13 before leaving for the Persian Gulf at 4 a.m. the next day. Prody left along with about 200 other Shaw personnel that day.

Yesteryear with Sammy Way: Sugar rationing tightened; Crestwood groundbreaking held

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 May 11 - May 17 - Mr. and Mrs. J. Cliff Brown have been notified of the liberation of their son, Sgt. J. Cliff Brown Jr., from a German prison camp. Sgt. Brown, who was a radio gunner with the 8th Air Force, was captured by …

Yesteryear with Sammy Way: Richardson helps bring Mantle, Kubek to Sumter; 'Sumter County Jubilee' coming to 3rd-graders

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 May 4 - May 10 - There will be a memorial service at First Christian Church in …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Trinity collects money for orphanage; Carnegie building on National Register

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 27 - May 3 - Pfc. Henry H. Windham of Sumter and Charleston was killed in …
Yesteryear with Sammy Way: Parisian visitor teaches course; POW sends Christmas letter

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 20 - April 26 - A powerful American offensive, supported by terrific …
Yesteryear with Sammy Way: Fire department moves to new building; signs of Hugo still exist

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 13-April 19 - President Harry S. Truman proclaimed that tomorrow should …
Housewives urged to take part in paper drive; Rogers begins flowerbeds for city

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 April 6-April 12 - Donors will be able to find the collection depot of the …

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Admirers flock to see old azalea bush; nation's 1st draft begins in generation

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 30 - April 5 - Cpl. Robert T. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. …
Pony cart helps beat gas shortage; Sumter choir heads to NYC

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 23 - March 29 - When repairs were necessary on the city of Sumter's …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Schools donate to war fund; Sumter buys former bank HQ

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 16 - March 22 - The eighth-annual South Carolina Fat Stock Show was …
Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Army soldier honored for heroism; Sumter teacher helps film 'Math Place' video

75 YEARS AGO - 1945 March 9 - March 15 - The fierce battle for Iwo Jima is assuming the …

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