Food
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in February 2019 shows Rosemary Focaccia in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "Tasting Italy."
Rosemary Focaccia straight from your oven
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in February 2019 shows Chicken Enchiladas in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "The Complete Slow Cooker."
Chicken Enchiladas are easier with a slow cooker
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in February 2019 shows Chocolate Pound Cake in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "The Perfect Cake."
Retool the classic pound cake to make it ultra-chocolatey
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in February 2019 shows Pork Ragu in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "How to Braise Everything."
The perfect rich, meaty ragu achieved with baby back ribs
To cook a center-cut roast beef tenderloin, use a reverse-sear
Daniel J. van Ackere/America's Test Kitchen via AP
These peanut blossom cookies have a robust peanut flavor
Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP
A boozy, coffee-soaked dessert awaits you
Carl Tremblay/America's Test Kitchen via AP
Skip the boxed mac and cheese, make your own at home
Panorama
THE ASSOCIATED PRESSVaidas Gecevicius, who along with a group of dog enthusiasts created an app helping to match stray dogs with potential owners, poses for a picture with a dog and shows this dog's profile on the app in Vilnius.

Dog lovers swipe right for perfect pet match

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) - If the pooch melts your heart, swipe right. Animal lovers in Lithuania have created a mobile application inspired by the popular dating app Tinder to match up dogs in local shelters with new owners. Called GetPet, the …

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Engagements
TIMMONS, MISS HYATT
Hyatt- Timmons Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Hyatt and Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Timmons Jr. announce the engagement of their children, respectively, Alicia Gail Hyatt and Steven Eugene Timmons, all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Thomas Mitchum …
MISS SMITH, MR. KENNEDY
Smith-Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smith of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole Elizabeth Smith of Sumter, to Robert James Kennedy of DeBary, Florida, son of Mr. Ed Kennedy and the late Mrs. Robin Kennedy of DeBary. The bride-elect is the …
MISS ALLEN, MR. BARNES
Allen-Barnes Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harper Allen of Greenville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Margaret Allen of Columbia, to Allen Jackson Barnes Jr. of Columbia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jackson Barnes of Sumter. The bride-elect is the …
MISS GENTELE, MR. CRAWFORD
Gentele-Crawford Edward Louie Jr. and Melanie Gentele announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashleigh Lynn Gentele, to Brandon Tyler Crawford, son of Mrs. Flori W. Anderson and the late Bruce Allan Crawford Sr., all of Sumter. The bride-elect is the …
Celebrations
MR., MRS. WOODY MILLS JR.
Millses celebrate 50 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. Woody Mills Jr., of Sumter, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. A family luncheon was given in their honor on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Olive Garden, Columbia, by their daughters, Sandi Mills Dixon …
SPANN
Willie Spann celebrates 101 years Willie Lee Spann Sr. was given a 101st birthday celebration by his niece, Terry Chatman, and other family members on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Chapel AME Church, Paxville. Approximately 101 people were in attendance. Willie, affectionately …
MR., MRS. JAMES SCAFFE SR.
Scaffes celebrate 50 years of marriage Mr. and Mrs. James Scaffe Sr. of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 24, 2018, at Sam Kendall's in Camden. Mrs. Scaffe is the former Lila Berry of Ashwood.
BRENNAN MAX McCONNELL
The McConnells announce birth of a son, Brennan Max Jay and Jennifer McConnell of Waxhaw, North Carolina, announce the birth of a son, Brennan Max McConnell, on Nov. 17, 2018, at Carolinas Medical Alliance, Charlotte, North Carolina. Brennan weighed 8 pounds and 4 ounces. He was 21 inches …
RUTH C. FRANKLIN
Ruth C. Franklin celebrates 101st birthday Ruth C. Franklin, widow of John "Mr. Sing" Franklin, celebrated her 101st birthday on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018. A pillar in the community of Woodrow for more than 80 years, Mrs. Franklin owned her own beauty shop for more than 40 years, which was …
Weddings
MR., MRS. NICHOLAS DOYLE
Rogers-Doyle Elizabeth Anne Rogers of Irmo and Nicholas Tolan Doyle of Sumter were united in marriage at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at St. Anne and St. Jude Catholic Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Daniel Rogers and Mrs. Karen Rogers …
MRS. EDWIN BELSER JR.
McGill-Belser KINGSTREE - Frances Louise McGill of Kingstree and Roy Edwin Belser Jr. of Summerton were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Julius McGill …
Faith
SMITH

He died with all a man could achieve, but he was still empty

Once upon a time, there was a man who set out to be happy. First, he had to figure out what it meant to be happy. His parents told him the best way to be happy was to get ahead. "Get an education," they said. So, he went to one of the finest …

Yesteryear
1994 - Thomas Sumter's Matt Wright dunks over Sumter Catholic's Ricardo Wilson during the Generals' 63-54 win over the Padres.

Sumter woman grows pineapple; library to become gallery

75 YEARS AGO - 1944 Feb. 10 - Feb. 16 - J.C. Penney Co. sold a total of $85,540,036.90 during the Fifth War Loan campaign. It was announced today through the company's publication Pay Day. The Penney store in Sumter also came in for much …

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