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2024 S.C., Clarendon County ballots are taking shape
November is seven months away, which means the area has a list of some of the South Carolina state and Clarendon County elections this year. Listed are current elected officials and candidates running for the seats. 6th Congressional District, … more
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Annual Striped Bass Festival 5K run is Saturday, April 20
It's that time of the year when residents get out their running shoes, tie up their laces and get to competing in the upcoming Striped Bass Festival 5K run. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Santee Dam, 1022 Randolph's … more
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Summerton Community Action Group denied $43K for festival funding, $20K approved for sidewalks
Clarendon County Council has denied a funding request for a local community action group for an upcoming festival but did approve some money for the event. In March during a regular Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Clarendon County Council gets update on wastewater, library, more projects
Clarendon County Administrator Lynden Anthony gave his last report as the interim administrator during the April council meeting and updated the public and council members on projects and recreational activities in the area. Projects Anthony … more
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Festival season returns with something for everyone: rides and games, flowers and crafts, a rodeo and more across the area
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
April 2024 declared Fair Housing Month in Clarendon County to promote equal opportunities
Every year Clarendon County recognizes April as Fair Housing Month, and this month has once again been recognized for awareness. A resolution states Clarendon County wants to encourage equal-opportunity housing and to ensure fair housing … more
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Sumter County Library invites all to Meet the Author April 21
Author Rhonda McKnight will be the featured special guest for Sumter County Library's Author Event on April 21. New Jersey native and South Carolina author McKnight has spent her career authoring 27 inspirational book club and Christian romance … more
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Clarendon elected officials request hundreds of thousands of dollars for their 2024-25 budgets
It's budget season in Clarendon County, and with that comes elected officials presenting their budget requests to county council members, with one elected official requesting an assistant for a fourth time. For the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 … more
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Commander's final flight at Shaw Air Force Base
Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, completed his final flight as the AFCENT commander on Tuesday, April 9, at Shaw Air Force Base. The fini-flight is an Air … more
Competition at Shaw Air Force Base builds united force
Load crew competitions are a far-reaching weapons tradition that promote squadron pride and strengthen the relationship between units, building a stronger, more united total force. Teams were challenged to communicate and problem solve under a time … more
Public participation, superintendent's report before school board
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, April 15. Committee reports and recommendations also made the agenda, which was posted late this week by a … more
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Sumter Shrimp Feast to serve it up 6 ways April 25
Calling all seafood lovers! Prepare to dive into a sea of flavor with the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25. Presented by Sumter Pest Management, the feast will serve up shrimp six different ways along with delicious Southern … more
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Sumter School District's open enrollment period runs through April 30
Sumter School District's open enrollment process is now open for kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their families wishing to attend another district school for specific educational opportunities. Acceptance is evaluated on a … more
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Manning HS Golden Pride Band to hold high school band battle on April 20
If you are looking for a fun event featuring local talent, why not attend the Monarch Showdown Band Gym Battle? Manning High School will hold the musical competition at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in Manning High School Gymnasium, 2155 Paxville … more
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Sumter businessman Carl Marks Simpson III remembered for his attention to detail, dedication to family
"Dad was not complete without a legal pad." That's what Amy Ohl said about her father, Carl Marks Simpson III, who died at 82 years old on April 2. Simpson, of Simpson Hardware Co., left a lasting impact in the Sumter business and hardware … more
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Owner of Piggly Wiggly locations in Sumter, William R. "Billy" McLeod, remembered for his business legacy and good nature
Dotting the Sumter area and beyond are Piggly Wiggly stores, many of which were owned by the late William R. "Billy" McLeod. McLeod died on April 2 at 93 years old. He left a lasting impact in both the business world and the community of the … more
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25th Attack Group cuts ribbon on new home at Shaw Air Force Base
Shaw Air Force Base's 25th Attack Group held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday celebrating the unveiling of their new facility, marking a permanent home for the Group in Sumter. One of the two new … more
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Sumter Item to host 2nd-annual The Bobbys
Sumter continues to produce thrilling matchups and student-athletes when it comes to high school sports, and The Sumter Item will continue celebrating them with the second-annual Espy Awards-style program, The Bobbys. Inspired by ESPN's sports … more
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Sumter police seek help in investigation of fatal shooting outside Boulevard Road convenience store
A man was fatally shot outside a Sumter convenience store on Wednesday and police are searching to identify the shooter. After 8:50 p.m. on April 10, officers responded to a shots fired call … more
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Current CFO Anthony named new Clarendon County administrator
After months of searching, Clarendon County Council has named Chief Financial Officer Lynden Anthony its new county administrator. Anthony has served as the interim County Administrator and … more
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