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Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term goal is school on Shaw Air Force Base
Liberty STEAM Charter School's long-term vision now also includes a K-8 school on Shaw Air Force Base to increase the number of military dependents who can attend Sumter's first tuition-free public charter school. Liberty STEAM Board Chairman … more
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'Teamwork makes the dream work': American Legion recognizes Sumter first responders for dedication at annual awards ceremony
The American Legion Post 15 headquarters was filled with badges and bravado of local first responders as they were recognized for their dedication at the annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony on Monday night. Five first responders from public … more
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Sumter Elks Lodge to celebrate 156th anniversary, host barbecue fundraiser Feb. 17 to keep charitable work going
February is a special month for the Sumter Elks Lodge, and they want to celebrate it with your help. With the inception of the Elks Lodge across the nation on Feb. 16, 1868, the Sumter Elks Lodge will celebrate the national order's 156th … more
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Sumter School District Board's curriculum and facilities' committees to meet Wednesday
It will be a doubleheader of sorts for Sumter school board on Wednesday with two committee meetings at the district office. The district's Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee will meet at 9 a.m., followed by the … more
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Teacher retention becomes key focus in Sumter school district; Number of new teacher hires from state colleges continues to dwindle
With numerous vacancies across the state and a smaller pipeline for producing new teacher hires out of colleges, times have changed in the teacher recruitment market, but Sumter School District has changed with it. More aggressive recruitment and … more
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Biden named S.C. Democratic nominee; Sumter supported president with 96% of primary vote
Almost 4,000 Sumterites voted in the South Carolina Democratic primary last week, which named President Joseph R. Biden as the state's Democratic nominee. According to unofficial results from Sumter County's election commission, 3,963 ballots … more
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Summerton's 1st Black mayor laid to rest
It's not a goodbye, it's a see you later. It's not a funeral, it's a celebration of life. Mayor Elder Dr. Tony Junious' life and legacy were celebrated one final time on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Scott's Branch High School, where he was a part of the … more
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2 injured, 1 dead after separate shootings this weekend in Sumter; police investigating
Sumter Police Department is investigating two separate shootings that occurred this weekend, one which resulted in death. After 10 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to a shots fired call when … more
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Adoptable dogs to be at Sumter Original Brewery Feb. 3
If the idea of a perfect Saturday involves dogs, beer and good company, you should head to downtown Sumter this afternoon. Saving Sumter Strays is set to bring some of their adoptable dogs to … more
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Commentary: Canty calls NAACP accusations 'egregious,' responds without apology
After 78-plus years of life, most of which have been dedicated to public service as a Civil Rights activist, legislator, school board member, pastor and businessman, I take all allegations, innuendos and attacks seriously, regardless of the … more
Letter: Sumter NAACP questions potential 'partnership' of Sumter district, charter school and Wilson Hall
January 15, 2024 Dr. Ralph Canty, chairman Sumter School Board of Trustees 1345 Wilson Hall Road Sumter, South Carolina 29150 As we commemorate yet another Martin Luther King Jr. holiday and look back on this country's long history … more
P-51 Mustang Red Tail at Tuskegee Airmen Memorial in Sumter will be dedicated Feb. 9
The full-scale model of a P-51 Mustang Red Tail at the Tuskegee Airmen Memorial has been at Sumter Veterans Park for about six months now, and on Feb. 9, it will have its dedication ceremony. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. at the monument at … more
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Sen. Johnson, Rep. Pedalino come to agreement on 1 Clarendon school district lines map ahead of elections
Nearly 10 months in the making, Clarendon County's new school district lines map is now waiting on Gov. Henry McMaster's signature after two lawmakers have come to an agreement. In December 2023, Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and state Rep. Fawn … more
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Column by Sumter Item Publisher Vince Johnson: Changes at The Item will make larger community impact, benefit advertisers
How does The Sumter Item make the largest impact for a better Sumter? How do we sustain local news in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties at a time when similar communities are losing their local news sources across the country? How do we best … more
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Column by Sumter Item Executive Editor Kayla Green: Amid time of uncertainty for newspapers, Item changes will increase access to news
For the last 130 years, there has not been a Sumter County without The Sumter Item. I do not anticipate that to change. A lot has changed in those 130 years at the national level, local stage and within the walls of what is currently Sumter … more
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Boosting Black Voices: Sumter Item reporter Maple to explore self-expression through arts in Black History Month series
Here we are again, Sumter - same month, same mission, new people. Last year at this time, I was gearing up to get real with you all about my inhibitions of growing up and becoming who I'm destined to be. That journey of self-exploration started … more
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The Sumter Item to change delivery days, add “Local News for Everyone” paper to 28K+ households
Starting in March, The Sumter Item will print newspapers twice a week, a weekday edition on Wednesday and a weekend edition on Saturday. The paper will be mailed to subscribers and still available at racks across the community as well as at The … more
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School board members and attorney say recent Sumter NAACP allegations not true
Sumter school board members and their attorney say accusations of racial mistreatment and harassment of the superintendent and concern about a supposed merger with Liberty STEAM Charter School and Wilson Hall are unfounded. Sumter School District … more
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Sumter residents take advantage of early voting for Democratic primary
Early voters visited Sumter County Courthouse on Friday to cast their ballots ahead of the S.C. Democratic primaries on Saturday, Feb. 3, voting both inside the building and curbside. Polls will be open on … more
Sumter High School senior Jada Collins receives 60 acceptance letters and $1.7M in scholarship offers so far
Jada Collins, a senior at Sumter High School who has received more than 60 acceptance letters and $1.7 million in scholarship offers so far, gives credit to the Gear Up program. According to Jada, the Gear Up program has prepared her for her college … more
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