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Lorenzo is a young shepherd mix who loves playtime
Lorenzo is a 2-year-old, tan-and-black male German shepherd mix. He is not good with small animals, but he is great with dogs his own size. He loves to run and play and enjoy any attention. He is also neutered. Visit with him and give him … more
Preparing your garden? Don't miss Clarendon County Master Gardeners' Tomato Plant Sale on Good Friday
MANNING - It's that time of year again. The Clarendon County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Tomato Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, on the Mill Street Side of the Land, Parker, Welch Law Firm's … more
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Golfers raise money again for Second Chance Animal Shelter
A Second Chance Animal Shelter's 16th-Annual Charity Golf Classic, held Saturday, March 23, on the Players Course at Wyboo is now one for the record books. But the weather had threatened to not cooperate, with week-long forecasts of rain beforehand. … more
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'Never-ending battle to keep these full': City of Sumter seeks to fill vacant commission, board, committee seats
The City of Sumter has vacancies on various boards and commissions. "It's always a never-ending battle to keep these full," Mayor David Merchant said during the Jan. 16 city council meeting. The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee has two … more
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Swan Con: Sumter's Comic Arts Festival will open Friday, March 29
University of South Carolina Sumter, in conjunction with Sumter County Cultural Commission, will host Swan Con, Sumter's Comic Arts Festival, on March 29-30. This annual two-day free event celebrates comic art by bringing together … more
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Basics of getting a business license in City of Sumter or Sumter County
Business owners in the City of Sumter and in Sumter County are going to start receiving their renewals this month and they are due back by April 30, according to the city's website. The city and the county share the same online page, which is … more
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Old McCaskills Farm owner honored by S.C. Farmer and Agribusiness Association
A local farm owner has her hands full - and she was recently honored for juggling it all with grace. Kathy McCaskill, owner of Old McCaskills Farm, attended the 2024 South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association's State Convention in January, … more
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Palmetto Optimist Club announces Essay and Oratorical Scholarship Contest winners
Palmetto Optimist Club announced the winners of the annual Essay and Oratorical Scholarship Contest. The competition, designed to foster communication skills and reward academic excellence, saw participation from students across the … more
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3 reelected, 2 reappointed to Liberty STEAM board seats
Liberty STEAM Charter School will see no changeover in its nine-member board of directors this year after three incumbents for elected seats won uncontested races recently and two appointed directors were reappointed. Jenny Knopf, the Rev. Marion … more
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SCDOT to install all-way stop at S.C. 341 and U.S. 401 in Lee County
STAFF REPORT The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of a change to a roadway in Lee County. SCDOT announced in a news release earlier this week that it will convert a two-way stop into a four-way stop at S.C. … more
Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM to have 1st collaborative event
Wilson Hall, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM Charter School will kick off their first collaborative event together with a free, shared professional development workshop for teachers on Saturday, April 13. Wilson Hall Head of School Brent … more
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Camden native Patrick Davis, friends will visit Sumter Opera House for live taping on Feb. 8
The small-town boy with big dreams will make his way back to Sumter for a lifetime opportunity that will be too good to miss. Patrick Davis and a few of his talented friends invite music lovers to a live taping of "Southern Songwriters," a show … more
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Ebenezer students learn about Army careers
Honor students from Ebenezer Middle School in Sumter School District visited USARCENT as part of the Partners in Education program. The PIE program is an initiative to strengthen the relationship with the local community and to educate students from … more
Carolina Cup draws thousands to historic Camden for 89th year
Tens of thousands of people gathered in Camden on Saturday, March 30, for the 89th running of the Carolina Cup steeplechase horse race. The day included tailgating, shopping and a hat contest, among other happenings, as well as six horse races with … more
Sumter Fireside Fund helps assist influx of those in need during still-cold nights
There is a scene in the movie "Groundhog Day" where Phil (Bill Murray) asks himself, "If I have to live the same day over and over, why did it have to be this one?" If you have seen the movie, the cast is present for the Groundhog Day ceremony on … more
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Don't fret: Swan Lake playground fire truck is not missing, it's just getting some TLC
Visitors to Swan Lake Iris Gardens Playground will notice something distinct missing, but there is no cause for alarm, officials said. The historic fire truck on the playground was recently taken to the shop for some refurbishing, according to … more
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Columbia cancer center to provide oncology services through Sumter providers
South Carolina Oncology Associates is expanding its reach into the Sumter area from Columbia. "As a leading provider of comprehensive cancer care in South Carolina, SCOA is excited to bring its expertise, experience and advanced cancer treatments … more
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Tri-county area will experience partial eclipse April 8
A very rare sight to see, a momentary alignment of the sun, moon and Earth, which turns the bright blue sky into a world of night and a phenomenon, one might say - a solar eclipse. On April 8, Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties will not be … more
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Sumter coroner releases name of man killed in single-vehicle wreck while fleeing deputies on U.S. 15 Friday night
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the name of the individual killed in a wreck on Friday night. Christopher Eaddy, 37, of Sumter was pronounced dead on scene from injuries he … more
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Help Manning High School student council raise funds by attending Feb. 19 Clarendon County Food Truck Festival
Clarendon students need residents' help by attending an event, and it's easy to help by doing what many love - eating. Manning High School's student council is hosting its second-annual Clarendon County Food Truck Festival on Monday, Feb. 19, … more
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