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Revitalization of South Sumter Park begins; construction expected to last 10 months
Despite a rainy day, City of Sumter broke ground on the revitalization of South Sumter Park at 630 S. Sumter St. last week. The park will include an upgraded spray park, new playground, baseball field, basketball courts and pickleball courts. A … more
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
Haley visits Sumter ahead of Republican primary
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is in her home state, South Carolina, to garner support ahead of the state's Republican primary this Saturday. The former South Carolina governor and former UN ambassador spent Presidents Day morning in Sumter … more
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Sumter community celebrates 2 pastors for their service to community, faith
Two local pastors were honored for their service to the community and their faith last Saturday at Morris College. The Rev. Franklin Colclough Sr., the son of the late Elder Harry and Pauline Tomlin Colclough, was brought up in Westminster … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Bob Marley: One Love' has some missed opportunities, but Ben-Adir's performance is amazing
My mother and father were avid listeners of "Bob Marley and The Wailers." Growing up I remember hearing bits and pieces of his music during my childhood. It was not until much later in my adult life that I began researching his artistry, beliefs, … more
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Sumter police help local students in need
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. 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
Sumter school board votes 6-3 for new Mayewood athletic building
A new bathroom and concession stand area is set for a middle school football field in Sumter School District after the school board voted 6-3 on a new building concept Monday night. An option for a wood-framed building not to exceed an allotted … more
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Dominion Energy, S.C. Department of Education accepting entries for annual student essay contest
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina can participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE) fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will … more
Looking ahead for summer activities? See local options at 2nd-annual Summer Camp Fair on March 17 at Wilson Hall
If a parent is looking to see what summer camp options are available in Sumter this year, Wilson Hall will host the area's second-annual Summer Camp Fair soon. About 20 organizations have already signed up to showcase their summer camps at booths … more
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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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Sumter Purple Hearts select Harry Thompson as 2024 Patriot of the Year
Sumter's Purple Heart Chapter recently selected Harry Thompson as Patriot of the Year for 2024. Patriot Thompson made significant contributions to the chapter and to active duty and retired veterans in Sumter County while serving as chapter … more
Sumter's Fireside Fund still helps during chilly times as winter turns to spring
The cold weather is almost gone, but not quite. Mornings and evenings are still “chilly,” forcing all of us to dive deep into the practice of layering as well as being confronted with the … more
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Movies with Isaiah: See 'Titanic' on the big screen again on Jan. 31
James Cameron's visionary mind has brought forth memorable and quality action and science-fiction classics, forever transcending the world of cinema. The creative genius gave the world "Terminator 1," "Terminator 2," "Aliens," "True Lies" and in … more
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Sumter police chief says city homicides more than doubled, auto break-ins increased by 91% in 2023
Crime rates within Sumter city limits increased 16% in the past year, Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark told Sumter City Council members on Tuesday afternoon. Sumter City Council members … 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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Nominations open for Best of Clarendon 2024 contest
Best of Clarendon is back, and that's cause for celebration. Nominations for The Sumter Item's annual readers' choice contest covering Clarendon County are being accepted in more than 200 categories now through March 12. The contest serves as … more
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CareSouth Carolina to host Community Health Fair in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE — CareSouth Carolina will hold a Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Bishopville High Memorial Gym, 121 E. College St. The aim of the event … more
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Sumter Water and Soil Conservation District offers resources to locals to benefit the environment
The Sumter Water and Soil Conservation District (SWCD) honored its affiliate members and celebrated its many programs during Thursday's banquet at the Patriot Park Pavilion. The conservation district, an advocate for educating Sumterites and … more
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Crestwood High's Harding, Randall talk pushing boundaries and giving chances through art
Can we get candid for a second? At one point, I didn't want to pursue writing as a career. Hear me out. Writing always came with rules and restrictions as a student; I was required to submit term papers that had to be so many words long and … more
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