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Sumter Item going to USPS delivery beginning Saturday, March 2
The Sumter Item will be delivered via the United States Postal Service each Saturday and Wednesday, beginning tomorrow. Subscribers not already on mail delivery will receive the newspaper in their … more
Healing Guatemala through prayer, teamwork and intentionality
Missionary trips are more than just medical missions; these trips are transformative and focus on intentionality, teamwork and gratitude. Twenty-two mission team members, many from Sumter, spent a week in Guatemala seeing approximately 750 … more
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The Bobbys wins national award for community success
The Bobbys, an annual ESPYs-style high school sports award program created by The Sumter Item honoring Sumter and New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, has been named "Best Niche Ballot" in the 15th-Annual Second Street Awards. Second Street … more
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3 storylines from recent Sumter School District board activity
1. BOARD REQUESTS TEACHER INPUT ON 50% GRADE FLOOR After a lengthy discussion at the March 25 board meeting on the merits of a quarter grade floor of 50% even when students score lower, Sumter School District's Board of Trustees said they want … more
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Beckwood Estates development might be built in Sumter city limits
More than 260 single-family homes might be coming to the City of Sumter on Beckwood Road not very far from Sumter Airport. Sumter City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved a request on Feb. 28 that allows the developer, Wilder Land … more
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GamecockGrafx printing class teaches life, business skills and inspires students to keep creating
"If they can dream it, then we can do it" was the original slogan of the GamecockGrafx. Originating in 2019, one may think the full-blown student-run graphics production company based out of Sumter High School … more
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The Sumter EDGE to promote penny tax in preparation for election
Sumter officials are continuing to prepare for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the … more
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'It's going to be an amazing year': Shaw Viper Demo Team commander, members, community celebrating 5 decades of the F-16
"Anything that kind of went somewhere else, whether it was boats, cars, planes" is how Capt. Taylor "FEMA" Hiester described his fascinations as a kid. "I got to the airplane phase, and I never grew out of … more
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Sumter High School Lady Gamecocks head to Florence for state championship game
The Sumter High School girls basketball team members punched their ticket to the South Carolina High School League 5A state championship after a 35-27 win over Summerville on Friday night, Feb. 23. They will face No. 3 Rock Hill at Florence Center … more
Sumter's 803 United making impact on national stage
When Ivan Sanders and Paris Tindal formed the 803 United 7-on-7 football program three years ago, they wanted to find a way to highlight all of the great talent Sumter has to offer. They brought together athletes from across the county, regardless … more
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Trio of Sumter artists makes a splash at ArtFields in Lake City
It's as if you nestled your way into Crayola's 64-box of crayons. Everywhere you look, vibrant hues appear to reach out at you, drawing you in to the sights, sounds and stylistic expression of creatives across the Southeast. Welcome to … more
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Crosswell Home for Children partners with CarePortal to bring hope and practical needs to families in crisis
Imagine a community where families in need are seamlessly connected with the resources that can transform their lives, potentially preventing children from entering foster care. In Sumter, this vision is becoming a reality, thanks to the efforts of … more
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Changes to Sumter County business license ordinance lessen barriers to reentry for those with convictions
Late last year, City of Sumter officials tightened the grounds under which a business license could be denied, revoked or suspended as it relates to people with past convictions. This decision sparked conversation at the county level, too, but … more
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Sumter United Ministries closes winter shelter for the year
As the weather warms up, it is now another winter season in the books for Sumter United Ministries' Winter Shelter at the former Santee-Wateree Mental Health Building on Magnolia Street. The winter shelter is open for a four-month stretch from … more
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East Red Bay Road bridge maintenance set to be completed in 2025, penny tax prep continues
The East Red Bay Road bridge over Turkey Creek has been out of commission for a while. The South Carolina Department of Transportation deemed it unsafe, closed it and issued a detour. Ken Martin of SCDOT said during the Feb. 16 Sumter Urban … more
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Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art features unique masterpieces by Sumter students
Whether you're walking off a fulfilling lunch or grabbing some fresh air on your midday stroll, take a detour down Main Street in downtown Sumter to gaze at the artwork of talented Sumter students for Inspire! Festival's Walk of Art. Pupils from … more
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Santee-Lynches is partnering with area counties to help qualifying renters with financial assistance
People living in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee or Kershaw counties may be eligible for rental assistance. These county governments are partnering with Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments to help meet the needs of locals in financial … more
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Inaugural Sumter Springfest deemed a success
Good times are hard to come by for some cities but not for Sumter. You can almost imagine it: The constant shuffle of feet on sidewalks, leading eager eyes and ears to find out where the infectious beats are coming from. The slaps sounding off … more
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Wilson Hall students win 7 ribbons in art show
Wilson Hall students earned seven ribbons at the S.C. Independent School Association State Art Show. Pictured with their first-place trophies and blue ribbons in their respective divisions are Aubrey Payne (sculpture), Mary Ellen … more
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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