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African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County is topic of Sumter County Genealogical Society meeting on Feb. 19
Austin China will speak on African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County at the February meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. China will discuss both pre- and post-war genealogy of African Americans serving … more
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Secondary schools in Clarendon County focus on accountability, student needs
Secondary schools, those for grades six through 12, in Clarendon County have been working to address accountability and students' needs; February's theme is about planning and being intentional with instruction. Since the January Clarendon County … more
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Oakland Primary students, teachers present Black History Program
During Tuesday night's Black History Program and PTA meeting at Oakland Primary School, works of art from students were on display, and the chorus sang and explained the story behind each song. more
Clarendon County procurement of goods code officially changed
After nearly 10 years and statewide changes, Clarendon County has officially updated its procurement code. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
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Palmetto Trail and Foothills Trail partner to bring more trail connections to hiking community
COLUMBIA - The Palmetto Trail, the state's only cross-state trail system, and the Foothills Trail Conservancy have joined forces in a cooperative agreement to encourage Palmetto Trail hikers to take the Foothills Trail to increase their … more
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Sumter United Ministries might get more money from federal grant to repair houses than originally planned
Sumter City Council has approved the budget for how to spend money coming from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More specifically, these Community … 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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Agricultural producers have until March 15 to enroll in USDA's Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for 2024 crop year
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, … more
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City of Sumter approves sale, consumption of beer, wine at 2024 events despite pushback
Sumter City Council has authorized the sale and consumption of beer and wine for several events taking place in city limits this year. The city itself is not selling the alcohol, but it has approved … 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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Third-party logistics company will create 6 jobs in Sumter
A third-party logistics provider for Amazon has announced that it will open a warehousing and fulfillment services operation in Sumter soon and create six jobs. Utopia Fulfillment will establish … more
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Wheeler earns seventh Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour victory on Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - During the final period of the final day of MLF Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick, the Santee Cooper lakes that had churned out chunky bass all week simply shut down. At one point, the 10 pros duking it out during the … more
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8 candidates apply for Clarendon County administrator as process continues to fill position
Clarendon County Council has announced candidates for the county administrator position and next steps in the process. During a special called meeting on Tuesday, March 6, council members went into … more
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Spring dynamic could be on display during Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bryan New is certain there will be plenty of bass to catch during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by SEVIIN. The Saluda angler is just not certain how he … 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
2 leading Sumter business owners pass away
Two prominent Sumter business owners, Billy McLeod of Piggly Wiggly and Carl Simpson III of Simpson Hardware Co., have died. Billy McLeod was 93 and died peacefully on Tuesday, according to his … more
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MARTHA ANN SEYMOUR MARLOWE
Martha Ann Seymour Marlowe of Sumter died on March 4, 2024. Born in Asheville, North Carolina, on April 24, 1930, she was the daughter of Christine Sewell Seymour and Farris Terrell Seymour. She was … more
Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean-energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and … 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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Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Faces in need of grace...
He struggles with memories of a sin committed in college … She feels guilty about an abortion … He is scared when Mom and Dad fight … She has a doctor's appointment this week about a lump she discovered … He wishes he could summon courage enough … more
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