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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
Bagnal unofficially wins Summerton mayoral race with 53% of votes; Nelson unofficially wins another term as Manning mayor
Clarendon County held special elections for Summerton and Manning Mayoral races on Tuesday, April 2 and the unofficial results are in. According to the Clarendon County Voter Registration Office the … more
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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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Get your pancake breakfast in Sumter, and then head to Camden for the Irish Fest or to Columbia for the Craftsmen's Classic
SUMTER COUNTY Don't miss the 61st-Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road, Sumter, on Saturday, March 2, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and help raise money for Kiwanis projects … more
Sumter first responders on scene of daycare fire on Wilson Hall Road
Sumter first responders are on scene of daycare fire along Wilson Hall Road.  Firetrucks were seen before 1 p.m. arriving to the parking lot of Club House Learning Center, next door to … more
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Inmate found unresponsive at Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center later pronounced dead at local hospital
An inmate at a Sumter detention center was found unresponsive in his cell early Wednesday, April 3, and later pronounced dead at a local hospital after attempts to resuscitate him at the center and … more
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'Thank you for being my bus driver': District closing gap some in vacancies, touts increased pay, family atmosphere
If you like to drive, watch the sunrise, be home at night, with weekends, holidays and summer break off to boot, then becoming a Sumter School District bus driver could be the job for you. Add recently increased entry-level pay adjusted to $18 … more
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Clarendon events: Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant, Silver Screen Matinee, spaghetti dinner fundraiser and more
Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant 5 p.m. March 9 MANNING – The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St. … more
Sumter coroner releases name of deceased in 3-vehicle wreck on Tuesday
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal three-vehicle wreck that occurred on U.S. 521 on March 12. According to Master Trooper Gary Miller, the wreck occurred at about 3:42 … more
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Sumter County Gallery of Art's opening reception combines art from Guild Winners Show, Sumter high school seniors
Sumter County Gallery of Art invites the Sumter community to attend a unique opening reception Thursday, March 7, of the Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show honoring well-known local artist Laura Cardello and the first Sumter County High Schools … more
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Bagnal officially wins Summerton mayoral race with 53% of votes; Nelson wins 4th term as Manning mayor
Clarendon County held special elections for Summerton and Manning mayoral races on Tuesday, April 2, and the official results are in. Manning Mayor Julia Nelson will continue to serve her community … more
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Mayesville leaders disagree on how to interview candidates for town attorney position
Mayesville Town Council members completed a first interview for the vacant town attorney position in the privacy of executive session and without the support or presence of recently elected Mayor Chris Brown. "Mayor Brown has been notified, at … more
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City of Sumter gets $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for litter efforts, celebrates Earth Day with community cleanup
The City of Sumter received a $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for the city's litter prevention program, according to the city's Facebook page. The money will be used to enhance community cleanup projects and promote a trash-free … more
Mayewood Middle football field budget estimates before board Monday
At Monday's Sumter school board meeting, district administration will present the much-anticipated budget estimate request for renovations to a middle school football field after work continued at the site in the fall. That follows a board … more
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Clarendon surplus of $2.2M officially approved for FY 2023-24 budget, to be used for department purchases
Clarendon County Council has officially approved a surplus of millions of dollars after a clean audit report conducted for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. Ordinance 2023-09 states the county adopted its fiscal year budget on June 12, 2023, and a … more
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Annual Striped Bass Festival 5K run is Saturday, April 20
It's that time of the year when residents get out their running shoes, tie up their laces and get to competing in the upcoming Striped Bass Festival 5K run. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Santee Dam, 1022 Randolph's … more
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Sumter coalition partners with USC Columbia for survey on male hair discrimination
Members of the Sumter CROWN Act Coalition have ventured across the state and nation sharing their hopes for hair inclusivity for minorities on a plethora of platforms. But now, they want to hear from you. On the day of love, Wednesday, Feb. 14, … more
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