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Hundreds attend 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast as Sumter Museum announces plans to expand
Good. You couldn't go a few minutes at the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast without hearing the word refer to someone or something, and for good reason. At the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25, presented by Sumter Pest Management, nearly … more
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'This is not the way I go out': Sumter nurse, Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina runner-up shares AR-15-related injury left her paralyzed, plans to take her competition platform nationally
Experiences are subjective, leading us to often fail at understanding the true depths of them when we're not directly affected. In the quiet corners of our minds, we often whisper to ourselves, "It could never happen to me." It's a comforting … more
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No Hate Tour makes stop at Lakewood High School
The No Hate Tour rolled through Lakewood High School on Wednesday, March 27, mashing together anti-bullying education with sports. Professional BMX riders Zach Newman, Alex Leibrock, Mason Ritter and Trevor … more
BizTalk: Scooter's Coffee named 2nd fastest-growing brand in the country by Yelp, adds 201 stores in 2023
After adding 201 new locations nationwide in 2023, including two in Sumter, Scooter's Coffee was ranked as one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. by an online crowd-sourced review business platform. Yelp ranked Scooter's Coffee second … more
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Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Man in the crowd
He was just a man in the crowd. He had come early for Passover, traveling a long way from his home near Ephesus. A devout Jew, he had always wanted to celebrate the Passover in Jerusalem. After saving for years, he finally made the trip. On … more
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Visit arts and craft shows or get your running shoes out for memorial walk/race this weekend, and put spring festivals on your calendar
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY Sumter Farmers Market is up and running from noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Nov. 22 at USC Sumter, 200 Miller Road. Grab … more
2 Sumter women face breach of peace charges after disturbance on school bus
An incident on a Sumter school bus in the presence of children led to two women in custody facing breach of peace charges. According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer with Sumter … more
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East Red Bay Road bridge maintenance scheduled to be completed in 2025
The East Red Bay Road bridge over Turkey Creek has been out of commission for a while now, and locals are frustrated. The South Carolina Department of Transportation deemed it unsafe, closed it and issued a detour. "This bridge is a vital link … more
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Clarendon career center students learn at ICE Lab
Health science students at F.E. DuBose Career Center visited the McLeod Health Immersive Clinical Exploration (ICE) Lab recently. According to Clarendon County School District's Facebook page, "High-fidelity simulator manikins are … more
Winners, community members gather for 2024 Best of Sumter gala
The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the … more
Sumter Fireside Fund donations help families in dire, delicate situations
One year just didn't seem worth it. A gift that was given to us at Christmas a year ago, a delicate glass decoration, did not survive the packing, storing and unpacking of just one year. We quickly felt remorse that someone's gift simply did not … more
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Miss Sumter High Pageant held for 42nd year
The 42nd-Annual Miss Sumter High Pageant was held last weekend. Madison Lyles was named 2024 Miss Sumter High. more
S.C. Ag+Art Tour returns to Sumter for 2nd year, features Clarendon for 1st time
Sumter and Clarendon residents will get the chance to witness artistry intertwine with the fertile fields of local farms as the annual Ag+Art Tour comes to town. The award-winning self-guided tour takes visitors to farms and markets that feature … more
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Sumter Inspire! Festival raises $25K for arts organizations; committee has plans to make next year 'bigger and better'
After an eventful weekend in March, the INSPIRE! Festival committee presented its art partners with a check for all their hard work. The 2024 Inspire! Festival raised $25,000 for Rotary Coins for Alzheimer's Research Trust, Sumter County Gallery … more
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African American farm owner feels connected to her Sumter property
Year 'round, month to month, the Natural Resources Conservation Service in South Carolina serves to support the landowners, farmers and ranchers of private lands in the state. Whether that land is passed from one generation to another or procured … more
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Central Carolina student Ardis named 2024 DREAM Scholar
Central Carolina Technical College student Ashley Ardis is one of eight community college students nationwide who was chosen as a 2024 DREAM Scholar by the Achieving the Dream Network of community colleges. Ardis, an accounting student, is the … more
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13 graduate from CCTC Leadership Academy
Central Carolina Technical College announced 13 employees graduated from the Central Carolina Technical College Leadership Academy on Friday, April 19. The ceremony featured an inspiring keynote address by Austin Floyd. CCTC Leadership Academy, … more
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Divine 9 meets for HBCU and Greek Celebration
Members of the Divine 9, representing five fraternities and four sororities, attended the HBCU and Greek Celebration at Mechanicsville UMC (the Rev. Kenneth B. Middleton) on Sunday, Jan. 28. The Bishopville/Manning/Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa … more
Fifth 'God's Not Dead' goes lights, camera, action at Sumter Opera House; film expected to release this fall
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow Sumterites on the big screen this fall. The cameras have started rolling for the fifth installment of "God's Not Dead." Beginning in Rock Hill and Fort … more
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Fraternity member wins award, team selection
Brother Marcus Thomas of the Bishopville/Manning/Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has been awarded the 2023 USATF National Official Committee Outstanding Service Award for outstanding contributions to the South … more
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