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Sumter penny tax prep moves forward with 6 commission members appointed
In about eight months, Sumterites will be voting not only on local, state and national seats, but also about the penny tax. And Sumter County officials have named six locals to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission. Documents detail what … more
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Vacant South Main Street property in downtown Sumter could become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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‘I do believe there’s an answer': Sumter leaders continue search for way to improve condition of private residential roads
Discussion on helping Sumter County residents living on private roads in poor condition is still on the table even after council denied a draft of a potential solution in early April. Earlier reporting from The Sumter Item details multiple county … more
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Fundraising efforts to begin for statue of former Chief Justice Finney in Sumter
A statue of the first African American chief justice of the S.C. Supreme Court since Reconstruction might be erected on Sumter County's courthouse lawn. Former Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney Jr. practiced law in Sumter and was also the first … more
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ROSE M. RICH
Rose M. Rich departed this life on Friday, March 1, 2024, in Sumter. She was born Nov. 4, 1967, in Sumter to the late William Elijah and Delories Brunson Rich. The family is receiving friends at 1026 … more
Shaw celebrates service members during Women's History Month
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Dunkleberger Members assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group pose for a photo during Women's History Month at Shaw Air Force Base on March 20, 2024. The Department of Defense's theme for the month is … more
Shaw Heights Elementary School students hold Purple Up Parade
April is recognized as the Month of the Military Child. This past week, Shaw Heights Elementary School held its annual Purple Up Parade. Each class decorated a poster celebrating all military children. Partners in Education and ACE … more
Manning High band receives 1st Superior rating at assessment since 2000
PHOTO PROVIDED Manning High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jordan D. Jefferson, recently received a Superior rating in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Concert Performance Assessment held at West Ashley High School. … more
John Landon Black Foundation to open addiction resource center April 25 in downtown Manning
Entering age 25, some individuals start a journey filled with milestones like college graduation, independence with their own apartment and striving toward personal goals; yet, beneath this can hold the weight of burdens, leading some to seek … more
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Sumter Elks Lodge to celebrate 156th anniversary, host barbecue fundraiser Feb. 17 to keep charitable work going
February is a special month for the Sumter Elks Lodge, and they want to celebrate it with your help. With the inception of the Elks Lodge across the nation on Feb. 16, 1868, the Sumter Elks Lodge will celebrate the national order's 156th … more
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Get ready to 'Move More' during April heart health challenge
As the annual Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk quickly races toward us, Thompson Construction Group and members of the heart walk urge residents to get involved with a month-long challenge. The Move More Challenge is a 30-day challenge of movement … more
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BizTalk: New sushi and hibachi restaurant is coming to Broad Street across from Walmart
A new sushi and hibachi buffet restaurant will be coming to 1390 Broad St. across the street from Walmart, likely this summer. Owner Michael Jin spoke this week and said the restaurant will be called Fumi Sushi and Grill Buffet. The site was … more
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Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Courage is...
Whatever happened to courage? Today, we make decisions based on what the insurance company might think. We stand silent while people speak authoritatively about things they know nothing about. We prefer the simple 30-second sound bite over … more
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Wilson Hall's Jane McAdams named 2024 Carson Scholar
Wilson Hall junior Jane McAdams was selected as a 2024 Carson Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson, The Carson Scholars Program awards students … more
Sumter School District's open enrollment period runs through April 30
Sumter School District's open enrollment process is now open for kindergarten through 12th-grade students and their families wishing to attend another district school for specific educational opportunities. Acceptance is evaluated on a … more
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Pack your weekend with a nature walk, Art in the Park, Dorr Farms' Earth Day, a free jazz concert, band battle and more
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
Manning HS Golden Pride Band to hold high school band battle on April 20
If you are looking for a fun event featuring local talent, why not attend the Monarch Showdown Band Gym Battle? Manning High School will hold the musical competition at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in Manning High School Gymnasium, 2155 Paxville … more
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Sumter School District Board's curriculum and facilities' committees to meet Wednesday
It will be a doubleheader of sorts for Sumter school board on Wednesday with two committee meetings at the district office. The district's Board of Trustees' Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Committee will meet at 9 a.m., followed by the … more
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Wilder Elementary students put on play perfect for the bird lovers
On April 11, Wilder Elementary School put on a full production of "Tweet! A Musical for the Birds." The story centers on four baby birds that are scared to fly away from the nest. The mama bird sends her bird friends to tell them about the world. … more
Teacher retention becomes key focus in Sumter school district; Number of new teacher hires from state colleges continues to dwindle
With numerous vacancies across the state and a smaller pipeline for producing new teacher hires out of colleges, times have changed in the teacher recruitment market, but Sumter School District has changed with it. More aggressive recruitment and … more
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