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New Clarendon administrator salary $55K less than former with no allowances
A few days after Clarendon County's chief financial officer was named the new county administrator, The Sumter Item received his contract and found his salary is $55,000 less than the former … more
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Sumter Christian School 2nd-graders become published authors
Most people cannot remember much from the early grades in school, but current second-graders at Sumter Christian School will have a lasting memory of this year's class after recently publishing a book. A classroom discussion on the true meaning … more
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20-lot subdivision near existing neighborhood by Lake Marion gets approval despite public opposition
Despite heated discussion and residents' disapproval, the first phase of a new subdivision project by Lake Marion in Clarendon County was approved. During the Tuesday, April 16, Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, John Gast of Shoreline … more
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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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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
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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The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Spewing liver
I realize most of you grew up in tasteful families with genteel manners, where everyone was born knowing which fork to use for dessert and which fork to use for salad. I grew up in a family that was proud to have forks. We did have some couth. … more
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Clarendon library plans diaper giveaway, Burgers and Badges to meet community leaders, summer reading festival and more
The school year is slowing down, but Harvin Clarendon County Library has started kicking off some local events. For the rest of April, the library is taking in donations to give to Second Chance Animal … 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
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
Sumter city officials talk budget, annexation and dilapidated home demolitions through grants
The city budget, an annexation and dilapidated homes were topics covered at the Tuesday, April 16, Sumter City Council meeting. City budget There will soon be an opportunity for the public to give input on the 2024-25 city budget. The … more
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Commitment to excellence: Sumter School District honors campus teachers of the year and 3 finalists for district teacher of the year
Teachers fulfill a special purpose for today's generation of kids, consistently grow, give and foster positive change. Those words resonated as themes several times Tuesday night when Sumter School District honored many of its finest educators at … more
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Mayesville mayor sues town council members and town clerk
MAYESVILLE - The mayor of this small town is suing four Mayesville officials, escalating a power struggle that has been brewing since he was elected last year. Mayor Chris Brown wants a judge to confirm he has the power to fire the town clerk he … more
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Sumter School District Superintendent Wright lays out replacement school model to Master Plan Committee
One remedy to Sumter School District's challenges of declining enrollment and too many older schools essentially past their service life is combining schools via a new replacement school model process. As a start to the district's board of … more
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SCDHEC shares plans to protect nearly 2 million affected by PFAS after EPA announces new drinking water standard
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard as part of its commitment to combat PFAS pollution, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Control discussed procedures to do its … more
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Clarendon County terminates procurement director after arrest for assault, officials say
The former Clarendon Director of Purchasing and Procurement was arrested after reportedly assaulting a woman on Wednesday evening. After 11 p.m. on April 17, Manning Police Department officers … more
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We've got it: A spring festival, shrimp feast, jukebox music and kite flying
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the fun has just begun. If you're in need of a good time, festivities of all kinds are happening around town, so be sure to frolic through a few - or all - of them. Shiloh Project-Lift Spring … more
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Current Sumter County job statistics
Long considered a manufacturing community, Sumter County's concentration of manufacturing jobs is 17.2%, well above state and national averages. Health care and social assistance, retail, accommodation and … more
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Reflections: Have you seen these photos from Sumter's past?
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades. more
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Frasier Tire has become a Sumter staple over 50 years; Building relationships and a passion for work keeps Julian Frasier going
A total of 50 years in operation will classify any business as a Sumter classic, and Frasier Tire Service just celebrated its 50th anniversary locally in March. Julian Frasier, now 86, is the business owner, and a key to the company's success, he … more
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