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From Farm to Table in Sumter, the Carolina Cup in Kershaw, the Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic in Columbia and Palmetto Construction Derby in Florence, March has plenty to offer
SUMTER COUNTY The Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series presents photographer Cecil Williams and award-winning journalist Claudia Smith-Brinson as they delve into their latest collaboration, "Injustice in Focus: The Civil Rights Photography … more
Millwood Elementary School's Character Parade shares love of reading
Students and staff at Millwood Elementary School participated in the annual Character Parade on Thursday morning, March 7, as part of their Read Across America Week celebrations. The school's been putting on … more
'They think it's the coolest job, and it is': Bicycle Corp. of America workers teach Manning students how to build bikes on tour of plant
Two hardworking students in Manning received bicycles for free after their afterschool program went on a tour of the local Bicycle Corporation of America facility and helped build and learned all about the world of manufacturing bikes. Ten years … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
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Sumter police explain new state firearms law to community
Sumter Police Department Chief Russell Roark released a statement in reference to the new firearms law allowing citizens to open carry their firearms that went effect immediately after being signed … more
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South Carolina Arts Commission invests $114M in statewide grants; several grants open in March
It costs to be creative. From the tools used to create the masterpieces to the time it takes to produce them, every penny is valuable for an artist of any kind looking to fund their passion. Well, … more
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Public participation, superintendent's report before Sumter School Board on March 11
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, March 11. A district staff member posted the meeting agenda … 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 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 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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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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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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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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Sumter United Ministries closes winter shelter for the year
As the weather warms up, it is now another winter season in the books for Sumter United Ministries’ Winter Shelter at the former Santee-Wateree Mental Health Building on Magnolia Street. The … more
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Sumter police chief says city homicides more than doubled, auto break-ins increased by 91% in 2023
Crime rates within Sumter city limits increased 16% in the past year, Sumter Police Chief Russell Roark told Sumter City Council members on Tuesday afternoon. Sumter City Council members … more
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Sumter's Fireside Fund still helps during chilly times as winter turns to spring
The cold weather is almost gone, but not quite. Mornings and evenings are still “chilly,” forcing all of us to dive deep into the practice of layering as well as being confronted with the … more
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Everybody loves Kiwanis Club of Sumter Pancake Day
Kiwanis Club of Sumter member Don Beard prepares pancakes on Saturday at Alice Drive Middle School during the 61st Annual Kiwanis Club of Sumter Pancake Day. The pancake day is the biggest annual fundraiser for the local Kiwanis Club. Headline … more
Dozens of Sumter students take part in 8th Manufacturing EXPO/STEAM Challenge Event
Chestnut Oaks Middle School students participated in the 8th-Annual Manufacturing EXPO/STEAM Challenge Event on Friday, March 1. Twenty eighth-graders and 10 seventh-graders were selected from each middle school in the area to partake in a full day … more
Movies with Isaiah: 'Dune: Part Two' is phenomenal, destined to be a classic
As I scoured the school library during my first year of high school, my eyes came upon a book that forever changed my perspective on science fiction literature. The title said "Dune," written by Frank Herbert. After reading the brief synopsis on the … more
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Sumter native publishes 3rd novel and draws from high school coaching years
Sumter native W. Scott Jones has published a third novel and will have a book signing at Elephant Ear Gallery on Tuesday, March 19. "What a Crowd" is Jones' first book to be traditionally published by a publishing company and explores the world … more
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