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The story behind the stance: Chris Singleton shares how his ability to love, forgive shaped Unity in the Community
Behind every single stance, there is a story. Some stories are told 10 times over, and some stances are plain as day. But there are others that require an open ear, an open mind and an open heart to receive the message both story and stance … more
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Bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan to discuss latest book Feb. 20 at Sumter County Museum
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan will discuss her latest book, "One Wrong Word," as part of the Sumter County Museum's Annual Author Series on … more
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Sumter man dies in single-vehicle wreck along Lafayette Drive
Sumter County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was died as a result of a single-vehicle wreck on Friday morning. At about 1:55 a.m. at the intersection of South Lafayette … more
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1 dead, 1 injured from Sumter after single-vehicle wreck in Clarendon County
One person is dead and another is injured after a wreck that occurred about a mile south of Summerton on Thursday. At about 5:52 p.m. on Feb. 15, the driver of a 2004 Freightliner tractor truck, … 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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Jan. 21-27 recognized as National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week
National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week is officially recognized in Clarendon County and across South Carolina. The week of Jan. 21-27, 2024, has been recognized by Clarendon County Council members to honor the public service of … more
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4 Clarendon County Sheriff's Office staff members receive service awards
Four staff members from Clarendon County Sheriff's Office received awards for their time serving the county. During the Feb. 12 regularly scheduled Clarendon County Council meeting, investigators and clerks were awarded for their service … more
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month, donates $10,000 to City of Sumter
PHOTO PROVIDED In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences. The City … more
U.S. collaborates with allies, partners at Saudi-led Spears of Victory exercise
KING ABDULAZIZ AIR BASE, Saudi Arabia - Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)'s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and experts across the fields of command and control, security forces and other critical operations deployed to the Royal Saudi Air Force's … more
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6 Clarendon advisory board members will serve for another 4 years
Six advisory board members have been reappointed, most going on nearly 20 years serving in the position. On Feb. 12, Clarendon County Council reappointed members of the Clarendon County Archives Advisory Commission to serve another four-year term … more
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Walker Gamble Elementary recognized as 'distinguished school'
A historic Clarendon County school has earned national recognition through a top honor program. Clarendon County School District announced Walker Gamble Elementary School was honored in February at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, … more
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South Carolina DHEC seeks samples from wells for PFAS testing
After presenting the third element in its assessment of PFAS impacts on water sources in the state, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control still seeks samples from the public to further its data collection. SCDHEC held a … more
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Sumter School District trustees speak out on test score/class grade comparisons
Sumter school board members are expressing concern after comparisons of state test score data from last year and classroom grades given to students in core subjects. Spring 2023 state assessment data at three of the district's lower-performing … more
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3 interviewed for Mayesville town attorney; council members disagree with mayor and public’s preference
During the recent town of Mayesville council meeting, multiple people addressed council like a mother would address an unruly child in a grocery store. With reprimand, embarrassment, frustration. Resident Louis Tisdale told council that if his … more
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Sumter deputies investigating break-in of North Main ABC store, asking for public's help
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to identify suspects in a burglary from Thursday morning. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 15, three individuals were seen on security … more
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1 in custody after Sumter break-in while resident was home
A man is in custody after reportedly breaking into a residence will the owner was home. After 7:15 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a residence along Grimble Court. The resident reported she … more
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Woman wins $375K on $10 lottery ticket sold in Sumter
"I  feel lucky every day now," said a Midlands woman who won $375,000 according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The woman, who purchased her $10 lottery ticket at  the Dixon Food … more
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Wilson Hall students win 7 ribbons in art show
Wilson Hall students earned seven ribbons at the S.C. Independent School Association State Art Show. Pictured with their first-place trophies and blue ribbons in their respective divisions are Aubrey Payne (sculpture), Mary Ellen … more
Wilson Hall wins SCISA middle school debate championship
Wilson Hall students Sophia Levi, left, and Kira Stelle won the Middle School Championship in the S.C. Independent School Association State Debate Competition. Levi also won the trophy for the highest-ranked debater in the middle school division. … more
African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County is topic of Sumter County Genealogical Society meeting on Feb. 19
Austin China will speak on African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County at the February meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. China will discuss both pre- and post-war genealogy of African Americans serving … more
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