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After nearly 10 years and statewide changes, Clarendon County has officially updated its procurement code. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
Clarendon County Council has officially approved a surplus of millions of dollars after a clean audit report conducted for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. Ordinance 2023-09 states the county adopted its fiscal year budget on June 12, 2023, and a … more
Members of the Sumter CROWN Act Coalition have ventured across the state and nation sharing their hopes for hair inclusivity for minorities on a plethora of platforms. But now, they want to hear from you. On the day of love, Wednesday, Feb. 14, … more
Sumter resident Mary Whitaker participates in early voting for the state Republican primary on Wednesday at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. Early voting will continue each weekday through … more
Airmen and their families gathered at Shaw's airfield to welcome, for the first time, an aircraft that Shaw pilots and sensor operators fly every day. Yes, many Shaw airmen operate the MQ-9 Reaper every day, but rarely do they see it in person, … more
Sumter County's business license ordinance may soon change to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 13, county council meeting, council unanimously decided to start the … more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn, a Sumter native, released the following statement on Wednesday, Feb. 14, on his decision to step down from House … more
STAFF REPORT The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of a change to a roadway in Lee County. SCDOT announced in a news release earlier this week that it will convert a two-way stop into a four-way stop at S.C. … more
Honor students from Ebenezer Middle School in Sumter School District visited USARCENT as part of the Partners in Education program. The PIE program is an initiative to strengthen the relationship with the local community and to educate students from … more
The new Bobby Richardson Field at Sumter's 90-year-old Riley Park was dedicated on Saturday, Feb. 10, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Richardson, former Yankees second baseman, and Sumter Mayor David Merchant, among other … more
Your favorite local thespians will trade in their extravagant costumes for a pair of work boots and some elbow grease for the upcoming production "Sweat." Set in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the year 2000, a group of friends spends their days … more
From left, Alana Jones, LaKesha Meredith and Activity Director Jannett Conyers for Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center sort through handmade cards for Valentine's Day. Inspired by the month of love and an internationally known nonprofit … more
I caught a plane while on vacation once from Chicago to Las Vegas that was only 30% full. It was luxurious! Sit wherever you please or stretch out … there was ample room. My wife found a way to buckle her seat belt and lay out over the three … more
Solar farms have been a hot topic in Clarendon and Sumter counties during the past few months, and some residents have raised concerns while community leaders try to come up with a game plan for reviewing Clarendon's solar ordinance. On Thursday, … more
In less than nine months, we'll be voting for leaders in local, state and national seats. The South Carolina Democratic primary is done, with President Joseph R. Biden as the state's Democratic nominee. Early voting for the South Carolina … more
A new bathroom and concession stand area is set for a middle school football field in Sumter School District after the school board voted 6-3 on a new building concept Monday night. An option for a wood-framed building not to exceed an allotted … more
Sumter police have one in custody after a shooting that occurred last Friday. According to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for Sumter Police Department, a shooting occurred around 7:30 … more
Freedom of Information Act requests revealed more details regarding an investigation of a Clarendon County building inspector who was allegedly outside of his jurisdiction, approving site work with no site plans. In October 2023, The Sumter Item … more
1. The crook Before his downfall, Brantley Thomas III had reached the highest rungs of South Carolina's education ladder: He was chief financial officer for Berkeley County School District, a rapidly growing system with a $260 million budget. And … more
If a premature five-star rating was ever applicable to a series, this would be the one. Camden-raised Patrick Davis ventured back to South Carolina from Nashville, Tennessee, bringing with him a few talented friends to perform for his friends, … more
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