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Sumter police seeking information on reported shooting on Friday
Sumter Police Department seeks the public’s help for information regarding shots fired calls early Friday morning. Initial information indicated that shots fired calls came in after 2 a.m. … more
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Sumter Faith Strong to host 'Jazzy Shades of Pink' fundraiser to support BREASTies
The ladies of Faith Strong invite the community to support a good cause by getting snazzy in their finest pink and enjoying a jazzy night of music. Faith Strong will host Jazzy Shades of Pink on Friday, April 12. Faith Strong, a Sumter-based … more
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Sumter man, 59, dies in single-vehicle wreck on Friday
Sumter County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the individual involved in a fatal single-vehicle wreck Friday morning. The wreck occurred after 7:15 a.m. on Feb. 23 at the … more
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Take out the running shoes, get ready for Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K April 20
Get your running shoes on, tie those laces up and get ready to run because a 5K is coming to Sumter. Want to support the Wounded Warriors mission? Join the Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K run hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association on … more
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Students bring Wonderland to Sumter community through play
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Drama Club students and staff presented "Alice" for the community and the school's students in their auditorium March 16-18. more
Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Direction, not intention...
I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. I stayed downtown, but the conference was at a church about 20 minutes away. I had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to make my early flight out of Columbia. By the time I got to the hotel, I was ready for a nap, and … more
Sumter Rotary Club's Farm to Table fundraiser sets record for ticket sales
Ingredients harvested from the farm and brought to tables within Sumter County Civic Center left Sumterites taking the good times from their chairs to the dance floor last Thursday. The ninth-annual Farm to Table gathering was alive with food, … more
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Sumter library invites community to discussion on significance of African Americans during Civil War
Since the start of the Civil War in 1861, African Americans have stood along the forefront of history, fighting on the battlefield and behind the scenes for freedom and equality. Their contributions played a crucial role in shaping the course of … more
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Sumter museum announces winners of essay contest
Sumter County Museum announced the winners of its annual Sumter County Museum Scholarship and Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest on Sunday, March 17. From left, beginning with the scholarship winner, followed by the first-, second- and third-place essay … more
Patriot Hall's Motown Revue returns for blast from the past
It's time to boogie down to the ground as Patriot Hall's Motown Revue grooves back into town. Patriot Hall will host its annual Motown Revue concert on Saturday, Feb. 24. "We are expecting another great time with professional reenactments of … more
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Clarendon library springs into March with bookmobile stops and more
Happy meteorological first day of spring, March 1. Although the actual first day of spring is March 19, it's not stopping Harvin Clarendon County Library from ramping up a month of events for all ages. Since the early 2000s, Harvin Clarendon … more
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Scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College students help put America back to work
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College's welding department last week. Department Chairman and Program Manager Axel Reis is shown in the … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Lakewood's Dais, Sumter's Witherspoon break barriers in cheerleading to encourage next generation
In a world where breaking barriers can be daunting, high school seniors Quinton Dais and Tyreke Witherspoon are rewriting the narrative. From outsiders to trailblazers in the local world of cheerleading, these two high school seniors strive to be … more
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Johnson, Prothro reappointed to positions on Clarendon County Planning Commission
A current chairman and vice chairman will continue to serve another term on Clarendon County Planning Commission. In 2023, Larry Johnson was elected chairman of the commission to serve a one-year term. At a recent planning commission meeting, … more
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Revitalization of South Sumter Park begins; construction expected to last 10 months
Despite a rainy day, City of Sumter broke ground on the revitalization of South Sumter Park at 630 S. Sumter St. last week. The park will include an upgraded spray park, new playground, baseball field, basketball courts and pickleball courts. A … more
Haley visits Sumter ahead of Republican primary
Presidential candidate Nikki Haley is in her home state, South Carolina, to garner support ahead of the state's Republican primary this Saturday. The former South Carolina governor and former UN ambassador spent Presidents Day morning in Sumter … more
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Sumter community celebrates 2 pastors for their service to community, faith
Two local pastors were honored for their service to the community and their faith last Saturday at Morris College. The Rev. Franklin Colclough Sr., the son of the late Elder Harry and Pauline Tomlin Colclough, was brought up in Westminster … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Bob Marley: One Love' has some missed opportunities, but Ben-Adir's performance is amazing
My mother and father were avid listeners of "Bob Marley and The Wailers." Growing up I remember hearing bits and pieces of his music during my childhood. It was not until much later in my adult life that I began researching his artistry, beliefs, … more
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Sumter police help local students in need
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. more
Dominion Energy, S.C. Department of Education accepting entries for annual student essay contest
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina can participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE) fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will … more
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