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Fraternity member wins award, team selection
Brother Marcus Thomas of the Bishopville/Manning/Shaw AFB Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has been awarded the 2023 USATF National Official Committee Outstanding Service Award for outstanding contributions to the South … 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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Townes-Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Elizabeth Townes of Charleston, to Walter Elliot Lewis of Charleston, son of Ms. Karen Lewis of Jackson, Georgia. The bride-elect is the granddaughter … more
Liberty STEAM Eagle pride
Liberty STEAM Charter School staff hold a newly unveiled banner on Monday that recognizes Primary Academy students who achieved math proficiency and growth targets on the school's mid-year Measures … more
Public participation, superintendent's report before school board
Public participation and the superintendent's report are the headline topics before Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, April 15. Committee reports and recommendations also made the agenda, which was posted late this week by a … 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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Groundsman extraordinaire: R.E. Davis staff member Fulton McFadden is district’s longest-serving employee
One thing that Fulton McFadden will tell you is that he is not afraid of hard work. It is about all he has ever known. Working since the age of 16, McFadden is the R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy groundsman, and with more than 50 years of … more
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Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: SHS' Walcott becomes first district student accepted to Coast Guard Academy in 12 years, expresses gratitude to family and school for the opportunity
"Better late than never" would be a fitting phrase to describe the journey of Sumter High School senior Eriyonna Walcott. Native to Sumter and no stranger to being a team player, Eriyonna juggles a plethora of extracurricular activities - … more
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Students of Jane Luther Smith excel at state piano competition
PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition … more
Sumter residents invited to renovated Goodwill Cultural Center on April 13
Residents are invited to see the "window to the world" and celebrate with a tour of the newly renovated Goodwill Cultural Center. On Saturday, April 13, from 1 to 3 p.m., on the lawn of the center at 221 N. Brick Church Road east of Sumter on … more
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Sumter man faces sexual conduct charges after allegedly meeting minor contacted through video game
A Sumter man is in custody after allegedly meeting up with a minor he contacted via a video game.  According to Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, … more
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Huggins Hill subdivision's final plat approved south of Manning
A subdivision's planning is complete with final approval from Clarendon County Planning Commission. Huggins Hill, formerly known as Project Hardy, has been in the works in Clarendon County for nearly two years, first in 2022 by adding 64 … more
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Sumter High School senior going to West Point for college
If you are looking for a mature and disciplined student, look no further than Sumter High School senior Sophia Boone. Boone is one of four full International Baccalaureate program students in the senior class, ranks 14th in the class, holds a 4.9 … more
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Wateree Head Start and Early Head Start are accepting applications for enrollment
Wateree Community Actions Inc. Head Start and Early Head Start programs serving low-income, disabled, homeless and foster children birth to 5 years old in Clarendon, Lee, Kershaw and Sumter counties is accepting applications for … more
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Sumter Shrimp Feast to serve it up 6 ways April 25
Calling all seafood lovers! Prepare to dive into a sea of flavor with the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast on Thursday, April 25. Presented by Sumter Pest Management, the feast will serve up shrimp six different ways along with delicious Southern … more
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Bishopville will see new YMCA wellness center
Bishopville and Lee County residents could see increased community health and wellness after a wellness center comes to town. On Friday, Feb. 9, the City of Bishopville, Lee County and the YMCA of the Upper Pee Dee region announced their … more
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Leftover land from North Shore project approved to be used for new homes in Clarendon County
Out of two similar proposals, one was tabled because of size concerns at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. On Monday, March 19, commissioners heard a proposal from Brent Waynick for zoning certification to subdivide a … more
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Sumter penny tax prep moves forward with 6 commission members appointed
In about eight months, Sumterites will be voting not only on local, state and national seats, but also about the penny tax. And Sumter County officials have named six locals to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission. Documents detail what … more
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Vacant South Main Street property in downtown Sumter could become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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‘I do believe there’s an answer': Sumter leaders continue search for way to improve condition of private residential roads
Discussion on helping Sumter County residents living on private roads in poor condition is still on the table even after council denied a draft of a potential solution in early April. Earlier reporting from The Sumter Item details multiple county … more
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