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A Sumter man is in police custody after reportedly waving a stolen gun while at Dillon Park. Before 4:45 p.m. on March 19,  officers responded to a reports of man holding a gun and waving … more
Autumn Shutts has been selected as Sumter Christian Teacher of the Year for the 2023-24 school year. Shutts received her Bachelor of Science degree from The Crown College in Powell, Tennessee. She taught kindergarten in West Virginia … more
The City of Sumter announced Thursday afternoon on its Facebook page the city is extending its contract with the third party hired to collect items across the city for the one-time junk removal program that began Monday. "Due to … more
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
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
As February comes to a close, Sumterites were looking to soak up history through a discussion on the importance of African American soldiers in the Civil War. "African Americans and the Civil War" was held on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the main … more
A 45-year-old Sumter woman was released on bond after an attempted murder that occurred on Christmas morning. Yvonne Nicole Holladay, 45, of Heritage Road, surrendered to the Sumter County … more
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man Jr." has won six Tony Awards for its musical comedy stylings. Wilson Hall theater students deserved a few awards of their own after bringing the production to the Nash Center stage. The theatrical Barons were sure … more
On Saturday, March 16, Sumter High School's AFJROTC Drill Team competed in the Battle of the Carolinas Drill Meet at Clover High School in Clover. They brought home five trophies highlighting their achievements. This included a first-place trophy … more
A local coffee shop in the heart of downtown Sumter is encouraging residents and coffee connoisseurs to spread kindness by paying it forward to a stranger. Brubakers Cafe and Bakery, 13 N. Main St., has been a local coffee shop since 2020 serving … more
Jericho was an old city in Jesus' time. It was a crossroads city where farmers came to trade their goods. It was also a resort town. About 18 miles from Jerusalem, the elite of Jerusalem had winter homes there. It was also the home of hundreds of … more
There will be another public charter school option on the scene in Sumter soon, but this one will serve adult education learners 21 and older. On Thursday, the South Carolina Public Charter School District Board of Trustees in Columbia … more
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has one in custody following a shooting in Cherryvale on Friday afternoon. Before 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 19, deputies responded to a call that a person was … more
SUMTER COUNTY The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Friday-Saturday, March 22-23, at the Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. Wing ding will be held from 5:30 to 9 … more
Middle school students from Lee Academy visited The Sumter Item's office on Thursday to learn all about the world of journalism, everything from reporting on sensitive subjects in an empathetic way and how to design a page of the newspaper to fun … more
Sumter County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the infant involved in a fatal fire on Friday morning. Oakleen Wooten, 7 months, was pronounced dead on scene due to injuries … more
Before you start this article, ponder this question: What did you want to be when you were a kid? This familiar question has been impressed upon children across generations. Their unpredictable script as they draw out their adolescent aspirations … more
Clarendon County School District has announced a second fiscal watch following the completion of a state investigation. During the regularly scheduled school board meeting on March 4, CCSD board … more
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
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