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Clarendon County School District hosts job fair March 9, looking for teachers, admin staff
Looking for a job? Specifically wanting to work with kids or in a school environment? Well Clarendon County School District has a solution. On March 4, CCSD announced its upcoming job fair, dedicated … more
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BizTalk: New convenience store and gas station is coming to Patriot Parkway
A new convenience store and gas station is coming to Patriot Parkway on the west side of the City of Sumter. Short Trip, a chain store with 12 locations already in South Carolina, is projected to open in the October-November time frame at 3880 … more
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S.C. Gov. McMaster proposing S.C. higher education study
COLUMBIA - The University of South Carolina Sumter is not closing, but it is part of a recommendation from Gov. Henry McMaster for a study of the entire higher education system in the Palmetto State. McMaster recommended $3 million from the state … 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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Connect 378 project moves forward with Sumterites invited to give input
Members of the public had the opportunity to learn about different alternatives to changing U.S. 378 and give input on them, and there is still opportunity for Sumterites to share their thoughts. The project, formerly called the U.S. 378 Corridor … more
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Sumter City Council approvals could bring coffee roasting facility, restaurant to Sumter
A coffee bean company might be moving in near Riley Park and Morris College. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) approved a request to rezone 0.73 acres at … more
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1 killed in 3-vehicle wreck along Patriot Parkway in Sumter
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died in a three-vehicle wreck on Friday night. The wreck occurred before midnight on April 5 near the intersection of … more
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Clarendon schools recognized by Carolina Family Engagement for their achievements
Clarendon County schools were given plaques to celebrate the achievements and growth of their students, faculty and staff through the years. On Jan. 8, during a regularly scheduled school board meeting, five Clarendon schools received plaques … 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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Sumter County Clemson Extension moves to Magnolia Place building
Clemson University's Sumter County extension location has moved in to where The Sumter Item used to be housed in the area of East Liberty Street and North Magnolia Street. Sumter County Clemson Extension used to be on North Harvin Street, and it … more
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Students learn through Maker Space activities
Mrs. Wheeler's sixth-grade students explored the Maker Space Media Center last week and participated in hands-on, engaging activities including the Flight Simulator, checkers challenges, Sphero Bolts, Sphero RVs and a Lego challenge. Mrs. Lloyd, … more
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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City of Sumter honors Hattie Scarborough, Thomas Lowery
Last week, Sumter Mayor David Merchant honored the legacy of two community leaders during the regular Sumter City Council meeting, recognizing the commitment of Hattie S. Scarborough and Thomas "Bubba" J. Lowery to the city and thanking their … more
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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Manning Fire Department celebrates dedication, valor of its first responders at annual department banquet
Hugs, humor and honor. No better trio of words could describe the atmosphere when the men and women of Manning Fire Department come together. Inside the warm walls of First Baptist Church of Manning, at 49 W. Boyce St., Manning Fire Department … 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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Wheeler grabs early lead for Group B at Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two on Clarendon's Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY – For the second time in as many events this season, the Bass Pro Tour is visiting a new fishery, with the Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick at Santee Cooper Lakes in … more
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Sumter School District board OKs school climate survey for teachers
In the spirit that school climate is essential for retaining teachers and retention itself is critical given nationwide teacher shortages, Sumter school board will engage with a private firm to conduct a school climate survey. Sumter School … more
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National nonprofit awards grant to Sumter's Windy Ridge Rescue
Windy Ridge Rescue received a $25,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work for animals in Sumter. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities … more
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Mayesville grants are tabled for now while town forms committee to study how best to use them
After a discussion on grants during the Feb. 13 town of Mayesville council meeting, council moved to table making any decisions involving potential grants. The decision to table came after questions from the public asking what the town's … more
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