Sumter is building. That's no secret.
Here are some projects in Sumter County and in the City of Sumter that are either currently under construction or could be under construction soon.
New neighborhood
More than 260 single-family homes …
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There are a plethora of reasons an individual will pursue a career in law enforcement. It could be to continue a family legacy or to fulfill those childhood dreams of being a local superhero.
"I wanted to make a positive change" was the reason …
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Each month, Sumter City Council has at least two public meetings.
And items on these agendas and the decisions made during these meetings affect City of Sumter residents.
Here are a few of the most notable decisions made during those meetings …
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1. School climate survey for teachers to be conducted
At the Feb. 26 board meeting, Sumter School District's Board of Trustees voted unanimously to engage an external group to administer a school climate survey of teachers.
Teacher retention …
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"It's a natural process. Before there were people here, there was fire," said Kenny Robertson, unit forester for the Lynches River Unit of the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Robertson, his local team and a visiting group of trainees from the …
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A mother-daughter duo, defying gender norms in traditionally male-dominated fields, live by their saying, "Heads up, hammer down."
Meet Patty Jaye G. and Anastasia Patterson from Sumter. Both names probably sound familiar to the local community, …
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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, …
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BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com |
3/14/24 05:14 PM
Best friends Mary Kathryn Hulme and Hallie DuBose still remember shopping at a children's clothing store in Manning while growing up, and they will be bringing a similar boutique to downtown Sumter soon.
The duo will be opening Lollibear, a …
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Festival season is upon us, but with festivals come costs, which means Clarendon County must approve requests to pull from the hospitality tax fund. Throughout the year, Clarendon County Council …
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As April approaches, Clarendon County has dedicated a week for national public safety telecommunicators in honor of the men and woman of law enforcement, firefighting, EMTs and paramedics. April …
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Three months into 2024 and many Clarendon County Administrator reports later, projects that have been in the works for years and months are nearing their end. During a March 11 Clarendon County …
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Clarendon County Council has officially appointed and reappointed a total of nine people to three boards in the area. On March 12, council members unanimously approved all board appointments and …
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Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees wants a two-year extension from Central Carolina Technical College on developing land on Broad Street for a future district technical high school. The …
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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com |
3/13/24 06:23 PM
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal three-vehicle wreck that occurred on U.S. 521 on March 12.
According to Master Trooper Gary Miller, the wreck occurred at about 3:42 …
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In the spirit of Sunshine Week, many may be curious about its significance, especially if the weather doesn't seem to match the name.
Sunshine Week has become one of my favorite things to recognize. From March 11 to March 15, we see nationally …
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Renowned American psychologist Laurie A. Rudman conducted a study on the risk factors surrounding a woman being boastful about her accomplishments. The 1998 research found that women were perceived as less likeable and less hireable than their male …
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Sumter artists, art enthusiasts and supportive community members turned up in large numbers to celebrate the arts community and its cross-generational nature for the kickoff event for the 2024 Inspire! Festival.
Inspire! Festival began its four …
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SAN DIEGO - Lt. Keelan Kane-Yearman, a native of Sumter, South Carolina, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49.
Kane-Yearman graduated from Sumter High School in 2015.
The skills and values needed to …
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By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Hanchar Navy Office of Community Outreach |
3/13/24 06:00 AM
STAFF REPORT
Retired Lt. Col. Barbara Kucharczyk, a 22-year veteran of the United States Air Force, will speak at the Sumter County Genealogical Meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Her topic …
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