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Fundraising efforts to begin for statue of former Chief Justice Finney in Sumter
A statue of the first African American chief justice of the S.C. Supreme Court since Reconstruction might be erected on Sumter County's courthouse lawn. Former Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney Jr. practiced law in Sumter and was also the first … more
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Manning High band receives 1st Superior rating at assessment since 2000
PHOTO PROVIDED Manning High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Jordan D. Jefferson, recently received a Superior rating in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Concert Performance Assessment held at West Ashley High School. … more
John Landon Black Foundation to open addiction resource center April 25 in downtown Manning
Entering age 25, some individuals start a journey filled with milestones like college graduation, independence with their own apartment and striving toward personal goals; yet, beneath this can hold the weight of burdens, leading some to seek … more
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Get ready to 'Move More' during April heart health challenge
As the annual Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk quickly races toward us, Thompson Construction Group and members of the heart walk urge residents to get involved with a month-long challenge. The Move More Challenge is a 30-day challenge of movement … more
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Wilson Hall's Jane McAdams named 2024 Carson Scholar
Wilson Hall junior Jane McAdams was selected as a 2024 Carson Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Established by Dr. and Mrs. Ben Carson, The Carson Scholars Program awards students … more
Art, crafts, microbrews, wine, Earth Day, kites and more are among the many things to enjoy in Sumter and towns close by
SUMTER COUNTY The third Made in Sumter Craft Fair will be held at Sumter County Museum, 122 N. Washington St., on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local vendors with handmade merchandise, local food trucks and a CommUNITY … more
Changes to Sumter County business license ordinance lessen barriers to reentry for those with convictions
Late last year, City of Sumter officials tightened the grounds under which a business license could be denied, revoked or suspended as it relates to people with past convictions. This decision sparked conversation at the county level, too, but … more
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Knowledge, skills and experience: Clarendon County Fire Rescue holds monthly training
According to the United States Fire Administration, residents of a home could have less than two minutes to escape a home fire once the smoke alarms start to sound. This situation is when local volunteer and career firefighters arrive on scene … more
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2 more proposed charter schools for Sumter are in application cycle
In the growing world of school choice, two more proposed public charter schools have submitted applications to establish future operations in Sumter County through a state authorizer that is in its second year. Discovery School at Patriot Park … more
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14th-annual Junior Cotillion
The 14th-annual Junior Cotillion program raised more than $4,000 for the Sumter County Museum while also teaching students proper etiquette, fine dining skills and the American waltz and Carolina shag dances. The O'Donnell … more
Need help? See support groups in the Sumter area
To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Support Groups in the subject line. AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA — Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; … more
Sumter man surrenders to deputies after allegedly killing pregnant woman; child delivered, remains in intensive care
Five days after the killing of a pregnant Sumter woman, a suspect is in custody. Outside the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday afternoon, Troy Cornelius Wells, 44, of Sumter, … more
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Sumter police charge Columbia man in connection to non-fatal shooting
A Columbia man is in custody in connection to that left a man injured earlier in March. Officers responded to a shots fired call in the Manning Avenue area before 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16 … more
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Sumter School District board wants teacher input on 50% grade floor
Is giving a quarter grade of 50 to all students who score below that level in a subject fair and appropriate to everyone involved? Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees was split on … more
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ARCENT hosts Spring Fling for Cherryvale Elementary School
U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Malcolm Cohens Capt. Savannah Bailey, a strength manager with U.S. Army Central, plays soccer with a student. Students from Cherryvale Elementary School visited Shaw Air Force Base for a "Spring Fling" hosted by … more
Singleton reminds community Easter dinner plates are available
Geraldine Singleton says everything must go for her Easter dinner giveaway this Saturday, March 30. After generous donations from the community, the Sumterite wants to remind folks to not let the kind gesture, or the delicious fixings, go to … more
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City of Sumter will accept applications April 3-May 3 for its Summer Youth Employment Programs
The City of Sumter will accept applications for the Summer Youth Employment Programs from April 3 through May 3. Students ages 14-15 will work in city government, and students ages 16 through high school will work in the Co-Op … more
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Sumter's Ebenezer Middle School collecting items for homeless blessing bags
Benita Evans' Social Enrichment Group at Ebenezer Middle School is collecting items for blessing bags for the homeless. They are also writing encouraging notes to place in each bag. The group is accepting donations at the school … more
77th Fighter Generation Squadron participates in Weapons System Evaluation Program
The 77th Fighter Generation Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons participated in Weapons System Evaluation Program-East 24.06 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, in March. WSEPs are formal, two-week evaluation exercises designed to test a squadron's … more
Sumter City Council considers request that could bring more affordable housing into area
An apartment complex that would be considered low-income or affordable housing might be built in Sumter city limits. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) … more
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