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Eat barbecue, learn about farm life, hear live music at Springfest and enjoy a car race, all in Sumter this weekend
SUMTER COUNTY The Annual Barbecue Cook-Off Benefiting Boy Scouts of America will be held Saturday, March 23, at Sumter American Legion Fairgrounds, Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. The competition will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
Sumter High AFJROTC Drill Team brings home 5 awards
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
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Jericho
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
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Lee Academy students learn about journalism at The Sumter Item
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 Opera House's inaugural Acoustic Cafe honors Women's History Month with sold-out show
The mesmerizing music coming from the City Centre, nestled next to the grand entrance of Sumter Opera House, on Thursday night, March 21, captivated passersby on their nightly strolls. Their immersed faces through the large windows mirrored those … 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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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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Sumter man in custody after waving gun in local park
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
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Sumter man wanted in connection to domestic violence shooting
Sumter deputies are searching for a man after he allegedly fired shots outside the home of a domestic violence victim.  On Saturday, March 16, Quinn Darell Singleton, 32, allegedly … more
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Incumbent Sen. Kevin Johnson files for 4th term for S.C. Senate District 36, 2 Republicans announce candidacies for seat
South Carolina Sen. Kevin Johnson has filed for reelection for his fourth term as senator serving District 36 with two people filing to run against him as Republicans. Johnson has served in the South … 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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Sumter man wanted in connection to assault, battery on Monday, March 18
Sumter deputies are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted an individual while presenting a handgun.   Ty’Reek Malik Samuels, 22, of South Harvin St., is wanted on charges of … more
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KEITH M. SCARBOROUGH
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Keith M. Scarborough, 56, of 320 Tibet Ave., died Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was the son of Susan Scarborough of Sumter. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. … more
Sumter's Geraldine Singleton preps for Easter dinner, clothing giveaway; community encouraged to donate
As the Easter bunny gears up for the big day on March 31, Geraldine Singleton will be doing prepping or planning of her own. The long-time community philanthropist will host a community clothes drive this Saturday, March 23. The following weekend … more
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Lorenzo is a young shepherd mix who loves playtime
Lorenzo is a 2-year-old, tan-and-black male German shepherd mix. He is not good with small animals, but he is great with dogs his own size. He loves to run and play and enjoy any attention. He is also neutered. Visit with him and give him … more
Old McCaskills Farm owner honored by S.C. Farmer and Agribusiness Association
A local farm owner has her hands full - and she was recently honored for juggling it all with grace. Kathy McCaskill, owner of Old McCaskills Farm, attended the 2024 South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association's State Convention in January, … more
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Sumter Faith Strong to host 'Jazzy Shades of Pink' fundraiser to support BREASTies
The ladies of Faith Strong invite the community to support a good cause by getting snazzy in their finest pink and enjoying a jazzy night of music. Faith Strong will host Jazzy Shades of Pink on Friday, April 12. Faith Strong, a Sumter-based … more
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Take out the running shoes, get ready for Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K April 20
Get your running shoes on, tie those laces up and get ready to run because a 5K is coming to Sumter. Want to support the Wounded Warriors mission? Join the Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K run hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association on … more
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Students bring Wonderland to Sumter community through play
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Drama Club students and staff presented "Alice" for the community and the school's students in their auditorium March 16-18. more
Sumter Rotary Club's Farm to Table fundraiser sets record for ticket sales
Ingredients harvested from the farm and brought to tables within Sumter County Civic Center left Sumterites taking the good times from their chairs to the dance floor last Thursday. The ninth-annual Farm to Table gathering was alive with food, … more
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