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I was in Oklahoma City for a conference. I stayed downtown, but the conference was at a church about 20 minutes away. I had gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to make my early flight out of Columbia. By the time I got to the hotel, I was ready for a nap, and … more
Happy meteorological first day of spring, March 1. Although the actual first day of spring is March 19, it's not stopping Harvin Clarendon County Library from ramping up a month of events for all ages. Since the early 2000s, Harvin Clarendon … more
Two local pastors were honored for their service to the community and their faith last Saturday at Morris College. The Rev. Franklin Colclough Sr., the son of the late Elder Harry and Pauline Tomlin Colclough, was brought up in Westminster … more
PHOTO PROVIDED Members of Sumter Sumter Police Department collected shoes to donate to Wilder Elementary School students this week. more
SUBMITTED COLUMBIA - Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina can participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education's (SCDE) fourth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest. Winners will … more
If a parent is looking to see what summer camp options are available in Sumter this year, Wilson Hall will host the area's second-annual Summer Camp Fair soon. About 20 organizations have already signed up to showcase their summer camps at booths … more
The Sumter Item will be delivered via the United States Postal Service each Saturday and Wednesday, beginning tomorrow. Subscribers not already on mail delivery will receive the newspaper in their … more
The Bobbys, an annual ESPYs-style high school sports award program created by The Sumter Item honoring Sumter and New York Yankees legend Bobby Richardson, has been named "Best Niche Ballot" in the 15th-Annual Second Street Awards. Second Street … more
More than 260 single-family homes might be coming to the City of Sumter on Beckwood Road not very far from Sumter Airport. Sumter City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved a request on Feb. 28 that allows the developer, Wilder Land … more
Sumter officials are continuing to prepare for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the … more
The Sumter High School girls basketball team members punched their ticket to the South Carolina High School League 5A state championship after a 35-27 win over Summerville on Friday night, Feb. 23. They will face No. 3 Rock Hill at Florence Center … more
Who can resist a stack of pancakes? If you answered "Not me," don't miss the 61st-Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day at Alice Drive Middle School, 40 Miller Road, Sumter. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage and help raise money … more
In an effort to promote accessibility in the arts, Sumter Little Theatre is opening its doors to the community to experience the thought-provoking, impactful acting of its local thespians.The current production to grace the quaint stage is Lynn … more
Schools throughout South Carolina, including public and private schools in Sumter, Clarendon and Lee counties, now have access to a course teaching financial literacy. SAFE Federal Credit Union has invested more than $100,000 to create an online … more
A Sumter organization is asking for the community's help so it can keep helping others in the area. The Salvation Army of Sumter's Maj. John Dancer is pleading for the community's help so they aren't forced to turn people in need away. From … more
On Feb. 28, 2011 - 13 years ago yesterday, and 11 days after my 13th birthday - little Alaysha posted to Facebook, "Im in the newspaper!!! Im SO HAPPY!!!" What warranted me making the pages of our publication that day? I'm not too sure. But to be … more
I have a bad habit of rarely checking the weather. Too often I head out without a jacket only to be greeted with frigid air and regret. Recently, I went out unprepared for the elements and felt cold. It would be one of those days that nothing - … more
It's that time of year again. Inspire! Festival is back. This year will be the fourth edition of the festival, and committee member Johnny Hilton spoke about the full lineup of events on tap next week. The festival is condensed into one week this … more
Sumter County's business license ordinance is close to possibly changing in order to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sumter County Council meeting, council … more
MANNING – The Manning Police Department is asking the public for information on a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Feb. 27 on Skyview Drive which is located between West … more
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