18 men in Sumter indicted on federal drug charges

CCTC renews free tuition program for another 5 years

Wintertime indoor farmers market debuts today at Sumter fairgrounds

Electrical fires damage 2 homes in separate blazes on Wednesday

Book signing for newest Team W release Jan. 15, 2020, at Sumter County Museum

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A nonprofit that helps Sumterites with necessities such as food, clothing and shelter is certain to have a home for decades to come. With the unanimous approval by Sumter City Council on Tuesday of an ordinance authorizing the lease of its …

Veterans Affairs medical clinic approved on Bultman Drive in Sumter A new medical clinic for veterans is coming to Sumter. The unanimous approval by Sumter City Council of a request to rezone about 6 acres at 235 N. Bultman Drive paved the way on Tuesday for the 26,000-square-foot clinic. Now formerly …

Elevator at Swan Lake bridge to be repaired after damage caused by Hurricane Florence An elevator that helps people experience Swan Lake-Iris Gardens will soon be repaired after suffering damage in Hurricane Florence. The bridge crossing the two sections of Swan Lake-Iris Gardens has an elevator to help people across without …

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BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com There are a few big items up for discussion in the upcoming state legislative session, but K-12 education appears it will be front and center again. That was the belief of Sumter County's two state senators …

Clarendon Hall SGA, NHS donate to Toys for Tots PHOTO PROVIDED On Dec. 6, Clarendon Hall's Student Government Association and National Honor Society sponsored a Breakfast with Santa, and students were asked to bring toys for children in need. Following the breakfast, NHS members presented the …

Sumter School District Board of Trustees goes 10-for-10 with unanimous votes on Monday Ten motions, 10 unanimous votes. That was how Sumter School District's Board of Trustees voted Monday night after returning from executive session on various agenda items. That has never happened with the current school board, and members have …

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A topic Sumter business advocates are against and were told was dead may now resurface during 2020's upcoming legislative session. Medical marijuana was the surprise agenda item that took up more discussion than any topic other than education …

The Sumter Item newsroom welcomes Strieter to graphics team FROM STAFF REPORTS The Sumter Item recently welcomed a new member to its creative services team in the newsroom. Janel Strieter joins the paper after working for several years at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and is serving as a …

Historic downtown Sumter building converted into coworking space He knows it's going to catch on. All the big cities have them. All the small ones do, too, that have gone through successful revitalization, but his explanation is still usually met with a polite Southern, "Huh?" Renovated and remodeled in a …

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Marriage Licenses - Steven E. Schaffer and Brenda Lee McPeeks, both of Dalzell - Jermaine Antwain Smith of Bishopville and Jasmine Javia Thomas - Jeffery Andr Garcia and Lisette Wright Sumpter - Dalton Cody Collins and Savannah Ashley …

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SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m., district office, 12 S. Church St., Summerton MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, Nov. 18, 6:30 …

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CLARENDON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1 Monday, 6:30 p.m., district office, 12 S. Church St., Summerton MANNING CITY COUNCIL Monday, 6:30 p.m., second floor of Manning City Hall, 29 W. Boyce St. LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF …

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Learn income tax preparation for free with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Materials and laptops provided. The VITA program is through the Cooperative Ministry in Columbia. Call (803) 446-6251 for information. The Disabled …

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