Wilson Hall earns Purple Star designation

Clarendon sheriff’s office offers $2,500 reward in death investigation of Tyrese Lawson

Bryan Stirling to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina

Sumter officer suffers minor injury after 'accidental' discharge of firearm at detention center

Sumter school board chair plans to open public charter school

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About 250 Sumter High School students attended a career outreach by Jet-Vac Equipment Company recently at the school. A utilities vendor, Jet-Vac sells equipment to utility contractors and municipalities that use it, according to company product …

Jay Davis named to Elite 'Top Two' producers within Coldwell Banker Commercial; Jack Osteen named to Bronze Circle of Distinction Jay Davis of Coldwell Banker Commercial Cornerstone has earned a spot in the Elite "Top Two" within Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) for 2024. The "Top Two" designation is reserved for the elite top two percent of producers from among …

$6.7M metal plant investment to create 14 jobs in Sumter A Sumter metal plant known as EnerSys announced it will expand its existing facility in a $6.7 million investment expected to create 14 jobs. EnerSys is in Sumter's Live Oak Industrial Park at 1990 Corporate Way and will add 34,000 square feet to …

The De'Mure Way: Sumter chef, Clarendon entrepreneur bring new flavors, meaning to South Sumter with restaurant Food is more than just nourishment. It's also an invitation - one that welcomes you into a person's world, giving you a glimpse into their history, their culture and their heart. For Alonso Felder and Jamal Green, food is their language, their …

Demolition underway at Sumter's Rodeway Inn, OYO Hotel The long-awaited demolition of Rodeway Inn is officially in progress as crews began clearing out rooms and conducting asbestos testing at the North Washington Street property. The Sumter Item was granted access to witness the early stages of the …

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Sumter's largest private school will be expanding and a local church located next door will be moving "outside its doors" to become a new, missional church as part of a legal agreement signed Friday. Leaders from Wilson Hall and Wise Drive …

Award-winning actor, Sumter native Ellis will be Morris College's 2025 Commencement speaker Morris College announced Jay Ellis, an award-winning actor, writer, director, producer and Sumter native, will deliver the keynote address at the college's 2025 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. The event will take place at Sumter …

Savannah River Mission Completion gives Morris College $10,000 for scholarships AIKEN — Savannah River Mission Completion donated $10,000 to Morris College, a Historically Black College in Sumter. The donation will help advance student enrollment and continue work in …

Sumter city councilman wants dialogue on educational challenges, area's future A Sumter City Council member is concerned about the current direction of Sumter School District, a future bond referendum for new schools and said Team Sumter needs to include the district's board of trustees. Given that the quality of a public …

Sumterite wins state educational award for outstanding public service A Sumter native and resident who is a University of South Carolina professor and K-12 educational researcher recently won an annual state award for outstanding public service in education. Kendall Deas, an assistant professor of African American …

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At the latest Sumter City-County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 23, a recently deferred request for preliminary approval of 21 new patio homes in the Canopy of Oaks subdivision was approved. At planning commission's March …

Sumter County staff working on point scale for private roads needing repair; test run is next Sumter County staff has been working on a "grading scale" for private dirt roads in need of repair. With all of county council agreeing the roads' accessibility to emergency services is top priority, a road that falls under that category could …

Duke Energy gives City of Sumter grant to buy more trees for greenway On Tuesday, April 15, Duke Energy helped the City of Sumter and Sumter Green work toward the city's commitment to a greener future by presenting a Duke Energy Foundation grant for $3,500. Mayor Pro Tem James B. Blassingame attended the presentation …

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SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, April 28, at 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 934-0396, extension 103. CITY OF MANNING BOARD OF APPEALS Monday, April 28, 6 p.m., 29 W. Boyce St., City Hall …

Public agenda: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Wednesday, April 23, at 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers SCEA-R ORGANIZATION Wednesday, April 23, at 11 a.m. the North HOPE Center, 904 N. Main St. Contact Ernestine Mickens …

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GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, Feb. 12, at noon, chamber office SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m., registration / election office, 141 N. Main …

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