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Brookdale Sumter was recently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top performer in assisted living among older adult living communities across the nation. Brookdale Communities offers older adult care options through the U.S. with a …

BizTalk: Coldwell Banker brokerage professional earns CCIM designation A Sumter-based commercial real estate professional is among a group of four at the company to be awarded a designation signifying industry expertise. The Certified Commercial Investment Member designation is from the CCIM Institute, one of the …

Sumter city, county officials proclaim May 2-7 Small Business Week This week is a time to shine for Sumter small businesses after Monday marked Day 1 of Small Business Week. On May 2, Sumter City Council Mayor David Merchant and Sumter County Council Chairman Jim McCain signed a proclamation announcing the …

BizTalk: Modernize antique furniture with new shop, master upholsterer in downtown Sumter Downtown Sumter welcomed its one-and-only fabric furnishing artisan who has a knack for collecting vintage finds and modernizing old furniture. On April 23, Bohemian Swan opened its doors to Sumterites with its grand opening, which owner and …

BizTalk: FTC recognized nationally for broadband expansion efforts FTC has been recognized for its efforts in broadband by one of the nation's leading authorities on rural telecommunications.NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, which represents nearly 850 …

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Sumter School District’s Board of Trustees racked up a little more than $36,000 in attorney fees in the last six months during its performance evaluation and ensuing legal action with outgoing …

Budget update before Sumter school board Monday; June 14 is scheduled date for presenting millage request to county council Sumter School District's Board of Trustees will continue its 2023 proposed budget discussions Monday at its regularly scheduled meeting, and there is a date set for its budget presentation and millage request to county council. A district staff …

Liberty STEAM board to hear on budget, 10-year strategic plan Liberty STEAM Charter School will add second grade next year, and related to that topic, its board of directors will hear updates on a balanced budget, staffing and strategic planning on Monday. Liberty STEAM Chief of Staff Trevor Ivey …

Alice Drive Middle teacher takes Air Force Association state Teacher of Year award again A passion for integrating science, technology, engineering and math across the curriculum and a passion for providing opportunities to all students is a winning formula for an Alice Drive Middle School teacher. On Wednesday, the president of the …

Mother, daughter charged after fight, students assaulted at Ebenezer Middle School, deputies say Sumter County deputies responded to a fight in progress with a mother daughter duo at Ebenezer Middle School. According to Major Randall Stewart, deputies were called by a school resource officer …

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Sumter City Council unanimously approved the final reading of an annexation request of 22.25 acres at 2210 Camden Highway to receive city services per applicant Knowlton Properties LLC and Dunlap Properties LLC's request for a future residential …

Sumter County Council to consider 1-mill increase in 2023 fiscal year budget Sumter County Council sped through its other agencies' funding, personnel requests and general fund expenditures during its budget workshop on Tuesday that ended with a vote on the county's mill rate for the 2023 fiscal year. Sumter County …

Sumter City Council considers future reuse of former Lincoln High School in downtown The Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association took one step forward in its plans to reopen the historic, former Lincoln High School as a downtown museum. Larry Weston, the authorized agent for the property owner, requested Sumter City …

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some meetings/events may be cancelled, rescheduled or held virtually. GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Today, noon, chamber office SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING …

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some meetings/events may be cancelled, rescheduled or held virtually. SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS INC. INDEPENDENT LIVING INC. ABILITIES …

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the threat of COVID-19, some of the following events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly. AA, AL-ANON, ALATEEN: AA - Monday-Friday, noon and 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sundays, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., 1 Warren …

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the threat of COVID-19, some of the following events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly. Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority (SWRTA) is offering free rides to COVID-19 vaccinations and COVID-19 testing …

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