Sumter deputies honored as 'Hometown Heroes' by Tractor Supply
Deputies with Sumter County Sheriff's Office were recognized as "Hometown Heroes" during a presentation Friday, Oct. 31, at the Tractor Supply Co. store in Sumter. Store Manager Chuck Shepter and Andrew Ward of Tractor Supply presented a $250 …
Sumter City Council approves resolution to renovate, expand fire station
This week three initiatives for community improvements in the City of Sumter were discussed at the regular city council meeting. Construction contract approved for Stadium Road Station renovation, expansion At the Tuesday, Nov. 4, meeting, …
Duke Energy Foundation grants Sumter Senior Services $8.5K
The Duke Energy Foundation granted Sumter Senior Services $8,500 in support of its Meals on Wheels program that delivers nutritious meals to seniors' homes. The grant is part of the Foundation's statewide effort to fight hunger in …
Sumter High Debate team receives check
The Sumter High School Speech and Debate Team recently met with Palmetto Optimist Club, which sponsored the team for $1,200 to cover travel expenses to an in-state tournament. The school relaunched the team this fall after it was …
Ragin Prep honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month, donates to Sumter's Faith Strong
Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy spent October highlighting compassion, community and the importance of breast cancer awareness through a monthlong series of activities and fundraisers. The school launched its annual Breast Cancer Awareness …
A local fabric manufacturer whose history in Sumter dates to the late 1940s will be closing in December because of global competition in the textile industry. Santee Print Works Administrator Everette Harrington confirmed on Friday to The Sumter …
Sumter school board's Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the district office. At the most recent Sumter School District Board of Trustees' meeting on Oct. 20, Area 4 trustee and board Finance Committee Chairwoman Tarah Johnson …
When Market Place Spirits filed an appeal in April to overturn the denial of its request to open a liquor store at 7 N. Guignard Drive - the location of the long-vacant former Family Video - the case grew beyond a simple zoning dispute. It became …
Santee Cooper lakes named to 2026 Bassmaster Kayak Series
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - B.A.S.S. has announced the schedule for the 2026 Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft, featuring six premier fisheries across the country as well as a championship event to be held in conjunction with …
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Clarendon briefs: Turkey shoot, fish fry, coat and shoe drives, and more
New Start Turkey Shoot MANNING - New Start Community Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Turkey Shoot …
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Clarendon Briefs: Bagnal Pork-B-Que Dinner, Unity in Our Community and more
Bagnal Pork-B-Que Dinner SUMMERTON - The Bagnal Pork-B-Que Dinner, sponsored by The Southern Methodist …
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A fun, family fall festival at East Clarendon High School
East Clarendon High School held its fall festival inside because of rain, but there were still many …
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Clarendon County Fire Rescue promotes three
MANNING - Clarendon County Fire Rescue recently promoted three medics within its ranks. CCFR …
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Clarendon Briefs: CCFR Community Safety Day, Smart Driver Course and lots of Halloween fun
CCFR Community Safety Day MANNING - Clarendon County Fire Rescue is sponsoring its annual …
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Plants, deer covered at Council of Garden Clubs annual meeting
MANNING - Home gardens and landscaping aren't just beautiful. They can also be delicious for our …
Sumter's Marine Corps League 1202 invites all Marines to the 250th Marine Corps Birthday Celebration at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Second Mill Restaurant, 2390 Broad St. Call (803) 972-4555 for information and RSVP (dutch treat). The first Morris …
CLARENDON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m., Administration Building, 125 N. Boundary St. CLARENDON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Monday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m., 411 Sunset Drive, …
Public agenda: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
Tangerine is a 3-year-old neutered male who can be found enjoying the Cat Sun Room off the front lobby. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, (803) 773-9292, and is open 11 a.m. …
Piper is a 1-year-old husky mix who has been at the shelter for almost a full year. She is spayed and available for adoption at the SPCA. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 S. Guignard Drive, …