Business
BizTalk: Eggs Up Grill in Sumter is moving, doubling capacity

Eggs Up Grill has been serving the Sumter community since 2016, but it is time for a much-needed upgrade. While the popular chain is leaving its current building at the end of July, it is by no means leaving the community it has come to call …

Data shows rent inflation remains a pressure point for small businesses NEW YORK - Cost pressures continue to hurt small businesses. In particular, rent inflation is a pressure point for small businesses, according to new data from the Bank of America Institute. The average monthly share of rent in total payments …
Sumter community celebrates the best it has to offer The Sumter Item hosted its annual Best of Sumter red carpet winners' celebration gala on Tuesday, April 30, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 500 winners, their co-workers, community leaders, friends and colleagues gathered to support all the …
Myson's Tires on Guignard Drive in Sumter closes A longstanding Sumter business on South Guignard Drive with a well-known name, which was not actually its real name, has closed. Confused? Don't be. Myson's Tires, 1200 S. Guignard Drive, shut down operations Tuesday, May 7, and a paint and body …
Sumter entrepreneur closes 3 businesses after property management struggles A small business owner is out on three establishments to her name and is seeking legal counsel after a property management debacle at a local shopping center owned by a Florida investment company. A local management operation, Liberty Partners, …
Education
Filing for Clarendon County School District Board begins Aug. 1

MANNING - Clarendon County School District will have an all-elected, nine-member school board in 2025. Filing for the newly districted board of trustees will open at noon on Aug. 1 and close at noon on Aug. 15. All filing will take place at the …

Palumbo pushing Sumter School District administration on Master Plan Committee work After meeting just twice last school year, Sumter school board's ad-hoc Master Plan Committee, tasked with crafting a long-term vision for the district's facilities, continues to be slow moving. With numerous Sumter School District schools more …
Kudos to Sumter's Liberty STEAM Charter School Liberty STEAM Charter School Board of Directors' Chairman Greg Thompson was honored as a 2024 Man of Distinction by Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church Senior Pastor the Rev. Marion Newton, left, on Sunday at the church. Thompson was recognized for …
Bill to allow 20% preference for military children at state charter schools fails A piece of legislation that would have allowed public charter schools to give an enrollment preference to children of active-duty military members did not pass this year in the state's General Assembly. Introduced in March by Speaker of the House …
Clarendon students, teachers will have free learning resources thanks to new partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools MANNING (BUSINESS WIRE) - Starting this school year, Clarendon students, parents and teachers will have free access to a range of classes, tutoring and learning plans available to them through a new partnership that will last for …
Government
2 file to challenge Merchant for City of Sumter mayor's seat

Current City of Sumter Mayor David Merchant has two announced challengers in the 2024 general election, Reginald "Reggie" Evans and Travon Frank Adams. Evans is not new to the election scene, having run for and lost both the Sumter City Council …

Riley Park upgrades, increased usage of Palmetto Tennis Center, Sumter Aquatics Center discussed at recent City Council meeting At its scheduled meeting Tuesday, July 16, Sumter City Council approved all of the items on its agenda and heard updates about the city, including the status of Palmetto Tennis Center. First on the agenda was the approval of the second phase of …
2 candidates file to represent Ward 4 on Sumter City Council; filing still open With Sumter City Council Ward 4 representative Steve Corley not seeking reelection in November, two new candidates are looking to fill his spot. Lucy Mahon and Jimmy Davis are both planning to run for the councilman's position on city …
Clarendon News

Clarendon Briefs: Writing workshop, blood drive, Back 2 School Giveway and more

Harvin Clarendon County Library hosts Writing Workshop MANNING - Aspiring writers who need a little help can find it at the Harvin Clarendon County Library's Tell-the-Story Write it Right workshop that is being taught by award-winning novelist …

Public Record
Meetings
Public Agenda: July 29, 2024

SUMTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD Monday, July 29, 6 p.m., Sheriff Office Training Center, 1273 N. Main St. LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS BOARD MEETING Monday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m., Sumter Sheriff's Office conference …

Around Town: July 27, 2024 PARK, or Parents Accessing Resources for Kids, will host a free informational event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon at Sumter County Civic Center, 700 W. Liberty St. It will be presented by Sumter County Prevention Team as a drive-through …
Free PARK informational event will be on Saturday, Aug. 3, with school supplies available To correct any information or to make a submission to Around Town, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Around Town in subject line. PARK, or Parents Accessing Resources for Kids, will host a free informational event on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 10 …
Public agenda for June 12, 2024

To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with Public Agenda in subject line. GREATER SUMTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, June 12, at noon, chamber …

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Support Groups
Pets

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Energetic Ramsey is learning commands and loves people and kids

Ramsey is 2-year-old, black-and-white, female pit mix who is going through the basic obedience course at My Buddy K-9 Training. She is working on her basic commands as well as expanded recall. She …

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Clemson loves to cuddle and play with cat toys

 Clemson is a 3-month-old, white-and-orange tabby, male American shorthair. He is housebroken and is a gentle, friendly and active boy. Clemson loves to play and chase toys and enjoys cuddling …

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