Business
BizTalk: Sambino's on Alice Drive has new management, offers German and Italian food

When Donna and John Shipman found out that the owners of Sambino's Italian Bistro on Alice Drive were looking to sell back in April, they acted fast. Now the current owners, the Shipmans have found a balance between cherishing the old and …

Scooter's opens Peach Orchard Road location in Sumter PHOTOS BY ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM Scooter's Coffee Drive-Thru is open for business at its Peach Orchard Road location and will soon open its second location across town on Pinewood Road. The shop uses the increasingly popular …
BizTalk: 'Listening to the customer' has helped Brown's Furniture prosper Being successful in the marketplace is all about listening to and serving the customer, according to father-and-son-owned Brown's Furniture and Bedding on Wesmark Boulevard. Stan and Jason Brown …
Attention, job seekers: Sumter Job Fair will be Oct. 4 at civic center Attention, local job seekers: Have you ever wanted to see some of the top local and regional positions available from top companies all in the same room at one time? Look no further than the Sumter County Job Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the …
BizTalk: Mattress Warehouse opening new store on Broad Street within a few weeks Bedding and accessories retailer Mattress Warehouse will be opening a new store on Broad Street next to The UPS Store at the end of this month or early October. Tracy Jones, the firm's chief marketing officer, confirmed all the details this week …
Education
What I'm thankful for: Sumter students celebrate Thanksgiving

Students across Sumter are taking this Thanksgiving week to recognize what they have to be thankful for. Here are a few of their answers. I am thankful for my mom and dad because they have been with me for my life. My teachers Mrs. Huggins and …

Shaw Air Force Base hosts STEAM event A STEAM event on Saturday at Shaw Air Force Base highlighted science, technology, engineering, art and math areas of exploration, from science experiments to theatrical performances. McElveen Library hosted Sumter Little Theatre for a Readers' …
Rep. Jim Clyburn visits Quixote Club U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., center, plays a round of golf at Quixote Club with Greg Thompson, left, and Lewis Thompson on Friday afternoon after his morning visit to Liberty STEAM Charter School. …
Sumter librarian named Pee Dee Regional School Librarian of the Year Ebenezer Middle School Librarian Jennifer Wolfe was all smiles on Friday morning when she learned she was named this year's PeeDee Regional School Librarian of the Year. To put the award in perspective, there are more than 1,000 school librarians …
A homecoming: Congressman Clyburn visits Liberty STEAM Charter at site where he attended elementary school in Sumter U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., has visited many schools in his political career but his visit to Sumter on Friday was a trip down memory lane. Clyburn, who represents the 6th Congressional District of South Carolina, toured Liberty STEAM Charter …
Government
SUATS committee talks West Liberty Street corridor, 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan

The Sumter Area Transportation Study Policy Committee is moving forward on improving the section of West Liberty Street that is between South Sumter Street and Alice Drive. During the Nov. 28 SUATS meeting, the committee unanimously approved …

City of Sumter moves forward with deciding how to spend annual grant Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city asked residents to attend public meetings to tell city officials …
162-unit neighborhood could be coming to Sumter near Walmart Supercenter A neighborhood with 162 units could be coming to Alice Drive in Sumter near Walmart Supercenter. On Nov. 15, Sumter City-County Planning Commission approved plans for a residential subdivision that would have both single-family detached and …
Clarendon News

Rain postpones Manning's Parade of Lights to Thursday

Unfortunately, Manning residents did not get to see a parade of lights this past weekend because Mother Nature had other plans, but don't fret; those lights will make an appearance later this week. According to Manning Mayor Julia Nelson, the …

Public Record
Meetings
Public Agenda: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023

CLARENDON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Executive Chambers, Clarendon County Administrative Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning

Public Agenda: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 SUMTER CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Today, 3 p.m., fourth floor, Sumter Opera House, Council Chambers
Public Agenda: Weekend, Oct. 21-23, 2023
SANTEE WATEREE RTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, 6 p.m., 129 S. Harvin St. For special accommodations, call (803) 934-0396, extension 103. SUMTER COUNTY DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS BOARD CREATIVE ENVIRONMENTS INC. INDEPENDENT LIVING …
Public Agenda: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023

CLARENDON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD Today, 1:30 p.m., Executive Chambers, Clarendon County Administrative Building, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SANTEE-LYNCHES REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Monday, Dec. 4, noon, …

Public Agenda: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023

Public Agenda: Weekend, Nov. 25-27, 2023

Public Agenda: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

Public Agenda: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023

Support Groups
Support Groups: Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023

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 St., (803) 775-1852. AA Women's Meeting - Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., (803) 775-1852. AA "How it Works" Group - …

Support Groups: Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023
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 St., (803) 775-1852. AA Women's Meeting - Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., (803) 775-1852. AA "How it Works" Group - …
Support Groups: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023
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 St., (803) 775-1852. AA Women's Meeting - Wednesdays, 7 p.m., 1 Warren St., (803) 775-1852. AA "How it Works" Group - …
Pets

Sumter Animal Control's Puddy is a handsome and smart boy

BELOW: Puddy is a handsome fella who weighs 56 pounds and is 4 years old. Sadly, his owner can no longer take care of him. He does very well around humans but needs to be the only dog in the family. He does not always get along with other dogs. He …

Sumter Animal Control's Gus is a little shy and is learning to accept and return love

TOP: Meet Gus. This poor boy doesn't seem to have lived the best life. He is a little shy around humans when first meeting them but quickly warms up. After some patience and a gentle hand, Gus is friendly and affectionate. This precious boy is …

FYI
FYI: Did you know that Sumter has a Newcomers' Club?

The Sumter Coin Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Patriot Park Pavilion. All ages are welcome. Join us to learn more about coins and currency. Door prize, raffle and auction at each meeting. Seniors on the Move …

FYI: Sumter County Recreation Department offers after school enrichment programs
The Sumter County Recreation Department offers after school enrichment programs for ages 5-12 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for a session fee of $100 per participant at the following locations: Catchall-Shaw Community Center, Cherryvale …
FYI: Are you looking for volunteer opportunities in Sumter?
The Sumter County Recreation Department offers after school enrichment programs for ages 5-12 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for a session fee of $100 per participant at the following locations: Catchall-Shaw Community Center, Cherryvale …