Fireside Fund heats senior Sumter woman's home after appliance woes break budget
What do you do when you are 78 years old, live alone on a modest fixed Social Security income and find yourself having to replace your freezer that broke right before Christmas, pay for repairs to your dangerously thin and weak floor and pay other …
Crochet with Palmetto Optimist Club for young cancer patients
Crochet for a good cause with the Palmetto Optimist Club. The Palmetto Optimist Club will host a crochet night in support of the Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas at the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Feb. …
Voting open through Feb. 28 for annual 2023 Best of Clarendon readers' choice contest
The nominations have been made, the finalists chosen. Voting begins today for The Sumter Item's 2023 Best of Clarendon readers' choice contest. From restaurants and businesses to school teachers, medical services, community events, automotive …
Liberty STEAM Charter School board approves salary scale above regional average; first-year, certified teacher pay at charter school set at $47,686 minimum for next year
Liberty STEAM Charter School may still be relatively small in size, but its leaders are pouring all the money they can into teacher recruitment given the shortages across the state and nation. Liberty STEAM's Board of Directors unanimously …
Celebrating 100 days of learning in Sumter School District
On Monday, students throughout Sumter School District celebrated 100 days of school by dressing up as if they were 100 years old, creating collections of 100 items, creating posters and participating in 100th Day projects and activities. Their …
Sumter native Rafe Dixon is known for his seasoned auctioning skills and recently won two awards at the annual South Carolina Auctioneers Association Conference. Dixon won the association's 2023 State Auctioneering Championship Award and also the …
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and last week R.E. Davis College Preparatory Academy hosted Tarah Cousar-Johnson, who represents Sumter School District Area 4 on the board of trustees. Cousar-Johnson toured the school with Principal …
A special meeting was held before Sumter County Council's regular meeting to review the county's 2022 fiscal year audit report. This year, Sumter County Government hired a new auditor, Mauldin and Jenkins CPAs in Columbia, to review the county's …
Clarendon residents crack open oysters to raise money for school
Oysters: a delicacy for some, farmed for food or pearls. A delicacy for sure in Clarendon County, during its annual Oyster Roast. St. Matthias Anglican Church hosted its annual Oyster Roast on Jan. 28 at Flowers Farm Tomato Shed. People from …
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Don't miss 'A Sweet Stroll' Feb. 9 in historic Manning
MANNING - Take a leisurely afternoon nibbling on delicious sweet treats as you stroll through Manning's …
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Santee-Lynches holds workshop in looking for Clarendon senior services provider
Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments is searching for a new senior services provider in …
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Donate your gently used or new shoes to Clarendon Pilot Club
MANNING - Growing up with food on the table, clothes on your back and shoes on your feet are some things …
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Clarendon Sun briefs: Miss LMA Beauty Pageant, meet an author and more
Miss LMA Beauty Pageant to be held Jan. 28 MANNING - The Miss Laurence Manning Academy Beauty …
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Invoice shows Clarendon County Council on Aging owes $6K; former director speaks on his time at senior services agency
A former director of a Clarendon County agency that serves seniors is ready to share after reports …
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Proposal to add more homes to Manning project raises concerns; planning commission approves change to subdivision plan
A subdivision that made waves last year with residents could have more added to the project, and …
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, some meetings/events may be cancelled, rescheduled or held virtually. CLARENDON COUNTY COUNCIL Monday, 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning SUMTER …
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, some meetings/events may be cancelled, rescheduled or held virtually. MID-CAROLINA COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION QUARTERLY MEETING Today, 5:30 p.m., Bultman Conference Room (201), …
Public Agenda: Monday, Jan. 30, 2023
Public Agenda: Friday, Jan. 27, 2023
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 …
Nevada is a housebroken 1-year-old calico-and-white American shorthair. She is a very sweet, active and friendly girl. Nevada is great with other cats, children and even dogs. She would make a perfect family buddy. The Sumter SPCA is …
Harvey is a 3-year-old male hound mix. He is a super sweet guy who is wonderful with other dogs and children. Harvey is an active, friendly and affectionate fellow who has a quiet, sweet side. If you visit with Harvey, he will expect some …
EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the threat of COVID-19, some of the following events may be cancelled or rescheduled unexpectedly. Beyond the Colors Adult Coloring Group is held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at the Wesmark Branch Library, 180 W. …