At 18, you're old enough to do many things. Vote. Get a driver's license. Get called for jury duty. Fight fires. That last one may only be appealing to a few, like 18-year-old Crestwood High senior Dae'Quante Nelson. From the small town of … more

Sumter's Next Generation is a series celebrating Sumter's Generation Z and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. At just 19 years old, Carlos Waters is making waves in Sumter's theater scene. Through his directorial debut in July … more

Sumter's Next Generation is a series celebrating Sumter's Generation Z and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. Alyssa Mihlbauer, affectionately known by her middle name Jordyn, is the most comfortable outside her comfort … more

The kids are alright, and The Sumter Item wants to celebrate them in all their different lights. Today marked the launch of Sumter's Next Generation, presented by Central Carolina Technical College, a new twice-monthly Wednesday series that will … more