Paris Cotton is used to moving. As a military child, he's lived in Germany; South Korea; Turkey; Warner Robins, Georgia; and now, Sumter. It's a journey that has shaped how he sees the world and his place in it. Now, with his Lakewood High School … more

The nursing program is still new to USC Sumter. Entering its fifth year in existence on the local campus and working up on its third cohort of graduates, the students and staff are still feeling their way around the simulation labs and doing it with … more

When Bayleigh Donhauser first moved to Sumter four years ago, she didn't know anyone. Her family had just relocated from Cairo, Egypt - one of three countries and five states she's called home. But as a "seasoned military child" - as her mom likes … more

On the spring-soaked morning of Friday, May 23, Crestwood High School's graduating Class of 2025 will cross the stage and claim the diplomas they've spent 12 years earning. For most, the moment marks the end of late-night study sessions and the … more

Before she ever stepped onto a pageant stage in heels and rhinestones, Madisen Galiano wore running spikes and carried a shotgun. From a nine-time state champion in sporting clays, former track runner and colorful theater kid during her time at … more

At Wilson Hall, inside a classroom filled with the quiet whir of 3D printers, clacking of computer keyboards and the scattered hum of conversation, something bigger than battle bots and drones is being built. It's here where Robotics 3 students, … more