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Letter to the editor: Using military rank in campaigning demonstrates poor judgment
Signs have begun appearing around Sumter for a House District 67 candidate that include a military rank. While the UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice) cannot prohibit a retiree from including military rank in political activities, doing so is in … more
Guest column by Councilman Carlton Washington: Rural children deserve opportunity - and rural taxpayers deserve answers
Editor's note: This piece was not fact-checked. The Item has reviewed Washington's public Facebook page because he uses that platform extensively to express his political views regarding Sumter School District. Additionally, he has told The Item he … more
Guest column by the Rev. James Blassingame: The importance of your voice
Voting is more than a right - it is an opportunity and a responsibility to make your voice heard. The powerful words "A voteless people is a hopeless people" serve as a reminder of the importance of civic engagement and the power of the … more
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Letter to the editor: Where is truth found, and how do we know it?
Information is critical to the brain. As an unbelievable storage mechanism, the brain is storing data from the time it forms in the womb. As we mature, that storage becomes the basis of our life at home, at work, at play, at worship or in whatever … more
Column by Trevor Ivey: No opportunity should have a waitlist: A new seat. A different table. The same commitment to South Carolina's students.
As I prepare to take my seat on the South Carolina State Board of Education representing the Third Judicial Circuit, I do so with gratitude, responsibility and appreciation for the community that made me who I am. I am a proud product of our … more
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Opinion: Toward the final stretch - and beyond
Haven't we seen this movie before? Voters, weary of a Republican president whose foreign or domestic policies don't seem to be delivering as promised, seem on the verge of a massive rejection of his party. Polls show Democrats surging. The … more
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Column by Morris College President Said Sewell: Inspired by the past. Ready for a new mindset.
What can a South Carolina inventor born in 1853 teach us about navigating a world transformed by artificial intelligence, automation and ubiquitous technology? Perhaps the mindset we need most. George Washington Murray was born near Rembert in … more
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Letter to the editor: Being anxious isn't a problem if you have a reservoir of peace
I am anxious about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East with Iran and Hamas. I am anxious about the true nature of our economy with massive growth across many sectors and massive debt contributing to extreme volatility. I am anxious about the loss … more
Letter to the editor: Ministry thanks community for support of event
Love in Action Outreach Ministries extends our deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to the following local businesses, organizations and individuals who graciously supported our recent "Don't Carry the Weight" event through their in-kind donations … more
Column: The Walmart problem is bigger than Walmart
I'll fully admit, my trips to Walmart are becoming far too frequent lately. The close proximity of the store along with the ability to get pretty much anything I need, when I need it, results in multiple trips per week on average. No doubt a Walmart … more
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Column by Morris College President Said Sewell: Inspired by the past. Ready for a new mindset.
What can a South Carolina inventor born in 1853 teach us about navigating a world transformed by artificial intelligence, automation and ubiquitous technology? Perhaps the mindset we need most. … more
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Column by Sen. Jeff Zell: America's security depends on strong alliances in an increasingly dangerous world
The world is entering a more dangerous and uncertain era. Threats to the United States now stretch across Europe, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, cyberspace and the global economy. Russia continues to threaten European stability. China is … more
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Letter to the editor: Sumter City Council members committed to representing people who elected them
I apologize for not writing this letter sooner, but a recent experience reminded me of my intention to speak up. While I still own a business and property in Sumter, I moved to an adjacent county last year. Because of a controversial project, I … more
Column: A new season will have ups and downs
Fall has arrived. This is not earth-shattering news but very welcome news if you have been living in 95-degree-plus heat. For those of us who have, we are welcoming cooler temperatures. Autumn can be several weeks of happy weather, but by the time … more
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Life in the Palmetto State: I remember it like it was yesterday
Last Friday, Sept. 11, (9/11), we suffered through the 25th anniversary of one of the most horrific days we have ever experienced on our homeland since the bloody days of the Revolutionary and Civil wars. That fateful day, we lost 2,977 people in … more
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Opinion: The $5,000 dividend. Is buying votes legal?
Most Americans could use an extra $5,000. President Trump is dangling that amount to Americans if Republicans are able to maintain control of the House and Senate. The estimated cost of such a payout would be over $1 trillion. Our president is … more
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Opinion: Hey, Germany. It's legitimate to limit immigration.
Just weeks after far-left candidates have won surprising victories in Democratic primaries in Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, Colorado and New York City for the Senate and House in the United States, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has won … more
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Sumter Item Publisher Vince Johnson: The Murdaugh murder retrial, media frenzy coming to Sumter
We didn't see this coming. On late Tuesday afternoon, our staff at The Sumter Item heard the news that the murder retrial of Alex Murdaugh in the death of his wife and son is headed to Sumter. That it will be happening minutes from our office in … more
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Opinion: Candidates Maj. Davey, Johnson, Andrews are fueled to serve by what they have experienced in life
It will not be long before midterm elections, and I have never, since 1971, witnessed such volatility and possible threats to our democracy and to voters. Yes, I most often vote Democrat but have in the past also voted Republican. I look at an … more
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Opinion: Before flu season arrives, make one health care decision that can save time and money
The best time to find a primary care provider isn't during flu season. It's before flu season begins. Most people aren't thinking about the flu in September. But establishing a relationship with a primary care provider before you need care can … more
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