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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter responds to attack upon Pearl Harbor
Reflections remembers Dec. 7, 1941, "The date which will live in infamy." Words spoken by President Franklin D. Roosevelt recall how this attack changed the nation and profoundly affected every American community regardless of its location or size. … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Shaw celebrates its first Thanksgiving in 1942
This issue of Reflections revisits the first Thanksgiving celebration held at Shaw Field in November 1942. In addition to being the first base celebration, it took place during World War II, our nation's most desperate global struggle. "Although the … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter as remembered by Thomas Stubbs in 1890, Part II
Reflections revisits noted historian T. M. Stubbs and his writings concerning the development of Sumter. Stubbs, a native of Sumter, was related to many of the oldest families in this area. He graduated from the Sumter school system and became a … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter as remembered by Thomas Stubbs in 1890
Reflections revisits noted historian T. M. Stubbs and his writings concerning the development of Sumter. Stubbs, a native of Sumter, was related to many of the oldest families in this area. He graduated from the Sumter school system and became a … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes, Part II
Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledging Sumter and several of its historic homes. Many of these treasures no longer exist but once added to the beauty and culture of our community. The data and pictures used to prepare this piece … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Observing Veterans Day: Nov. 11, 2024
Wikipedia Encyclopedia identifies Armistice Day as "... a day commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War 1 and Germany at Compiegne, France, at 5:45 a.m. for the cessation of hostilities on the … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The Stateburg community
Editor's note: This is part two in a two-part series about the historic Stateburg area. Read part one at www.theitem.com/reflections. Reflections revisits the "Village of Stateburg," which was developed along both sides of the second-oldest … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The Stateburg community: ‘Once the center of life for some of South Carolina’s most distinguished citizens’
Reflections revisits the "Village of Stateburg," which was developed along both sides of the second-oldest public road in the state. A former Catawba Indian hunting trail which ended in Charleston served as the principal thoroughfare for all traffic … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Largest airfield in Southeast was built in the Stateburg area, Part II
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about the beginning of Shaw Field in Sumter. Read part one in the Oct. 12-14 Weekend Edition edition of Reflections or at https://tinyurl.com/3bcw7tnf. Reflections revisits the acquisition of … more
Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes
Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledgling Sumter and several of its historic homes. Many of these treasures remain and add to the beauty and culture of our community. The data and pictures used to prepare this piece were obtained … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Largest airfield in Southeast built in Stateburg area
Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part series about the beginning of Shaw Field in Sumter. Read part two in next weekend's edition of Reflections. Reflections revisits the acquisition of land and the construction of the largest training … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: The depot proved important to early Sumter travelers
Reflections remembers the large number of depots found within Sumter County and numerous surrounding communities. The depot is often defined as "a place where buses, trains or other vehicles are housed and maintained and from which they are … more
Dr. E. C. Jones helped found 2nd Black American Legion Post in S.C.
Reflections remembers the beginning of the first Black American Legion Post in Sumter that began addressing the needs of its veteran membership in 1953. This facility became a reality because of the efforts of Edward C. Jones, along with the support … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: 'Convenience Corner' opened in Sumter in 1949
Reflections revisits the opening of two of Sumter's favorite business establishments on what became known as "Convenience Corner." Sno-White Cleaners and A&P Grocers undertook a joint venture by constructing buildings adjacent to each other on the … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: North Main Street of the 1950s remembered
Reflections remembers buildings located on North Main Street in the late 1950s. This segment of downtown has undergone myriad changes through the years. The author has numbered key points on the map and trusts that many long-term residents will … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Education, pride important to Brogdon community
Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series about Brogdon Station. Read part one at www.theitem.com/reflections. Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became known as Britton Siding and … more
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