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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter Item photographer Heyward Crowson won top S.C. press award

Reflections remembers a spectacular explosion which occurred at the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad yard in September 1968, and The Sumter Daily Item photographer Heyward Crowson was there to capture photos. One photo earned Crowson first place in … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way - Remembering RuVelle, Sumter's popular women's clothing store

Reflections looks back at RuVelle, which became a popular women's clothing store in Sumter. This fashionable dress shop was founded in 1936 and rapidly became one of the most exclusive gathering places for Sumter's discerning shoppers. The name of … more

Reflections remembers Dr. Agnes Hildebrand Wilson Burgess

In honor of Black History Month, Reflections looks back at the accomplishments of a master educator, Dr. Agnes Hildebrand Wilson Burgess. She spent the majority of her life motivating and inspiring a countless number of students who clamored to get … more
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Thrilling era of Shaw football ends with the 1957-'58 season

The concluding segment of the Shaw Air Force Base football program covers the 1957-'58 season. The Commanders experienced a number of changes including playing on a different field and a new head coach. The team's level of play reached new heights … more
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Part III - Shaw football hits its stride

Because of the volume of material about the Shaw football team in the 1950s, there will now be four parts to this series about the team. The third segment of Shaw's football expose spans the years of 1955 to 1956. The team had developed into a … more
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Thunder Jets continued to improve

Reflections begins the second segment of our three-part series concerning Shaw football with this segment focusing on the 1951 through 1954 seasons. The 1951 season saw the Shaw Thunder Jets continue to improve with each contest led by their … more

Reflections by Sammy Way: Shaw football garnered national attention

At this time of the year, our attention is often focused on football, with dozens of bowl games and the crowning of champions on the high school, college and professional levels. However, Reflections has researched one of the most memorable … more

The Rainbow Restaurant in Sumter

Reflections looks back to the time when numerous restaurants could be found on Main Street. One of the most remembered was the Palmetto Caf which opened in 1920 and was located on the corner of South Main and Dugan Streets. This eating establishment … more
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Santa Claus makes annual trip to Sumter

Reflections remembers the Christmas tradition of welcoming Santa Claus to our community, which according to an article prepared for The Item by Emily Fishburne began in 1926. The article noted that Helena Bultman was living in Clinton, S.C., where … more

Remembering Col. James D. Blanding, respected Sumter lawyer, part 2

Editor's note: This is part two of a two-part series that provides a brief sketch of the life of Col. James D. Blanding. According to a publication titled "Men of the Times," Blanding was one of Sumter's most respected law professionals, and he … more
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Blanding served the Sumter community

The ensuing issue of Reflections provides a brief sketch of the life of Col. James D. Blanding. According to a publication titled "Men of the Times," Blanding was one of Sumter's most respected law professionals, and he died more than a century ago; … more
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Tilting once popular in Sumter

Reflections remembers the revival of Tilting (also known as Lancing), a sport which tested riding skills and eye-hand coordination. This ancient display of medieval skills which had its origin in jousting tournaments found its way into prominence in … more
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Historian Myers remembers Sumter Thanksgiving past

Reflections pays tribute to one of Sumter's most recognized and remembered historians, Portia Myers. Our community was blessed to have Mrs. Myers, whose writings have informed and educated our populace for years. With the arrival of Thanksgiving, … more
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