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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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
11/9/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
11/2/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter archivist and historian |
10/26/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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10/19/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
10/18/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
10/12/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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10/5/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
9/28/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
9/21/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
9/20/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
9/14/24 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers two families who settled in the rural areas of Sumter County that became known as Britton Siding and Brogdon Station. These two families played an important role in Sumter's history. This piece will focus on the Brogdons to …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
9/7/24 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers Thomas Douglas Youngblood and his tireless dedication to our city's improvement. His willingness to assume numerous civic responsibilities made him one of Sumter's most valuable citizens. He would become only the eighth person …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
8/24/24 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers the Studebaker automobile and its contributions to the auto industry. According to Wikipedia Encyclopedia, "The manufacturer of the Studebaker was based in South Bend, Indiana, and was founded in 1852 and incorporated in 1868 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
8/17/24 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers many of Sumter's landmarks that have been razed or altered to make room for new structures that may have required additional space. Webster defines a landmark as any prominent feature of the landscape, such as a tree or …
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BY SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item Archivist |
8/16/24 06:00 AM