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Reflections celebrates the writings of Cassie Nicholes with another of her contributions to Sumter history, the Jewish settlers. The Sumter Item archives (articles and photos) and additional information provided by Nicholes were used in this …
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2/16/25 06:00 AM
In observance of Black History month, Reflections focuses on the early development of Black schools in South Carolina during the 1920s and '30s. The author consulted The Sumter Item archives for information and photos as well as Wikipedia …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
2/8/25 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more skilled doctors of his era; furthermore, he was briefly an editor of The Watchman and Southron and very knowledgeable of autos and airplanes. …
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2/1/25 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the more skilled doctors of his era; furthermore, he was briefly an editor of The Watchman and Southron and very knowledgeable of autos and airplanes. …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
1/25/25 06:00 AM
This is the second part of a two-part Reflections series looking back at student life at Miller School. This piece was written by Cassie Nicholes and will be reprinted with a modicum of editing with additional information and photos from The Sumter …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
1/18/25 06:00 AM
Sumter Military Museum wishes all Sumter residents a Happy New Year as we welcome 2025.
Last year saw the groundbreaking of the new site on the Sumter Museum grounds on 3.75 acres at 122 N. Washington St. and 201 W. Hampton Ave.
The new …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
1/17/25 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits one of its popular stories which pertained to "student life at Miller School." This piece was written by Cassie Nicholes and will be reprinted with a modicum of editing. Additional information and photos from The Sumter Item …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
1/11/25 06:00 AM
Reflections remembers three businesses which played an integral role in the early development of Sumter, Burns Hardware and Gift Shop, Sumter Dry Goods and Schwartz Department Store. Burns Hardware and Gift Shop and Sumter Dry Goods will be …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
1/4/25 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The information presented has been compiled by numerous historians including Dr. Gregorie, John Lawson and Cassie Nicholes with additional information …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
12/21/24 06:00 AM
Reflections revisits history pertinent to the settlement of what became known as Sumter County. The information presented has been compiled by numerous historians including Dr. Gregorie, John Lawson and Cassie Nicholes with additional information …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
12/14/24 06:00 AM
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. …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
12/7/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
12/1/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian |
11/23/24 06:00 AM