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Dear Abby, April 26, 2024: Three's more than a crowd for this tiny apartment
     DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 18 years younger than I am. Our relationship hasn't been perfect, but I love him to death. Unfortunately, I'm going through menopause and have … more
Third-party logistics company will create 6 jobs in Sumter
A third-party logistics provider for Amazon has announced that it will open a warehousing and fulfillment services operation in Sumter soon and create six jobs. Utopia Fulfillment will establish … more
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DOMINICK LEONARD CHARLES
Dominick Leonard Charles, 44, son of the late Donald Lee Charles and Priscilla Pringle Charles, was born on Nov. 18, 1979, in Sumter.  He departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Prisma … more
LORETTA WILLIAMS WHITE
Loretta Williams White, 66, wife of Elijah White and daughter of the late Henry Lee Williams and Lottie Olivia Taylor Williams, was born on Oct. 6, 1957, in Sumter. She departed this life on Sunday, … more
PETE WILLIE JOE BELIN
Pete Willie Joe Belin, 58, son of the late Wiley Frost and Mattie Mae Mack Belin, was born on Sept. 10, 1965, in Florence.  He departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Prisma Health … more
LOU EMMA GREGG CRAYTON
Lou Emma Gregg Crayton, 91, widow of George Baker and daughter of the late Willie Gregg and Pearline McCoy Gregg, was born on July 31, 1932, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, April 20, … more
ANDRIA LOVELY
Andria Lovely, 44,  died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia.  Born in Patterson, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 1980, she was the daughter of  Elizabeth … more
BISHOP JOE CANTY JR.
IRVINGTON, New Jersey — On Monday, April 22, 2024, Bishop Joe Canty Jr., "JC", husband of Minister Louise Gadsden Canty, passed away peacefully at his residence. Born on Wednesday, May 26, … more
LESLEY HAYNESWORTH JR.
Lesley “Shunny” Haynesworth Jr., affectionately known as “Jumping John”, was born on April 23, 1934, to the late Lesley Haynesworth Sr. and Wilhelmenia Jackson Haynesworth in … more
JOSEPHINE T. SANDERS
Josephine T. Sanders, affectionately known as “Joe or Queen Josephine”, was born June 20, 1941, in Hagood to the late Leroy Hickman Sr. and Sinna Thomas Gilliard. She departed this … more
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing. Both Southwest and … more
Authorities investigating Gilgo Beach killings search wooded area on Long Island, AP source says
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities investigating New York's Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. … more
SCHSL 5A officially splitting playoffs, what it means for Sumter High
The South Carolina High School League executive committee voted on Tuesday to split its largest classification into two divisions for the playoffs for the next two years. The committee voted 12-1 to … more
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How U.S. changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers
NEW YORK (AP) — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade … more
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FTC sends $5.6 million in refunds to Ring customers as part of video privacy settlement
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to consumers as part of a settlement with Amazon-owned Ring, which was charged with failing to protect … more
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Australian police arrest 7 alleged teen extremists linked to stabbing of a bishop in a Sydney church
SYDNEY (AP) — Australian police arrested seven teenagers accused of following a violent extremist ideology in raids across Sydney on Wednesday, as a judge extended a ban on social media … more
South Carolina Senate approves $15.4B budget after debate on bathrooms and conference switching
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether … more
Over 100 pilot whales beached on western Australian coast have been rescued, officials say
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — More than 100 long-finned pilot whales that beached on the western Australian coast Thursday have returned to sea, while 29 died on the shore, officials said. Ships … more
Hamas official says group would lay down its arms if an independent Palestinian state is established
ISTANBUL (AP) — A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down … more
U.S. growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by high rates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's economy slowed last quarter, growing at an annual rate of 1.6% in a sign that the high interest rates may be taking a toll on borrowing and spending. Thursday's … more
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