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Trump leads GOP rightward march and other takeaways from the Iowa caucuses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party has been clear since the day he announced he would make another run for the White House 14 months ago. It can be seen in the … more
Defending champion Sabalenka reaches 4th round at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and U.S. Open winner Coco Gauff swept to commanding wins at the Australian Open on Friday to reach the fourth round. Second-seeded Sabalenka beat Lesia Tsurenko 6-0, 6-0 in 52 minutes … more
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Sumter High's Addison talks South Carolina recruitment, Clemson hits the trenches
Sumter High DE Anthony Addison (6'3," 215 lbs.) has become a prime target for South Carolina in the 2025 class, and Saturday he was back for a junior day, which gave him a chance to discuss things in more detail with head coach Shane Beamer and … more
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Georgia State HC Elliott resigns, heading to South Carolina as assistant
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia State abruptly postponed spring football practice on Thursday after Shawn Elliott became the latest head coach to accept an assistant's job at another school. Elliott is headed to South Carolina as tight ends coach, pending … more
City of Sumter preps for incoming grants to help low- to moderate-income areas
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city has a budget for how they might spend it, but it is not yet official … more
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Killing of Georgia nursing student now at center of U.S. immigration debate
ATHENS, Ga. - Laken Riley was a 22-year-old nursing student out on her morning run at the University of Georgia when authorities say a stranger dragged her into a secluded area and killed her, sending shockwaves through campus as police searched for … more
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Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage
Meta's Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta's head communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company "resolved … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to larceny; police seek public’s help
A Sumter man faces larceny charges in connection to an incident in late February. Elijah Jonathan Black Goodman, 19, of Manning Road, is wanted on larceny and other charges in, the police … more
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CLARA INELL NICHOLSON
Clara Inell (Hinson) Nicholson, 86, of Normalville, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, with the loving support of her family. Inell was born in Sumter, South Carolina, on Sept. 26, … more
Prosecutors charge a South Carolina man with carjacking and the killing of a New Mexico officer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A South Carolina man has been charged with two federal counts stemming from the killing of a New Mexico state police officer, federal and state prosecutors announced … more
Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom
So it be, so it is, as Cousin Greg would say: "Succession" had a fittingly successful sendoff at the Emmys, the addictive saga of the roiling Roy family dynasty winning best drama for a third time … more
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Raiders agree to hire Pierce as HC
HENDERSON, Nev. - The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to hire Antonio Pierce to be their next head coach and the two sides are finalizing the deal, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of … more
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Weeks after dismissal in Atlanta, Smith nearing deal to join Steelers
PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping Arthur Smith can turn around one of the NFL's most underachieving offenses. The Steelers are nearing an agreement to make Smith their new offensive coordinator, multiple sources told The Associated … more
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Premium talent still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Cleveland's new manager, Stephen Vogt, isn't sure why this year's free agent market has entered a deep freeze even as temperatures heat up during spring training in Arizona and Florida. He just wants to see it thaw as quickly as … more
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The Grind, presented by The Bank of Clarendon: Wilson Hall's Kinney learns from brothers, friends as he strives to lead Barons to state title
Wilson Hall's Clark Kinney was born to be an excellent athlete. The Baron senior grew up as the son of a well-respected basketball coach and had a pair of older brothers, William and Andrew, who forged a path to success years in advance. His … more
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LILLIE MAE BRAILSFORD MOSES
Lillie Mae Brailsford Moses, 93, widow of Matthew Moses Jr. and daughter of the late Stephney Brailsford and Everlena Delaine Brailsford, was born on Nov. 30, 1930, in Lee County.  She departed … more
Kate, Princess of Wales, says she has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy
LONDON (AP) — Kate, the Princess of Wales, has cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy, she said Friday in a stunning announcement that follows weeks of speculation about her health and … more
A weekend of ferocious winter weather could see low-temperature records set in the U.S. heartland
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Icy winter weather blanketed the U.S. on Saturday as a wave of Arctic storms threatened to break low-temperature records in the heartland, spread cold and snow from coast … more
Former Knight McClain ready to make jump to pro football as he prepares for NFL draft
Former Crestwood standout Terrance McClain has experienced a winding path through football. After graduating from CHS, he went to Coffeyville Community College before making the leap to Division I football at Memphis. Now he's a two-time bowl … more
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Sumter County Museum welcomes Orangeburg native, author to annual Meet the Author series on Saturday
Sumter County Museum will once again open its doors for a South Carolinian author who wants to explore the significance of African Americans during a pivotal time in our country's, and county's, history. Native to Orangeburg, Walter B. Curry Jr. … more
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