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What happens when a political party becomes demotic? Before answering the question, note that the word in question is not demonic, from the Greek word daimon, meaning a deity, but demotic, from the Greek word demos, meaning the people - the same …
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By MICHAEL BARONE |
2/17/24 06:00 AM
What once was a lonely, quiet park has been revitalized to host children's laughs and squeals as they run around the playground.
Welcome to Paxville. Population: a little more than 200. A small, quaint town where family gatherings, parades and a …
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BY ASHLEY MILLER ashley@theitem.com |
3/6/24 06:00 AM
A Celebration of Life and Legacy for Jessie “JV” Vance Alston Jr. will be held at noon Saturday, March 16, 2024, at High Hills AME Church, 6780 Meeting House Road, Dalzell, with the Rev. …
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3/11/24 05:31 PM
MAYESVILLE — Lucille Eliza Benjamin (Ricks), 92, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at University of Maryland Regional Medical Center, LaPlata, Maryland. She was born Oct. 29, 1931, in Mayesville, a …
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4/1/24 05:00 PM
GABLE — James Wilson Kennedy, 84, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence. He was born March 17, 1940, in Sardinia, a son of the late Hartman and Janie Lowder Kennedy. …
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4/8/24 05:00 PM
When are we going to trust our fellow Americans again? When are we going to allow qualified individuals with responsibility to make decisions without consulting detailed rulebooks and formal procedures?
Those are questions New York lawyer and …
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BY MICHAEL BARONE |
4/17/24 06:00 AM
Barbara Ann Cain, 73, beloved wife of Warren P. Cain Sr., passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born Dec. 12, 1950, …
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4/23/24 06:00 AM
Betty Doris Cook, 93, widow of George "Billy" Cook, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, at her home.
Born in the Cedar Creek Community of Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Gary Marsh and Penelope Peebles Marsh.
Mrs. Cook attended Temple …
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2/7/24 06:00 AM
Freedom of Information Act requests revealed more details regarding an investigation of a Clarendon County building inspector who was allegedly outside of his jurisdiction, approving site work with no site plans.
In October 2023, The Sumter Item …
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BY ASHLEY MILLER
ashley@theitem.com | 2/13/24 06:00 AM
ashley@theitem.com | 2/13/24 06:00 AM
SUMTER CITY COUNCILSPECIAL CALLED MEETING
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, City Council Chambers, 21 N. Main St.
SUMTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, 5:30 p.m., Sumter Opera House, City Council Chambers, 21 N. Main …
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2/17/24 06:00 AM
It is the time of year to plan your garden, and with the help of a local gardening club, tasty tomatoes aren't far behind.
On Friday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, the Clarendon County Master …
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BY ASHLEY MILLER
ashley@theitem.com | 3/6/24 06:00 AM
ashley@theitem.com | 3/6/24 06:00 AM
Edward Lee Johnson Sr., affectionately known by “Isaac” and “Zeek” of Dalzell, was born in Lee County on Aug. 7, 1944. He was the son of the late Elijah and Rosa Lee Myers …
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3/11/24 05:34 PM
James E. Josey Jr., 69, of Bishopville, died Saturday, March 30, 2024, at McCoy Nursing Center in Bishopville.
Born in Bishopville and affectionately known as “Junior,” he was a son …
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4/1/24 05:00 PM
Robert Edward Miller, 91, husband of Barbara Joan Hough Miller died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Covenant Place. Born Jan. 25, 1933, in Chester, he was the son of the late Alexander Bennett Miller and …
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4/8/24 05:00 PM
Church of Christ, 313 Mooneyham Road, announces:
- Sunday, April 21 - The 28th pastoral anniversary of the Rev. James L. and Lady Alethia Clark will be celebrated at 3 p.m. The Rev. Emmanuel Davis, pastor of New Bethel AME Church in Bishopville, …
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4/17/24 06:00 AM
A few days after Clarendon County's chief financial officer was named the new county administrator, The Sumter Item received his contract and found his salary is $55,000 less than the former …
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BY ASHLEY MILLER
ashley@theitem.com | 4/22/24 06:00 AM
ashley@theitem.com | 4/22/24 06:00 AM
Leroy Williams departed this life on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Sumter.
Leroy was born on Feb. 21, 1934, in Sumter, to the late Josh Jamison and Laura Mae Williams.
Family is receiving friends at 1120 Craig Road, Sumter, from 2 to 7 …
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2/7/24 06:00 AM
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Review numbers and restructure your plans to fit your budget. A passionate approach to life and your pursuits is helpful, but only if you use common sense. Accept help, but agree on the cost first to avoid problems when …
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2/13/24 06:00 AM
Active military service lasts for a handful of years on average but can have a lifelong impact on mental health. Military veterans are more likely to deal with mental health challenges and traumatic …
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Kayla Levy |
2/16/24 04:07 PM
Patricia Ann Harrington departed this life on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Sumter. Patricia, the wife of Charles Gipson, was born Feb. 11, 1954, in Crockett, Texas, to the late Lonnie Burnet and Eva …
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3/11/24 05:35 PM
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