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Sumter High drill team wins 1st place
The Sumter High School AFJROTC Drill Team competed in their final drill meet of the year last week. The team of cadets won first place in the Unarmed Element Exhibition at the Top Gub Drill Meet hosted at McEntire Air National Guard Base. Drill … more
Laurence Manning softball topples Wilson Hall; Barons bash ‘Cats
The ball fields at Laurence Manning were bustling on Friday night as the Swampcats played host to their rivals from Wilson Hall on both diamonds. The softball team met for a rematch of two … more
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DAVID GRANBY JR.
David Granby Jr., 79, son of the late David Granby Sr. and Alverta Bonner Granby, was born on June 15, 1944, in Edenton, North Carolina. He departed this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Dorn VA … more
Laurence Manning travels to Augusta Christian after win over Ben Lippen
The Laurence Manning baseball team will continue their journey through the SCISA 4A playoffs tonight with a trip to the defending state champion, Augusta Christian. The Swampcats earned the … more
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Celebrating Black History Month at Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School
Lloyd "Fig" Newton, a retired U.S. Air Force four-star general, who served as commander of the Air Education and Training Command and was also the first African American pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds, speaks to the kindergarten class of 2036 at … more
AREA ROUNDUP: East Clarendon baseball outlasts Manning 3-1
The East Clarendon baseball team hosted Manning on Monday, taking home a 3-1 win. The Wolverines jumped on the board when Ja'Shawn Montgomery swiped home in the first, but Manning came right back in the third thanks to an EC error that brought … more
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KENNETH JAMES MORRIS
Kenneth James Morris, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family has chosen Bullock Funeral … more
BOBBIE LEE BENTON
Bobbie Lee Benton, 83, widow of Lionel Benton, died Friday, March 29, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Cocoa Beach, Florida, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Horne and Nina … more
Sumter High’s Schaffer named SCACA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year
Sumter High head girls basketball coach Jeff Schaffer has already had a fairytale school year. He led the Lady Gamecocks to a perfect season, capping off a 25-0 run with a 60-42 win over Rock Hill … more
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Do Americans feel like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says
NEW YORK - If you're feeling - YAWN - sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you're not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll. But … more
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Check out the April/May edition of The Sumter Item Impact
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ARTHUR FRANK RUSSELL
Arthur Frank Russell, 54, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late Scott Ham Russell and Shirley Frank Russell. Mr. Russell is survived by a … more
Wilson Hall hosts Trinity after late errors prove costly against Cardinal Newman
Wilson Hall head baseball coach Jay Jones has religiously preached the same message this season: throw strikes and make the routine plays. For most of the year, the Barons have done just that, but … more
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CURTIS COOPER
GABLE — Curtis Cooper, 88, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. He was born Dec. 30, 1935, in Gable, a son of the late Eddie and Sara Wheeler Cooper. These … more
Before Russia's satellite threat, there were Starfish Prime, nesting dolls and robotic arms
WASHINGTON (AP) - What would it mean if Russia used nuclear warheads to destroy U.S. satellites? Your home's electrical and water systems could fail. Aviation, rail and car traffic could come to a halt. Your cellphone could stop working. These … more
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Boras says market is heating up for Snell, Montgomery
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Scott Boras claims the free agent market is intensifying for two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and former Sumter High star Jordan Montgomery with opening day 3 1/2 weeks away for most teams. "I think there's a … more
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It's Sunshine Week; Sumter Item received more than 400 documents from FOIA requests in 2023
In the spirit of Sunshine Week, many may be curious about its significance, especially if the weather doesn't seem to match the name. Sunshine Week has become one of my favorite things to recognize. From March 11 to March 15, we see nationally … more
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EVERETT WESLEY TAYLOR
Everett Wesley Taylor, 48, died Saturday, March 30, 2024. Born in Sumter, he was a son of Patricia Newton Taylor and the late Everett Albert Taylor III. Surviving are his mother; a sister, … more
HARVEY WALTER ACHZIGER JR.
Harvey Walter Achziger Jr., 64, husband of Tammy Crolley Achziger, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born Sept. 8, 1959, in Sumter, he was the son of the late Harvey Walter … more
Teens encouraged to apply to McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program
Teens looking to give back to their community this summer have an opportunity in McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program. According to a news release from McLeod, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to work with … more
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