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Panthers hire Buccaneers OC Canales as next head coach
CHARLOTTE - The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, according to two people familiar with the situation. Canales has informed the Buccaneers that he is taking the … more
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Woman firing rifle killed by 2 off-duty officers at Joel Osteen's church, 2 others hurt, police say
HOUSTON (AP) — A woman in a trenchoat entered the Houston megachurch of celebrity pastor Joel Osteen and started shooting Sunday afternoon and was killed by two off-duty officers working … more
The stretch run of the NBA season has arrived
There's no NBA player who is a bigger fan of harness racing than Denver's Nikola Jokic. He owns horses, goes to tracks whenever he can and even accepted one of his MVP awards while riding around at his farm in Serbia. He knows the stretch run … more
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With busy offseason looming, Bucs face myriad questions about re-signing players
INDIANAPOLIS - At first glance, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look flush with salary cap space - nearly $49 million below the recently announced total of $255.4 million. But with the potential of five key players including Pro Bowl quarterback Baker … more
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ROVENA SEYMOUR
Rovena Seymour, 77, daughter of the late Frank Pringle and Carrie Byrd Pringle, was born on Feb. 17, 1947, in Sumter.  She departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey … more
Sumter police partner with Hyundai to give steering wheel locks to owners
Sumter Police Department is looking to raise awareness and reduce vehicle thefts through a new initiative, in partnership with Hyundai. In 2023, 131 stolen vehicle reports were made in the City of Sumter, according to Tonyia McGirt, public … more
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Israel is quiet on next steps against Iran — and on which partners helped shoot down missiles
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the … more
CHARLES BURGESS JAMES JR.
Charles Burgess "Scooter" James Jr., beloved husband for nearly 53 years of Janet Hill James, passed away on April 19, 2024, in Sumter, at the age of 75. He was a devoted husband, a proud father, and … more
Rivers set to take over as Bucks head coach
MILWAUKEE - Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Rivers and the Bucks were still … more
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Sumter High's Brown shows off on senior night en route to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week
The Sumter High girls basketball team is on the tail end of a truly dominant regular season. The Lady Gamecocks are a perfect 18-0 and ranked No. 1 in SCHSL 5A with a senior-heavy squad. They've only had one game that was decided by fewer than 10 … more
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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was hospitalized again Sunday to address a bladder issue as he continues to recover from prostate cancer and has transferred authorities to his … more
Nets turn to Ollie with hopes of salvaging season, making playoffs
NEW YORK - Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks hasn't given up on his team making the playoffs this season, and now Kevin Ollie will be tasked with leading it there. Ollie was named Tuesday as Brooklyn's interim coach, replacing Jacque … more
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U.S. Army is slashing thousands of posts in major revamp to prepare for future wars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Army is slashing the size of its force by about 24,000, or almost 5%, and restructuring to be better able to fight the next major war, as the service struggles with … more
WILLIE ANDERSON
Willie Anderson, 76, son of the late Alberta Mack Favor, was born on Oct. 14, 1947, in Lee County.  He departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. … more
Tiny homes project nearing completion at Sumter United Ministries
The five tiny homes made possible by Sumter United Ministries that will be used as transitional housing near the ministry are nearing completion. "We're getting closer," SUM Executive Director Mark Champagne said during the Tuesday, March 19, … more
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News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a "rich tradition" that have been … more
FREDERICK JAMES WITTMAN
DALZELL — Frederick James Wittmann, 85, died on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Rice Estate Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Columbia. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the … more
Cooper, Mack lead the way as South Carolina upsets No. 5 Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Ta'Lon Cooper hit a critical 3-pointer with 40 seconds left and scored 18 points, and B.J. Mack added 16 points to lead South Carolina to a 63-59 victory over No. 5 Tennessee on Tuesday night. Myles Stute scored 13 points for … more
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Haley challenges Trump on her home turf in South Carolina as the Republican primary looms
CONWAY (AP) — With two weeks to go before the South Carolina Republican primary, Nikki Haley is challenging Donald Trump on her home turf while the former president is turning to his familiar … more
South Carolina House budget writers propose starting teacher pay to increase to $47,000
In the face of record teacher shortages in the state, the House Ways and Means Committee has proposed increasing statewide minimum teacher pay to $47,000 next school year. The proposal came from the Education Budget Subcommittee of the House Ways … more
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