Stories
Sort by: Featured Most recent
2376 results total, viewing 141 - 160
Dozens of Sumter students take part in 8th Manufacturing EXPO/STEAM Challenge Event
Chestnut Oaks Middle School students participated in the 8th-Annual Manufacturing EXPO/STEAM Challenge Event on Friday, March 1. Twenty eighth-graders and 10 seventh-graders were selected from each middle school in the area to partake in a full day … more
DONALD WILLIAMS
Donald Williams, 80, husband of Ruth L. Braxton Williams and son of the late Prince Williams and Lela Thompson Williams, was born on Feb. 1, 1944, in Bronx, New York.  He departed this life on … more
Ukraine and Russia trade fresh accusations of targeting a major nuclear power plant
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia and Ukraine are trading fresh accusations about renewed threats to Europe's largest nuclear plant that has been caught up in the war, with Moscow alleging Ukraine was … more
|
ROBERT ALLEN GAINEY
Robert Allen Gainey, age 43, died on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s guest book. The family … 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 … more
General Motors is recalling over 323,000 heavy-duty pickups because tailgates can open unexpectedly
General Motors is recalling more than 323,000 heavy-duty pickup trucks in the U.S. because the electronic tailgate release switches can short circuit and open the gates while the vehicles are in … more
|
ELIZABETH BOYD
Elizabeth Boyd, 94, departed this life on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1929, in Dalzell, a daughter of the late Clarence and Marie Simon Boyd. Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is … more
Help support forest recreation, operations with a charitable check-off on your return
STAFF REPORT The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking residents to make a charitable contribution to the S.C. State Forests Fund when submitting their tax returns. According to a news release from the commission, taxpayers have the … more
Gmail revolutionized email 20 years ago. People thought it was Google's April Fools' Day joke
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so much so they began rolling outlandish ideas every April Fools' Day not long after starting their … more
HORACE GLOVER
Horace Glover, 75, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Continuecare Hospital at Palmetto Health Baptist, Columbia. Born in Sumter on Oct. 2, 1944, he was the son of the late Caleb Glover and Carnelesul … more
JOHNNIE SPANN
PINEWOOD — Johnnie Spann, 98, died Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his residence, 1899 Idlewood Drive, Pinewood. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Hayes F. … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Court cases lead to new voting districts in some states. Could it affect control of Congress?
Since most Americans last voted for Congress, thousands of people have been added to certain voting districts - and subtracted from others - under new political maps enacted following court rulings. The sum of that redistricting math, assuming no … more
|
GEORGE REMBERT JR.
George Rembert Jr., husband of Bernice Jackson Rembert, died on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at MUSC Kershaw Health Medical Center, Camden. Born in Sumter, he was a son of the late George Sr. and Rebecca Brailford Rembert. The family requests that … more
Sumter Woman's Afternoon Music Club to hold Afternoon of Special Music concert on Feb. 18
The Woman's Afternoon Music Club invites music lovers out for an afternoon of melodies and merriment. The club's annual Afternoon of Special Music will begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, at First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun St. The … more
|
Movies with Isaiah: 'Dune: Part Two' is phenomenal, destined to be a classic
As I scoured the school library during my first year of high school, my eyes came upon a book that forever changed my perspective on science fiction literature. The title said "Dune," written by Frank Herbert. After reading the brief synopsis on the … more
|
THOMAS MICHAEL MOORE
Thomas Michael Moore, 70, beloved husband of 42 years to Sharon Elizabeth Moore, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his home. You may go to www.bullockfuneralhome.com and sign the family’s … more
UPS to become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service
UPS will become the primary air cargo provider for the United States Postal Service. The Atlanta shipping company said Monday that it had received an air cargo contract from the U.S. Postal Service … more
|
HERBERT LEE BELL JR.
Herbert Lee Bell Jr., 72, husband of the late Dorethea Lewis Bell and Ernestine Spann Bell, died Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence, 117-A Brent St., Sumter. He was born Jan. 7, 1952, in … more
JAMES WILSON KENNEDY
GABLE — James Wilson “Benny” 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 … more
« Prev | 1 … 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 … 119 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 90 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
© Copyright 2024 The Sumter Item | Terms of Use / Privacy Policy | Cancellation / Refund Policy
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions