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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why did Russia order drills?
Russia's Defense Ministry said Monday that the military would hold drills involving tactical nuclear weapons — the first time such an exercise has been publicly announced by Moscow. A look at … more
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Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire; Israel says it will continue talks but launches strikes in Rafah
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel began striking targets in the southern Gaza town of Rafah, its leaders said Monday, hours after Hamas announced it had accepted an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal. … more
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NORMA HAUN HEDGECOTH BECK
Norma Haun Hedgecoth Beck, 93, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully passed into glory at her home on Monday, May 6, 2024. Born on Nov. 23, 1930, in Lee County, St. Charles, … 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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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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MARY LOUISE LOGAN
Ms. Mary Louise Logan, 80, of 1520 Porter Road, Manning, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 4, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete and professional services have been … more
THE REV. BENNY L. McCANTS
MANNING — The Rev. Benny L. McCants, 77, husband of Mary Samuels McCants, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his residence, 1561 Lobolly Drive. He was born March 27, 1947, in the Cypress Fork … more
BOBBY WITHERSPOON
FLORENCE — Bobby Witherspoon, 67, died Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Regency Hospital of Florence. He was born June 14, 1956, in Turbeville, a son of the late James and Lottie Mae Spates Witherspoon. … more
Wilson Hall track teams finish 4th in SCISA DI state meet, LMA girls finish 8th
The Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning track teams traveled to Porter-Gaud on Saturday for the SCISA Division I Track and Field State Championships. Both Baron squads earned fourth-place team finishes. … more
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PATRICIA ANN JACOBS
Patricia Ann Jacobs, 63, daughter of the late Charlie Jacobs and Catherine Sinkler Jacobs, was born on Dec. 30, 1960, in Sumter.  She departed this life on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Prisma Health … more
Thomas Sumter girls take 2nd in SCISA DII state track meet
The Thomas Sumter track teams made the journey to Orangeburg Prep on Friday with their sights set on success in the SCISA Division II Track and Field State Championships. They were able to surpass … more
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MARION CHAPMAN
Marion Chapman, 83, husband of Rebecca Moses Chapman and son of the late Frank Chapman and Eurie Gibson Chapman, was born on Aug. 17,  1940, in Atlanta, Georgia. He departed this life on … more
Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Gaza's Rafah ahead of an expected assault
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli army ordered some 100,000 Palestinians on Monday to begin evacuating from the southern city of Rafah in Gaza, signaling that a long-promised ground invasion there … more
Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's campaign and Democratic candidates are in a fevered race with Republicans over who can best exploit the potential of artificial intelligence, a … more
The bystander's role is changing in the era of livestreaming. North Carolina's standoff shows how
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his Charlotte, North Carolina, home on Monday as law enforcement with high-powered rifles descended into his yard and garage, using a car … more
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Rep. James Clyburn, a Sumter native, among those awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Medgar Evers, prominent political leaders … more
Heavy rains ease around Houston but flooding remains after hundreds of rescues and evacuations
HOUSTON (AP) — Floodwaters closed some Texas schools on Monday after days of heavy rains pummeled the Houston area and led to hundreds of rescues including people who were stranded on rooftops. … more
Russia announces nuclear weapon drills after angry exchange with senior Western officials
Russia plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry announced Monday, days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials … more
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EDWARD NELSON
Edward Nelson, 65, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Services have been entrusted to Clarendon Funeral Home LLC of Summerton. more
Dear Abby, May 6, 2024: Millionaire son who never pays calls his father cheap
DEAR ABBY: When we are out as a family, my 30-year-old, millionaire son never pays for anything. He eats more than any of us and never reaches for his wallet, not even to help with the tip. This has … more
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