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Do you agree with Sumter School District's decision to move back to virtual-only instruction in light of the recent COVID-19 surge?

Tara Lyles, first grade teacher at Manchester Elementary School, works with students in and out of the classroom on a hybrid day in October.

MICAH GREEN / THE SUMTER ITEM

Posted Friday, December 11, 2020 10:57 am

Background: Sumter School District to go fully virtual Monday as COVID-19 surges in South Carolina

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Do you agree with Sumter School District's decision to move back to virtual-only instruction in light of the recent COVID-19 surge?

Yes

No

I have mixed emotions about it

This situation doesn't impact me or my family

American households can now request a set of four free at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered in the mail. Does your household plan to order a set?

Will you vote on a referendum to continue Sumter County's Penny for Progress initiative that increases sales tax by 1 cent to fund infrastructure, construction/renovation and community projects around the county if it's on the ballot in November?

Have you been tested for COVID-19 since Jan. 1?

Did you spend more or less on Christmas gifts than you did last year?