Winners, community members gather for 2024 Best of Sumter gala
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What to stream this weekend: Dua Lipa, Seinfeld's 'Unfrosted' 'Hacks' and 'Welcome to Wrexham'
The return of "Hacks" and a new Jerry Seinfeld movie are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as …
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Nicole Kidman, who 'makes movies better,' gets AFI Life Achievement Award
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman spoke the words, but pretty much everyone who took the stage at …
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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week after the release of her 11th album, "The …
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Hundreds attend 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast as Sumter Museum announces plans to expand
Good. You couldn't go a few minutes at the 22nd-annual Shrimp Feast without hearing the word refer to …
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Summer Movie Guide: What's in theaters and streaming in May and June
LOS ANGELES - Are you ready for some movies this summer? There will be action-adventure, romance, horror, …
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Sumter's Art in the Park came back better than ever with butterflies, art opportunities for all
It couldn't have been a more perfect day to embrace the beauty of Earth and art as the 16th-annual Art in …
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What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy "Anyone But You" hitting Netflix and an album by …
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Pack your weekend with a nature walk, Art in the Park, Dorr Farms' Earth Day, a free jazz concert, band battle and more
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
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Fifth 'God's Not Dead' goes lights, camera, action at Sumter Opera House; film expected to release this fall
Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow …
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Long-lost first model of USS Enterprise from 'Star Trek' goes home after twisting voyage
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original …
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 …
GREENVILLE – Duke Energy Progress is seeking to reduce customer bills to account for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses. If approved by the …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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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 …
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Dear Abby, May 5, 2024: Divorcee wonders if any 'good' men are out there
DEAR ABBY: I am sad that I haven't found a long-lasting husband. I'm divorced, and my previous relationships and marriage look like intentional …
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Dear Abby, May 4, 2024: Felon's impending release sparks angst among family
DEAR ABBY - My boyfriend, "Will," and I have been together for seven years. We get along great. I love his close-knit family and adore his …
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Dear Abby, May 3, 2024: Bitter son won't allow mom to find happiness
DEAR ABBY: My sister "Sandy" divorced her husband 15 years ago. Her oldest son, "Nick," has never gotten over it. He's 30 now and has treated …
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BELOW: Sadie Mae is a 6-month-old, white-and-merle, female Catahoula Leopard Dog mix. She is a lovable girl who will steal your heart with her sweet personality and big crystal blue eyes. Sadie Mae loves to cuddle and has a blast playing with other …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Morris College opened in 1908 as Sumter's 1st college
Reflections revisits Morris College and discusses the opportunities it offered to Black children in the Sumter community. "The Negro State Baptist Convention of South Carolina founded the college in 1908. For many years, it has contributed much to …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: United Service Organizations also known as 'home away from home'
Reflections remembers one of the most important aspects of assisting and providing recreational and other …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Neiman's Jewelers opened modern store on South Main Street in 1945
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the downtown …
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Reflections: Have you seen these photos from Sumter's past?
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades.
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Movie 'A Guy Named Joe' had scenes shot in Sumter in 1943
Reflections recalls the movie "A Guy Named Joe" filmed in 1943 with various scenes being shot in Sumter, …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Women pilots were important asset during World War II
Reflections celebrates Women's History Month by remembering the women who flew airplanes during …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Former landfill becomes beautiful garden
Today's Reflections addresses the development of Sumter's most significant floral garden. H. C. …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: John Julius Dargan, a man of many talents, accomplishments
This issue of Reflections recalls the life and work of John Julius Dargan. According to an article …
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Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter's bells have a history of interest
This issue of Reflections focuses on the history of the bell, which was at one time found in every …
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Letter to the editor: Answers to world's current problems are in the Bible
What is it that provokes us to action? Recently a horrible attack on police doing their job in Charlotte took the lives of four in the line of …
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to all who supported Art in the Park 2024
We wish to express appreciation for the success of the Art in the Park 2024, held on April 20 in Memorial Park. Although presented by Heart of …
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Letter to the editor: Students' actions on college campuses have consequences
Colleges are supposed to be about education, personal growth, making decisions without parental guidance, exploring, challenging and asking …
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Letter to the editor: Finding a primary care physician is difficult in our country
Finding a primary care physician (PCP), i.e., general internist who cares for medical problems of adult patients, usually over age 18, or a …
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Letter to the editor: Problems with dirt roads could be helped with penny tax
I read with interest the article on the many dirt roads in Sumter County. I can understand the complexity of the program of maintaining those …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter City residents deserve paved roads in 2024
Low- to moderate-income communities in downtown Sumter are faced with some of the same issues that plague our rural neighbors in Sumter County, …
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