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NEW YORK (AP) — More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most celebrated music fans to ever hit the silver screen: Penny Lane in "Almost Famous." It is required …
Get ready to get up and dance – or at least watch others do so – as Sumter Civic Dance Company hosts …
NEW YORK (AP) — Live from New York, it's Caitlin Clark! The Iowa star made a surprise appearance on …
Author Rhonda McKnight will be the featured special guest for Sumter County Library's Author Event on …
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The sights and sounds of South Sumter will draw a crowd to its historic avenue as Festival on the Avenue …
Jelly Roll won big at the 2024 CMT Music Awards Sunday night, taking home three awards at the …
A Billy Joel concert special celebrating his residency at Madison Square Garden and Ethan Hawke and …
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If you're looking for a chance to experience subtle, sweet scents of our local and migrant flora to …
Boeing will be in the spotlight during back-to-back hearings Wednesday, as Congress examines allegations of major safety failures at the embattled aircraft manufacturer. The first session will …
COLUMBIA (AP) — Days after a contentious public hearing with state senators, Treasurer Curtis Loftis nearly put South Carolina's entire financial system at risk of a cyberattack by saying he …
GRAYSON, Georgia — Noble Sylvester Timmons Jr., age 93, beloved husband of 40 years to the late Gladys Virginia Thames Timmons, died on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Benton House Senior Living …
Elise “Lisa” B. Oxendine, 78, wife of Ernest A. “Ernie” Oxendine, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at MUSC in Columbia. Born June 1, 1945, in Camden, she was a daughter of …
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 …
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. …
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 …
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia — Funeral services for Harold L. Jackson will be held on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 1 p.m. from Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, 4620 Queen Chapel Road, Dalzell, with the …
DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. …
DEAR ABBY: My husband's best friend, "Kevin," lost his wife three years ago. He's currently in a relationship with his niece (his deceased …
DEAR ABBY: I'm a professional, well-educated adult who moved back home because of concerns about my father's health as well as having landed a …
DEAR ABBY: My niece, "Elle," and her husband, "Liam," have been self-employed for 20 years, but due to the economy, Liam decided to go into the …
Tess is a 1-year-old, tan female hound mix. She is very friendly and affectionate and enjoys playing and getting hugs and kisses. Tess has a happy and loving personality and would be perfect for a …
Reflections recalls the movie "A Guy Named Joe" filmed in 1943 with various scenes being shot in Sumter, South Carolina. Hollywood press noted, "It would be England for most movie goers in the forthcoming MGM production, but for the people of …
Reflections celebrates Women's History Month by remembering the women who flew airplanes during World War …
Today's Reflections addresses the development of Sumter's most significant floral garden. H. C. Bland, …
This issue of Reflections recalls the life and work of John Julius Dargan. According to an article …
This issue of Reflections focuses on the history of the bell, which was at one time found in every school …
This issue of Reflections revisits the city of Sumter circa 1889 when it was experiencing steady …
Reflections looks back on the career of a dirt track racer and his love for the sport and his being …
Reflections remembers those Black Americans who played a role in local and national history to help …
Reflections focuses on Sumter's entry into the Tri-State Baseball League in 1948. The newly arrived …
Just so I am clear on this, my president, Joe Biden, is attempting to save the democracy by defeating a man he tried to keep off the ballot …
I hope the new list for the Penny for Progress are items that will be of value to all and not just a benefit for some. I voted against the last …
The United States of America was built on the commonwealth and common defense for this country. The purpose written by Thomas Jefferson was "We …
Dr. J. J. Britton is a great man of character, compassion, dedication and devotion. He has been a friend and colleague of ours for the past 42 …
We have someone in Sumter who deserves recognition. For the past three years, my wife and I have helped Geraldine Singleton feed people who …
Clarendon County does NOT have any available (product) including existing buildings, speculative buildings and/or warehouse space. All buildings …