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The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell romantic comedy "Anyone But You" hitting Netflix and an album by Brazil superstar Anitta are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device …
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Whether it's in the cinema seats or from the comfort of your home, prepare to see your fellow Sumterites …
DALLAS (AP) - The first model of the USS Enterprise - used in the opening credits of the original "Star …
ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who are in prison after being …
Good times are hard to come by for some cities but not for Sumter. You can almost imagine it: The …
It's as if you nestled your way into Crayola's 64-box of crayons. Everywhere you look, vibrant hues …
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the fun has just begun. If you're in need of a good …
NEW YORK (AP) — More than two decades ago, Kate Hudson took on the role of one of the most …
Tracy Huxley, the 2023-24 president of Optimist International, will visit Sumter and the Palmetto …
NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities investigating New York's Gilgo Beach killings have launched a sprawling search of a wooded area on Long Island, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. …
COLUMBIA (AP) — The South Carolina Senate approved its budget Wednesday after debating items like requiring school children use the bathrooms of their sex assigned at birth and whether …
Josephine T. Sanders, affectionately known as “Joe or Queen Josephine”, was born June 20, 1941, in Hagood to the late Leroy Hickman Sr. and Sinna Thomas Gilliard. She departed this …
Lesley “Shunny” Haynesworth Jr., affectionately known as “Jumping John”, was born on April 23, 1934, to the late Lesley Haynesworth Sr. and Wilhelmenia Jackson Haynesworth in …
IRVINGTON, New Jersey — On Monday, April 22, 2024, Bishop Joe Canty Jr., "JC", husband of Minister Louise Gadsden Canty, passed away peacefully at his residence. Born on Wednesday, May 26, …
Andria Lovely, 44, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. Born in Patterson, New Jersey, on Jan. 5, 1980, she was the daughter of Elizabeth …
Lou Emma Gregg Crayton, 91, widow of George Baker and daughter of the late Willie Gregg and Pearline McCoy Gregg, was born on July 31, 1932, in Sumter. She departed this life on Saturday, April 20, …
Pete Willie Joe Belin, 58, son of the late Wiley Frost and Mattie Mae Mack Belin, was born on Sept. 10, 1965, in Florence. He departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Prisma Health …
DEAR ABBY: I have been divorced for nine years. Before that I was a stay-at-home mom raising four children. I had an in-home business, and most …
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I live in a lovely older neighborhood and have enjoyed wonderful neighbors over many years. The homes are close …
DEAR ABBY: A few years ago, my sister and I took our kids on vacation together. She and I get along but have never been close. Sometimes I walk …
DEAR ABBY: I am a happy, decidedly single woman with a large group of friends who are all married. Most of us grew up together, and all of us …
Cai is a 4-year-old, tan-and-black male golden retriever/German shepherd mix. He is neutered and is the sweetest boy you'll ever meet. Cai has a loving and fun personality and enjoys everyone he …
Reflections remembers one of Sumter's most beautiful and upscale jewelry stores to open in the downtown area. This new post-World War II business was part of the numerous stores that helped increase Sumter's downtown growth. This new enterprise, …
This issue of Reflections takes a look at photos taken across the Sumter area through the decades.
Reflections recalls the movie "A Guy Named Joe" filmed in 1943 with various scenes being shot in Sumter, …
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 …
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 …
Low- to moderate-income communities in downtown Sumter are faced with some of the same issues that plague our rural neighbors in Sumter County, …
On a recent visit to one of my providers, I noticed that it is not routine to provide a statement of charges for the examination and the …
It was heartbreaking to watch the Sumter County Council meeting on April 9, 2024. The big topic of the meeting was paving roads in the county. I …
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 …