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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 …
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 time, …
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 …
The Sumter Community Concert Band's Jazz Band and Sumter High School Jazz Band are ready to put on …
Get ready to get up and dance – or at least watch others do so – as Sumter Civic Dance Company …
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The head of Israeli military intelligence said Monday he would resign because of Hamas' Oct. 7 attack, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the …
GOOSE CREEK (AP) — Out of air and pinned by an alligator to the bottom of the Cooper River in South Carolina, Will Georgitis decided his only chance to survive might be to lose his arm. The …
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 Tuomey …
Funeral services for Bishop Frederick Calhoun James will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12:01 p.m. at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 819 Woodrow St., Columbia, with the Rev. Dr. …
Loretta Williams White, 66, wife of Elijah White and daughter of the late Henry Lee Williams and Lottie Olivia Taylor Williams, was born on Oct. 6, 1957, in Sumter. She departed this life on …
Julia Jacobs, 73, died Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Sumter East Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sumter. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late McKinley Murray Sr. and …
LYNCHBURG — John Wesley Edwards Jr., 89, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of Pee Dee, Florence. He was born June 27, 1935, in Shiloh, a son of the late John Wesley …
Dominick Leonard Charles, 44, son of the late Donald Lee Charles and Priscilla Pringle Charles was born on Nov. 18, 1979. in Sumter. He departed this life on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Prisma Health …
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 …
DEAR ABBY: The first Christmas my future husband and I were dating, he gave me an angel ring. I asked him to take me to a bar where my best …
DEAR ABBY: My parents have been divorced for 30 years. It was an unpleasant divorce because Dad had an affair with a woman he worked with and …
DEAR ABBY: I am on a limited income. My younger sister, "Tara," is a medical professional with disposable income she spends on frivolous things. …
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 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 …