A vivid celebration of art: Sumter Artists' Guild, Pathfinders winners shine in creative spotlight
Welcome to Sumter Today!
Local stories through a local lens.
Sumter Today is your ticket to anything and everything going on around us. Ideas for the show? Let us know at studio@theitem.com!
You can watch our most recent episode here or click the "Watch on YouTube" button to see more video content produced by Studio Sumter.
Court puts a temporary hold on releasing records related to the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico court granted a temporary restraining order Monday against the release of certain records related to the investigation into the recent deaths of actor Gene …
-
What to stream: 'Wicked' at home, Selena Gomez in love and Ellen Pompeo out of scrubs
"Wicked" landing on Peacock for home sing-alongs and Ellen Pompeo starring in her first big role since …
-
'Ted Lasso' is coming back
Jason Sudeikis' mustache is making a comeback. "Ted Lasso," the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic …
-
Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the …
-
2nd-annual Sumter Springfest to bring diverse music to downtown March 22
Good vibes, good music and good times, all in the name of a good cause. The second-annual Sumter …
-
Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show and Pathfinders - Sumter County High School Seniors begin March 14 with reception
Sumter County Gallery of Art is excited to present the annual Sumter Artists' Guild Winners Show and the …
-
Sumter High brings 'Beetlejuice' to life with hauntingly vibrant performance
Sumter High School's drama room stage transformed into an eerie, neon-lit world of "Beetlejuice" as …
-
Things to do across the Midlands: Golf in Rub O' the Green, rock out with Creedence Clearwater Revival Experience and pick out your duds for the 90th running of The Carolina Cup
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
-
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A jury on Monday quickly and completely rejected a man's claim that …
-
What to stream: 'Moana 2,' John Mulaney, 'Confessions of Octomom,' Amanda Seyfried and 'Dope Thief'
"Moana 2," the third-biggest movie box-office hit of 2024, and Amanda Seyfried playing a …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate its scientific research office and could fire more than 1,000 scientists and other employees who help provide the …
DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Several dozen people gathered Saturday at an apartment complex along the South Carolina coast to remember a longtime resident who died the day before — an …
Trevor Loxley Mitchell, 57, husband of Wanda Ginel Gavin-Mitchell and son of the late Eugene Mitchell and Jeannie Mae Williams Mitchell, was born on Feb. 27, 1968, in Queens, New York. He departed …
Inez B. Washington, 89, daughter of the late James Benbow and Bertha Filmore Benbow, was born on Feb. 15, 1936, in Lane, S.C. She departed this life on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Prisma Health …
DALZELL — Master Sgt. David Perry Raxter, age 44, husband of six years to Jenny Betit Raxter, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at his residence. The family will receive …
Wilbert Perry Sr., 80, husband of Sarah Levy Perry and son of the late Jessie Williams and Bernice Perry, was born on Nov. 21, 1944, in Sumter County. He departed this life on Sunday, March 16, 2025, …
Patricia “Pat” Herring Player, 79, widow of R. David Player, died Monday, March 17, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. Born in Sumter, she was the daughter of the late …
-
-
Dear Abby, March 18, 2025: Introvert's 'safe haven' is off limits to family, friends
DEAR ABBY: How do I politely tell people I don't like having anyone visit me in my home? My home is my safe haven. The energy of the outside …
-
Dear Abby, March 17, 2025: Handyman's janky deck may be a hazard to summer visitors
DEAR ABBY: My brother-in-law thinks he is good with his hands. He built a deck on the back of his house, and it's obvious that he's not a …
-
Dear Abby, March 16, 2025: Father's past is being used as a weapon in the present
DEAR ABBY: I am a troubled older man. I was married with three children, but I drank too much. My wife and I divorced after 20 years of …
-
Dear Abby, March 15, 2025: New boyfriend has a hard time showing affection
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband in the middle of last summer. He had a long illness with strokes and Alzheimer's, and he was horrible to me. Out of …
-
-
My name is Roxy. I was 5 years old when I came to the SPCA, and now I'm 8! I'm still an active girl, but I can't seem to find the right fit for me. Let's face it ... the bottom line is I'm not good with other animals! I'm really not, but so …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Tuskegee Airmen's first battle recounted in magazine
Reflections will reprint an article written in Yank Magazine on Aug. 3, 1943, and appearing in Volume 2, Magazine No. 7. Photos and supplementary information were acquired from The Sumter Item archives. This is part one of a two-part series …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family, Part II
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her becoming a …
-
Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter
Reflections celebrates the writings of Cassie Nicholes with another of her contributions to Sumter …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Marie Antoinette's godchild was member of Sumter family
Reflections remembers Nathalie Delage through the writings of Jean Brabham McKinney and her becoming a …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Jewish settlers play important role in Sumter, Part II
Reflections celebrates Cassie Nicholes by publishing her research on the Jewish settlers who came to the …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Julius Rosenwald assisted in building several schools for Black children in Sumter
In observance of Black History month, Reflections focuses on the early development of Black schools …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Dr. Julius Alfred Mood: A man who possessed many talents, Part II
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Dr. Julius Alfred Mood: A man who possessed many talents
Reflections revisits Dr. Julius Mood, a man of myriad talents. Dr. Mood was noted as one of the …
-
Reflections by Sammy Way: Students enjoyed learning at Miller School, Part II
This is the second part of a two-part Reflections series looking back at student life at Miller …
-
-
Letter to editor: South Carolina families can't afford more loss
In the last month, an op-ed by Richard Hunt has been published in media outlets nationwide - including The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg. The …
-
Letter to the editor: Democratic party has been hijacked by extremists
I always feel I need to preface these letters ... At one time, I was a voting Democrat. There I said it. HA I now see that party as an …
-
-
-
Letter to the editor: Thank you to Gen. Lloyd Newton for selfless sacrifice and service, making historic difference
In honor of Black History Month 2025, I would like to take a moment to salute a servant military and community leader who profoundly shaped my …
-
-
-
Letter to the editor: It's past time for pulpits to be trumpets of truth
Most of us dislike change at least most of the time. The current attempt to change our direction from no accountability in our national spending …
-
-
-
Letter to the editor: Hope is a door left open for missing people from Sumter
I recently attended the funeral of Tommy Brailey, as did Brent Gracia's Mother and friend. We were there to support the Brailey family and …
-
-
-
Letter to the editor: Idolatry resurrects Adam's original sinful circumstance
Jesus placed the ones who "heard" God's truths regarding Jesus on or after May 10, 2023, and "rejected" it on Nov. 7, 2024, in the exact same …
-
-