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The Academy of Country Music Awards are here; Luke Combs leads the nominations
Reba McEntire is hosting Thursday's Academy of Country Music Awards, promising a night of memorable performances, including a tribute to Toby Keith. When McEntire takes the stage at the Ford Center …
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In new memoir, Tom Selleck looks back at the hard years that made him a star in 'Magnum, P.I.'
NEW YORK - Tom Selleck starts his memoir in the middle of a car crash. He is 17 and in the passenger seat …
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Central Carolina Community Foundation names new president/CEO
Central Carolina Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees has selected Georgia Mjartan …
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Sumter Civic Chorale conductor passes baton after 10 years of singing, service
Time flies when you're having fun. The bittersweet part about it is at some point, it has to come to an …
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Crowd enjoys annual Homegrown concert to benefit nonprofit
The Thursday, May 2, installment of Homegrown, the annual concert series benefitting The Sounds of Grace, …
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Palmetto Pickle Music Festival coming to New Zion May 18
NEW ZION - Country recording group Sawyer Brown will be the featured entertainment at the 2024 Palmetto …
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What to stream this weekend: Zac Efron, Indigo Girls, 'Dark Matter,' 'Mother of the Bride'
Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White starring in the family wrestling dynasty in "The Iron Claw" and …
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Learn about Sumter's history at Backcountry Springtime, explore a farm on Ag+Art Tour and find plenty of antiques this weekend
To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject …
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With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back
With some help from artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis, celebrated for his …
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Stunt performers on their rough-and-tumble life
NEW YORK - There are two things to keep in mind while being burned alive for a movie scene. The …
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House delivered a rebuke to President Joe Biden Thursday for pausing a shipment of bombs to Israel, passing legislation that seeks to force the weapons transfer as …
PROSPERITY, S.C. — Despite the gloomy weather, Monday brought bright prospects for Patrick Walters , who leveraged the opportunity to inflict a straight-up South Carolina smackdown en …
Jertie McLean Hanna, 91, widow of Paul Ray Hanna Sr., died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility in Summerton. Born Sept. 5, 1932, in the Nesmith Community of Williamsburg …
Richard Porcher Jr., AKA “Ricky,” son of the late Richard Porcher Sr. and Rebecca Lonnon Porcher, was born March 29, 1967, in Sumter. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, May …
Louretta Gamble, 86, died Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at her home. Born in St. Charles on April 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Isabella Susie Williams. The family will …
Joseph Holmes, 78, son of the late Holland Holmes and Mary Hunter Holmes, was born on April 26, 1946, in Sumter. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital …
Tom Patrick Lovett, 93, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 13, 2024. Tom was born Dec. 19, 1930, to the late Dennis P. and Florence K. Lovett in Denver, Colorado. He met his late wife, …
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Dear Abby, May 16, 2024: Gifts given by in-law look awfully familiar
DEAR ABBY: I recently married "John," the love of my life. I have a great relationship with my mother-in-law, "Sarah." She and my father-in-law …
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Dear Abby, May 15, 2024: This famous brownie recipes comes with its own warning
DEAR ABBY: I have read that you have a sweet tooth. I do, too. That's why I'm interested in your recipe booklets, particularly if you have …
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Dear Abby, May 14, 2024: Son has become a doormat to cheating, abusive wife
DEAR ABBY: Our daughter-in-law is morally corrupt, egotistical and narcissistic. For almost a year she has been blatant about having an affair …
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Dear Abby, May 13, 2024: Relationship with younger partner collapses bitterly
DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged gay man who has never had any serious relationships. A few months ago, I met a 22-year-old guy. He seemed really …
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Claire is a calm and gentle soul looking for her forever home. This sweet girl is pleasant as can be, always content to lounge quietly and soak up the love from the volunteers. At 43 pounds and 4 to 6 years old, Claire is the perfect size for …
Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter had 2 pavilions for activities, entertainment
Reflections revisits two pavilions once located at Second Mill (Sunset Lake) and Pocalla Springs. Webster's Dictionary defines a pavilion as a building or part of a building often partly opened and highly ornamented used for entertainment, exhibits …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Letter to the editor: Satan identifies as God
One day Satan, the old devil, will identify as God. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 (KJV) says concerning Satan (appearing as the antichrist after the …
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Letter to the editor: Happy Mother's Day to Sumter mothers
Back when my son, Jimmy, was about 7 years old, he asked to go to his grandmother's house. We lived on Boulevard Road in Sumter, and Mama, …
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Letter to the editor: Party seems to take lead from antisemites
Who knew that the party of John Kennedy and Bill Clinton would morph into the party that seems to be taking its lead narrative from a large …
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Letter to the editor: Sumter, a tale of 2 cities: The haves and have nots
I am amazed how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling to survive and …
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Letter to the editor: Letter about protests couldn't be better said
Many thanks to Kathleen Kreklau for her letter concerning the disruptive protests on college campuses. It could not have been better said. Now, …
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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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