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'Vegas Nights' April 4 fundraiser will support Sumter Habitat for Humanity's new ramp-building program
Dust off your poker face and get ready to roll the dice for a great cause. Sumter Habitat for Humanity is bringing the glitz and thrill of Las Vegas to Sumter for its "Vegas Nights" fundraiser on Friday, April 4. With a night filled with … more
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A vivid celebration of art: Sumter Artists' Guild, Pathfinders winners shine in creative spotlight
There is one word to describe the art that currently adorns the walls of Sumter County Gallery of Art: vivid. You could feel it the second you walked in. Not only are you greeted by the lovely chime of the doorbell, but you're also enveloped in … more
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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 … more
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 stepping back from ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" are some of this week's new streaming entertainment … more
'This is an experience': actor Robert Neary to bring 'So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience' to Sumter Opera House April 4
"Good times never seemed so good I've been inclined To believe they never would…" ... wrote Neil Diamond in the certified-gold ballad "Sweet Caroline." But the good times can be so good, and you can experience them come Friday, April 4, at … more
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Sumter piano students excel in S.C. Piano Festival
SUBMITTED Sumter piano students Katie Hanson, 9, Ananda Bucci, 11, Ethan Geter, 7, Lauren Tomlin, 10, and Anna Krueger, 15, received top ratings of Superior Plus (1+) and Superior (1) in the South Carolina Piano Festival Auditions held on … more
Sumter's Inspire! Festival completes week with homegrown artists, renowned talent
Week one of 2025 Inspire! Festival kicked off with two concerts that excited and enlightened Sumterites. On Friday, Sumter Original Brewery was where you got to see hometown talent such as Sumter-based bands HeyBo and Chappell Court take the stage … more
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'Ted Lasso' is coming back
Jason Sudeikis' mustache is making a comeback. "Ted Lasso," the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday. … more
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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 public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and police … more
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 line. SUMTER COUNTY The fifth-annual Sumter Inspire! Festival presented by Ackerman Legacy Foundation shares the community's love of art, music … more
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 students brought the cult classic to life with bold costumes and striking set design. With dramatic poses, faces painted and … more
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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 second-annual Pathfinders - Sumter County High School Seniors from March 14 to April 11 at the … more
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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 Springfest returns to downtown on Saturday, March 22. The festival debuted in March 2024, bringing hundreds of Sumterites and other South … more
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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 Disney's "Moana" was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii. The Los Angeles federal jury … more
What to stream: Lady Gaga, Daredevil, the Duchess of Sussex 'Deli Boys' and an evil Hugh Grant
Lady Gaga's seventh studio album "Mayhem" and a new lifestyle series on Netflix from the Duchess of Sussex called "With Love, Meghan" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to … more
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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 Philadelphia patrol officer fighting rampant opioid addiction in Peacock's "Long Bright River" are some of the … more
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Sumter Little Theatre's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' captures the art of listening in humorous, heartfelt performance
In a world brimming with noise, few plays execute the art of listening like Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs." This semi-biographical, coming-of-age comedy is a delicate balance of humor and heart, allowing audiences in on a Brooklyn family's … more
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Learn how to discover family history at genealogical society meeting on March 17
The next membership meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society will be held on Monday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Swan Lake Presbyterian Church, 912 Haynsworth St. Refreshments will be served following the … more
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Sumter Library invites all to meet 'Peace Cries the Soul' author Leah Dawkins on March 23
Friends of the Sumter County Library is inviting community members and book lovers to its 2025 Author Event on March 23. The event welcomes Leah Dawkins, author of the Beauregard Family Series with "Peace Cries the Soul." As the second book in … more
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Sir Anthony Hopkins will have a memoir out in fall, 'We Did OK, Kid'
NEW YORK (AP) - Sir Anthony Hopkins will have a memoir out this fall, its title inspired by a childhood picture. "We Did OK, Kid" will be published Nov. 4 by Summit Books, a Simon & Schuster imprint. "There is a photograph I keep on my phone … more
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