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Lee County School District designates March 21 as a make-up day
To ensure  students receive the instructional time required, Lee County School District has designated Friday, March 21, 2025, as a make-up day due to the school closure caused by inclement … more
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Sen. Graham visits Sumter's 1st charter school to give flag to scholars
Liberty STEAM Charter School's scholars received a Monday morning visit from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who presented them with a United States flag that had flown over the nation's capitol. Graham … more
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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 school board votes 5-4 to rezone schools’ attendance lines based on 3-year-old plan
A little more than two years after the contentious issue of district realignment of school zone lines was postponed indefinitely in Sumter, the school board passed the measure Monday night in a 5-4 vote, and no timeline was provided. The rezoning … more
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Casting a vision for tomorrow's leaders in the classroom
About 200 high school students from Sumter and four other surrounding counties attend a Call Me MISTER recruitment showcase at University of South Carolina Sumter on Friday, March 7, in the Dr. C. Leslie Carpenter Auditorium. All … more
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Universities are facing big cuts to research funding. At Duke, it's a time for 'damage control'
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, Duke University is preparing for the worst. Like research universities around the United … more
MHS Monarch Connection Jazz Band rates Excellent
The Manning High School Monarch Connection Jazz Band, under the direction of Jordan D. Jefferson, traveled recently to Newberry College to participate in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment. The MCJB performed … more
District realignment is back before school board on Monday
A conversation on district realignment and redrawing school attendance lines is back on the table for Sumter School District's Board of Trustees. Public participation and board committee reports also highlight the agenda, which was posted online … more
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Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to "put herself out of a job" and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed by the … more
Morris College unveils bathroom upgrades in student dorms
"It's a great day to be a Hornet." Those were the first words expressed by Morris College Student Government Association President Princess Barrett last week at a ribbon-cutting ceremony unveiling new bathroom renovations in the students' … more
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Crestwood AFJROTC shines at Low Country Drill Competition
SUBMITTED The Crestwood High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) unit demonstrated excellence and discipline at the Low Country Drill Competition held on Saturday, Feb. 22. Competing against top units, Crestwood … more
Partnership, pizza on display as Sumter police, school district, Liberty STEAM celebrate Black History Month contest winners
Through the harmony of excited squeals and the aroma of hot pizza slices, a strong partnership was on full display as Sumter Police Department, Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM Charter School celebrated students for their creations and … more
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Cost overruns continue for Crestwood football stadium; total project estimate at $5.9 million now and could be more, district CFO says
Cost estimates for a new high school football stadium in Sumter School District have grown considerably, and it appears an original plan or itemized list for the project was never completed by administration. An early cost estimate from the time … more
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UPDATED: Leventis is new Area 8 trustee after runoff win
Former state senator Phil Leventis is the new Sumter School District Board of Trustees' Area 8 representative after winning the Tuesday, Feb. 25, runoff election over Keith Schultz. Leventis captured 55.7% of the total vote, compared to Schultz's … more
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Morris part of initiative to provide education in South Carolina prisons
In a groundbreaking initiative, Morris College and other institutions will unite to provide educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and empower them with the skills for successful re-entry into … more
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SHS chosen as Special Olympics Unified Champion School for 3rd time
On Friday, Feb. 21, Sumter High School received national banner recognition for being selected as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School for the third time. This honor is awarded to schools that … more
Leventis wins runoff; new Area 8 representative on Sumter school board
  Former state senator Phil Leventis is the new Sumter School District Board of Trustees’ Area 8 representative after winning Tuesday’s runoff election over Keith Schultz. … more
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Central Carolina Technical College campuses will be completely closed March 6-12
According to a news release from Central Carolina Technical College, the college's campuses will be completely closed from 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, until 8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, during … more
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UPDATED: Sumter Liberty STEAM Charter School's vision now is 4,000 students
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at another philanthropic investment event, Liberty STEAM Charter School founder and board Chairman Greg Thompson announced the school's vision now is to double total enrollment projections and serve 4,000 students in … more
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Sumter school board Area 8 runoff is Tuesday
And then there were two. If you live in Sumter School District Area 8, there is one more time to go to the polls to get an elected school board representative, and it is Tuesday. That day will be the runoff election between Phil Leventis and … more
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