Food
Daniel J. van Ackere/America's Test Kitchen via AP
For Sunday supper, try this bold and easy skillet pasta
Elizabeth Karmel via AP
Dive into a rich dish of zucchini, basil and mozzarella
Pumpkin cheesecake bars would be perfect for a fall get-together or at Halloween.
Make portable version of pumpkin cheesecake
Toasted pumpkin seeds can be plain or spicy
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows a mixed berry scone in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "All-Time Best Brunch."
Berry scones that are a flaky, honey-glazed brunch delight
This undated photo provided by America's Test Kitchen in September 2018 shows a deep dish apple pie in Brookline, Mass. This recipe appears in the cookbook "All-Time Best Holiday Entertaining."
The secret to a deep-dish apple pie? Precooking the apples
Joe Keller/America's Test Kitchen via AP
Tart cranberries and sour cream make pound cake sparkle
Carl Tremblay/America's Test Kitchen via AP
A nutty and dense coffee cake that's pure decadence is here
Panorama
IVY MOORE / SPECIAL TO THE SUMTER ITEM The cast of Sumter Little Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors" pauses during a recent rehearsal for a group photo. From left are: top row -Matt Wilt, Todd Warrick, Cierra Stewart (in plant), John Michael Osteen and David Shoemaker; front row - Alyssa Gibbs, Keonna Porter, Jaycie Wisor and Aaleyah Powell. The musical comedy opens Thursday, Oct. 18, and will run for 10 performances.

Extra performances added for SLT's 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Every element in Sumter Little Theatre's "Little Shop of Horrors" is on track to make it one of SLT's best, the show's director said. In fact, the theater has added an extra weekend of performances "because we want everyone to have a chance to …

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Engagements
MISS WINDHAM, MR. WALKER
Windham-Walker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Emory Windham of Manning announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Michael Windham of Manning, to Thomas Kirk Walker of Sumter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall Walker of Sumter. The bride-elect is the granddaughter …
MR. GALLISHAW, MISS CHARLES
Charles-Gallishaw Leonne Charles and James E. Gallishaw, both of Sumter, announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of Ms. Dorothy Charles of Sumter and Mr. Johannes Charles Sr. of Mount Vernon, New York, and the granddaughter of the late Albertha …
MISS ORTMANN, MR. HART
Ortmann-Hart Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chandler Ortmann of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Elizabeth Ortmann, to James Michael Hart of Columbia, son of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Wayne Hart of Tyrone, Georgia. The bride-elect is the …
MISS KING, MR. NEISLER
King-Neisler Mr. and Mrs. Calvin King of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Brooke Denise King of Sumter, to Cameron Neisler of Norwalk, Connecticut, son of Anton Neisler of Cary, North Carolina, and Debra Neisler of Charlotte, North …
MR. FERNANDES, MISS RACKLEY
Rackley-Fernandes Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rackley of Sumter announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Rackley of Charleston, to Roldão Bueno Fernandes Neto of Charleston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leocarlos Fernandes of …
Celebrations
MR., MRS. RALSTON C. MATHEWS
Mathewses celebrate 55 years Mr. and Mrs. Ralston C. Mathews of Sumter celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. Their three children are Patrice Mathews, Ritchie Mathews and Ralston Mathews. The couple has four grandchildren. Mrs. Mathews is …
MR., MRS. FRANK H. MOSES
Moseses celebrate 50 years Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Moses of Sumter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 27, 2018, with their children and grandchildren. A dinner was given in their honor by their three children and their spouses: Frank Jr. and Tracy Moses, …
Weddings
MR., MRS. RYAN M. DOLAN
Self-Dolan CHARLESTON - Anna McLaurin Self and Ryan Matthew Dolan, both of Charleston, were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at The Garden at Ashley Point. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Thomas Self Jr. and the …
MRS. JOHN T. POTTER
Townes-Potter MOUNT PLEASANT - Julie Catherine Townes and John Tyler Potter were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2018, at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mark Townes of Sumter and the …
MRS. JAMES M. HART
Ortmann-Hart Catherine Elizabeth Ortmann of Sumter and James Michael Hart of Columbia were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, at LinRan Farm in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chandler Ortmann of Sumter and the …
MRS. JOHN FURSE
Crabbe-Furse CHARLESTON - Lisa Joy Crabbe of Charleston and John Louden Furse of Aiken were united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Second Presbyterian Church. The bride is the daughter of Dr. Mark MacGregor and Dr. Linda Swain Crabbe of …
MRS. DAN REACH
Trammell-Reach CHARLESTON - Lauren Elizabeth Trammell of Mount Pleasant and William Daniel "Dan" Reach of Greenville were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018, at St. Luke's Chapel on the grounds of MUSC. Pastor Geoff Reppard of Seacoast Church …
Faith

On the front porch, shelling peas, learning life

They were sitting on the front screened-in porch, shelling peas. You could buy peas in a can, but the old woman said they were nasty. Besides, why buy something you could grow yourself? They had picked the peas early that morning while the cool …

Yesteryear
1944 - With two candles representing two years of service, Shaw Field WACs cut their birthday cake at the party held at the NCO Club. Front row from left are Pvt. Zimmerman, First Sgt. Doris Nevue, Lt. Virginia M. Kingsbury, WAC C.O. Lt. Helen Smith and Lt. Mary Edwards. Back row: Pvt. Florence Hahn, Pvt. Weinsberger and Pvt. Krause.

Air WACs celebrate 2 years; Gunsmoke '93 begins in Nevada

75 YEARS AGO - 1944 May 13 - May 19 - Impressive ceremonies marked the graduation from the Tuomey Hospital School of Nursing of eight cadet nurses. William Henry Shaw, superintendent of the city schools, was the principal speaker. Another …

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