What to Stream: 'Civil War,' Snow Patrol, 'How to Die Alone,' Sylvester Stallone and 'Uglies'

This image released by A24 shows Cailee Spaeny, left, and Kirsten Dunst in a scene from "Civil War."

Hallmark launching a streaming service with two new original series, and Bill Skarsgård out for revenge in "Boy Kills World" are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a …

Things to do across the Midlands: Grab a slider at Palmetto Optimist Club's Burger Cookoff, a beer at fest in Lake City or join Power Comicon in Florence, all on Sept. 14

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To make a submission to our events list, email pressrelease@theitem.com with EVENTS in the subject line. SUMTER COUNTY The Palmetto Optimist Club's Burger Cookoff event returns to downtown Sumter's Rotary Plaza on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to …

James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93

In this Oct. 20, 2010 file photo, actor James Earl Jones sits for a photograph backstage at the Golden Theater in New York. Jones died on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the age of 93.

NEW YORK (AP) — James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to …

Maya Rudolph gets career Emmy No. 6, Angela Basset wins her first at Creative Arts Emmys

Maya Rudolph kisses her trophy for outstanding character voice-over performance on “Big Mouth" on night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maya Rudolph won her sixth career Emmy on Saturday night, taking the trophy for best character voice-over for her work on "Big Mouth" at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, while …

'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' jolts box office with $110 million opening weekend

This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Michael Keaton in a scene from "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice."

After 36 years of waiting, the juice is finally loose again in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," this time racking up $110 million in its premiere weekend. The long-awaited Tim Burton sequel is the …

Food

There's no butter in apple butter, but it spreads deliciously

What to eat and not eat to keep your brain healthy

Tequila, butter create a saucy base for garlicky, spicy shrimp

Chilean Beef, Tomato and Corn Sauté is ready in 35 minutes.

This Chilean sauté of beef and summer produce is comforting yet light

Shrimp Ceviche can be served with tortilla or plantain chips or scoop-sized pieces of lettuce such as bibb or butter.

5 delicious summer meals for when it's too hot to cook

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Circassian chicken, a popular Turkish meze dish and an elevated form of chicken salad.

Skip the mayonnaise for an elevated take on chicken salad

Arts & Entertainment

PHOTO PROVIDED Porches of Sumter returns to West Calhoun Street on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Porches of Sumter returns to historic district, still seeks vendors

Get ready for a night when Sumter's porches come to life - all with your help! Porches of Sumter, hosted by Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce and presented by FTC and Tandem Health, returns Thursday, Oct. 3, blending mouthwatering local cuisine, …

Sumter County Gallery of Art's opening of new exhibits sparks conversation, reflection with artist Kevin Cole

Visiting Sumter County Gallery of Art's newest exhibitions goes beyond an encounter with art but is a …
Fall is bringing fantasy (and romantasy), literary fiction, politics and Taylor-ed book offerings

NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Sanderson, whose epic "Wind and Truth" is a highlight of the upcoming …
Sumter's Patriot Hall begins renovations with $5M in allocated money

Sumter's beloved Patriot Hall is about to get a fresh, new look. After decades of hosting countless …
Sumter Little Theatre opens 85th year with hilarious spin on family dynamics

Whether it's the number of licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop or the peeling of an …
What to Stream: George Strait, 'Rebel Ridge,' Astro Bot, 'Slow Horses' and Mormon influencers

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," a docuseries following young wives in Utah, and the suspenseful …

Angelina Jolie dazzles Venice Film Festival with 'Maria,' a biopic about opera legend Maria Callas

VENICE, Italy (AP) — For Angelina Jolie, portraying the famed opera singer Maria Callas meant …
What to stream: Adam Sandler, John Legend, 'Only Murders in the Building' and Star Wars Outlaws

"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" returning for its second season and Adam Sandler's …
The plot to attack Taylor Swift's Vienna shows was intended to kill thousands, a CIA official says

BERLIN (AP) — The suspects in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna earlier …
Your own personalized 'SportsCenter'? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service

BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — ESPN is looking at using artificial intelligence to create personalized …

Engagements

Celebrations

100th birthday celebration for Sumterite Anna Green Sumterite Anna Green celebrates her 100th birthday on Saturday at Saint Mark Four Bridges Baptist Church with family and friends. She is shown here with her niece Gloria McFadden.

Happy 100th birthday, Christine! A century ago, in August 1924, the world was abuzz with change. U.S. Army planes performed the first round-the-world flight, Macy's staged its first Thanksgiving Day parade, and the Roaring '20s were in full swing, bringing jazz and flapper fashion …

Weddings

Faith

Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

First Baptist Missionary Church, 219 S. Washington St., announces: - Friday, Sept. 13 - A food giveaway will be held at 1 p.m. while supplies last. Hearts United, which meets at Bethesda Church of God, 2730 Broad St., announces: - Kingdom …

Column by Rev. William Holland: Your faithfulness and hard work deserve appreciation

As the calendar eased out of August into September, we thank God for our blessings and will soon see the …
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Aunt Jean

My Aunt Jean passed away. In the odd genealogy of my family, she was not really my aunt but my first …
Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in …
Column by Rev. William Holland: Investing our abilities into God's kingdom

As a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I'm honored to have the opportunity to provide …
Why is an ultimate goal called a 'Holy Grail?'

For decades, winning an Olympic medal has been described as the Holy Grail of sports. Athletes aren't the …

'Gentle and Lowly' author to be keynote at Wilson Hall Mission Series

If it is the beginning of the fall semester, that means Wilson Hall is preparing for its annual …
Church news: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church …
Column by Pastor Billy Holland: Hearing is one thing, obeying is another

Having the opportunity to be engaged in a constant dialogue with Christ is more than just a hope. …
Pastor Clay Smith: Ignoring the King...

Jesus told a story about a King who threw a wedding banquet for his son. He sent invitations, and …

Yesteryear

Column by Rev. William Holland: Your faithfulness and hard work deserve appreciation

As the calendar eased out of August into September, we thank God for our blessings and will soon see the …
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Aunt Jean

My Aunt Jean passed away. In the odd genealogy of my family, she was not really my aunt but my first …
Church news: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024

To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in …
Column by Rev. William Holland: Investing our abilities into God's kingdom

As a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I'm honored to have the opportunity to provide …
Why is an ultimate goal called a 'Holy Grail?'

For decades, winning an Olympic medal has been described as the Holy Grail of sports. Athletes aren't the …

'Gentle and Lowly' author to be keynote at Wilson Hall Mission Series

If it is the beginning of the fall semester, that means Wilson Hall is preparing for its annual …
Church news: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024

To update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church …
Column by Pastor Billy Holland: Hearing is one thing, obeying is another

Having the opportunity to be engaged in a constant dialogue with Christ is more than just a hope. …
Pastor Clay Smith: Ignoring the King...

Jesus told a story about a King who threw a wedding banquet for his son. He sent invitations, and …

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