Look who was spotted across Sumter this past week, enjoying an annual concert, competing in local basketball playoffs and ...

DAR Sumter's Home Chapter Service in Seconds Committee delivered snacks donated by its members to Sumter Fire Department.

From left, Sumter school board Chairman Shawn Ragin, Crosswell Drive Elementary School Principal Shawn Hagerty, Sumter School ...

ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM.Ragin Preparatory Academy plays Newberry Academy for the SCISA 1A boys basketball state title at the Sumter County Civic Center in Sumter, SC, on February 28, 2026.

The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to the local ...

Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken ...

Get ready to flip for a good cause! The 63rd-annual Kiwanis Pancake Day is back, bringing 63 years of tradition, deliciousness and community spirit to town. The Kiwanis Club of Sumter supports ...

I just concluded a five-day visit hosting some young relatives. Both are adults in their early 30s. They have full-time jobs and make decent money, although they spend it as fast as they get it. My ...

SUBMITTED Sumter High School Principal Anamaria Sandor, Lemira Elementary School Principal Stephanie Gregg and Alice Drive Elementary School Principal Eric Masaitis have successfully completed the ...

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The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to ...

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations NEW YORK (AP) — Phil ...