The Sumter Item @theitem
Named one of America's '10 Newspapers That Do It Right' by Editor & Publisher. Serving Sumter, South Carolina and the surrounding region. theitem.com Sumter, SC Joined January 2009-
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Four people, including a woman from Sumter, were charged for throwing contraband over the fence at MacDougall Correctional Institution in Ridgeville. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
Mayesville Town Council members heard about two trail-related initiatives during its July 14 meeting, including a proposed educational partnership for local and regional trail projects. theitem.com/stories/mayesv…
In June the GED Testing Service recognized Stanley Hayes with the 2026 GED Educator of the Year award for his significant contributions to adult education and student success. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
Clarendon County is taking another step toward strengthening its disaster preparedness. theitem.com/stories/claren…
Two women from Sumter and Clarendon counties were among five who pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon, July 22, in a prison bribery scheme of $550,000. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
In two more district office hires in recent months, new Superintendent Gerald Gary has brought on an experienced and accomplished high school administrator into an academic role and a financial procurement official. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
To improve system-wide transportation inefficiencies, an independent consultant is conducting a summer-long study of Sumter School District's bus routes, and a district administrator provided a progress update to the full board last week. theitem.com/stories/consul…
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Sumter County Council advanced temporary moratoriums on new solar farms, data centers and battery energy storage systems during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 14. theitem.com/stories/county…
Nearly every property owner in Clarendon County is expected to see the estimated value of their property increase in 2026, but how much they ultimately pay in taxes will depend on more than the number printed at the top of their reassessment notice. theitem.com/stories/claren…
Mayesville is preparing to take the first major step toward preserving its historic town hall, launching a stabilization project before nearly $95,000 in federal funding expires at the end of the year. theitem.com/stories/mayesv…
"The blessing of it all is that the curse of Samson was cured by Jesus. I want to tell you tonight that because Jesus came back, you can come back." theitem.com/stories/be-the…
📰A look at our top headlines for the Weekend edition. Read more online: theitem.com/stories/saturd…
After fleeing, the vehicle caught fire. It was then that deputies discovered five children, between ages 1 and 7, were inside. theitem.com/stories/man-ab…
The United States Attorney Office announced the sentencing of three Sumter men arrested in 2023 on federal drug charges. theitem.com/stories/3-sumt…
For the second consecutive year, South Carolina has seen a decrease in fatal overdoses. Locally, Sumter has followed the trend. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
South Carolina Rep. Jim Clyburn is one of three who introduced a federal bill to establish a multi-site National Historical Park to honor Julius Rosenwald and his contributions to African American education. theitem.com/stories/rep-cl…
Col. Kevin D. Hicok, 20th Fighter Wing outgoing commander, relinquished the 20th FW guidon to Col. Hugh E. Walker III, 20th FW incoming commander, during the 2026 20th FW change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base on July 2. theitem.com/stories/20th-f…
The crash occurred at about 5:21 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at North Guignard Drive and Wactor Street. The coroner has identified the driver. theitem.com/stories/sumter…
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