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Join SC7 Day 16 for an outdoor recreation expo and walk on July 16 and visit the first Florence Card Fest on July 18
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (562+ words) The Sumter Item Join SC7 Day 16 for an outdoor recreation expo and walk on July 16 and visit the first Florence Card Fest on July 18 To make a submission to our events list, email [email protected] with EVENTS in the subject line. Shop…...
Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (96+ words) The Sumter Item Bridge builder and 'Trump whisperer': Lindsey Graham's role in the Senate not easily filled More Articles to Read Falling gas prices cut inflation last month yet renewal of Iran war could limit progress Warsh says Fed has…...
Rep. Clyburn backs bill for multi-site historic national park to honor Rosenwald Schools
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (120+ words) The Sumter Item Rep. Clyburn backs bill for multi-site historic national park to honor Rosenwald Schools 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…...
Digital overload and mental health: It's OK to unplug
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (492+ words) Smartphones, tablets, computers and smartwatches have made it easier than ever to stay connected. We can answer emails, catch up on the news, scroll through social media and communicate with friends and family, all within minutes. While technology offers many…...
Habitat home opens new chapter for Sumter mother and son
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (13+ words) The Sumter Item...
Clarendon briefs, July 11, 2026: Spaghetti dinner, golf, back-to-school events
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (404+ words) To add your event to the Clarendon Briefs, please email [email protected] with Clarendon Briefs in the subject line. Briggs DeLaine Pearson Foundation End of the Year celebration SUMMERTON - Join the Briggs DeLaine Pearson Foundation's End of the Year Celebration from…...
The states where flood risk is rising fastest, and how many homes aren't insured for it
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (1692+ words) Floods are the costliest and most common natural disaster in the U.S., causing more than $8 billion in damage in 2024, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. $3.8 billion happened in areas not considered high risk. Fathom’s U.S. Flood Risk Index [2026] estimates that…...
Sumter school board passes budget at final reading; Ragin, Alston change votes to not support it
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (132+ words) The Sumter Item Sumter school board passes budget at final reading; Ragin, Alston change votes to not support it New Sumter School District Superintendent Gerald Gary's first budget includes new district office-level positions to help with retention and satisfaction of…...
Column: America's multicultural miracle
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (825+ words) The welcoming reception that so many European soccer fans have received as they have crossed the nation in pursuit of World Cup games has struck many as a happy surprise of the summer of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…...
Sumter, Clarendon campers enjoy team building, brotherhood at Gamma Iota's Camp A.M.I.G.O.
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (129+ words) The Sumter Item Sumter, Clarendon campers enjoy team building, brotherhood at Gamma Iota's Camp A.M.I.G.O. Gamma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosted Camp A.M.I.G.O, welcoming 13 campers to Camp Bob Cooper for three days of team bonding, confidence building…...