Good morning, Sumter.

The 3 Redneck Tenors will perform Beethoven and Blue Jeans this Friday at Patriot Hall (136 Haynsworth St) at 6:30 p.m., and the Savor Sumter Gourmet Burger Cookoff will be held Saturday, Sept.

12 from noon to 4 p.m. as a fundraiser for Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas.

Baylee Olivia Johnson, 24, and her unborn son Johnny died Aug.

31 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence within a circle of family. A funeral service is set at Northside Baptist Church (10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5), with visitation at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home (5–7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4).

Joey and Rhino are young tabby cats at the Sumter SPCA waiting for new homes.

The orange-and-white and gray kitties have been at the shelter since June, are good with other cats and kids, and might be fine with laid-back dogs.

Sumter and Sumter County will host their annual fireworks show at Dillon Park this Saturday to mark cooler weather, the start of college football season, and Labor Day; community members can enjoy a free local display.

The Sumter SPCA is seeking a home for Raya, an active husky mix over 2 years old who is spayed, heartworm negative, and good with kids, cats and dogs; she needs a privacy fence for safe play.

Contact the SPCA at 1140 S. Guignard Drive (803 773-9292) during open hours.

Sumter Symphony Orchestra held its debut concert at Patriot Hall on Saturday, Aug.

29. The group (led by conductor Nse Ekpo) featured 11 musicians performing as a new professional ensemble.

For young families covering a mortgage and college savings, expert Reid Schwartz of Creech Schwartz Wealth Management said term life insurance is an affordable way to replace income if a spouse dies unexpectedly.

He advised checking coverage as needs evolve versus more costly permanent policies for estate + business planning.

Attorney General Alan Wilson and state Sen. Mike Reichenbach visited Hidden Wounds Resource Center in downtown Sumter on Friday and joined volunteers as they packed boxes for veterans and families in need.

The center promoted plans for Hidden Wounds Village-Alpha, which will offer 12 affordable one-bedroom apartments for veterans.

Brody is a playful 10 to 12 weeks old pup ready to be adopted at Sumter Animal Control — located at 1240 Winkles Road — and adopters should call 803-774-3232 as spay/neuter proof is required.

Polly is a sweet pocket pit now available for adoption at Sumter Animal Control, 1240 Winkles Road; plus the shelter requires a spay or neuter agreement to bring her home.

Local swim teams from Sumter High, Lakewood and Wilson Hall competed at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center on Sept.

1, and athletes showcased their skills & sportsmanship during the meet.