Good morning, Sumter.

The free annual event hosted by the SC Trappers Association and DNR at Camp Woodie Wildlife Education Center runs Friday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 3 with trapping demonstrations and live auctions; a youth fishing rodeo for ages 5-17 runs Saturday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Airmen + Soldiers at Shaw Air Force Base ran and rucked with an American flag for 24 hours on Sept. 11 as part of a memorial run and walk commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring first responders and deployed servicemembers.

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The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale returns for five days beginning Oct. 16 at the library.

Community book enthusiasts can grab discounted titles while supporting local library programs.

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Sumter School District Superintendent Gerald Gary rode a bus route on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to see firsthand transportation challenges and will use his experience to guide future improvements in school transportation.

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Central Carolina Technical College Foundation received a $20,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support TradeShift-CORE, a workforce program that offers technical training, career coaching and job placement for skilled trades.

The program will serve up to 40 learners over the next year in Clarendon, Kershaw, Lee and Sumter counties.

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More families in Sumter are increasingly discussing finances as local financial advisor Reid Schwartz (of Creech Schwartz Wealth Management) says these conversations help pass on values and guide wealth transfer.

The trend prepares future generations for responsible financial planning.

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Sumter High volleyball hosted Blythewood in its region opener on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the school gym, and photos show players competing closely in the match.

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