Good morning, Sumter.

South Sumter Farmers Market on Sept. 25 offered line dancing, fellowship and fun local activities, with Councilman Calvin Hastie praising the event as a wonderful time for residents.

The market also welcomed attendees including a 101 year old community member named Elizabeth.

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Clarence L. 'Shorty' Shipman, a lifelong community figure who served as a postmaster and volunteer at his church, died peacefully with his children on Saturday, Oct. 3.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

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The Sumter YMCA's Camp Mac Boykin hosted its second-annual Family Fishing Day (Aim, Cast and Connect) on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Pinewood.

Families enjoyed fishing and archery during the event.

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Bishopville Animal Rescue Krew (B.A.R.K.) is asking for community support to continue rescuing, vetting and rehoming dogs statewide.

The small nonprofit, founded in 2010 and run by 10 volunteers, depends on local backing to keep operating.

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Protein is a building block for muscles, bones, and tissues and experts recommend using whole-food sources like chicken, eggs, and tofu in every meal.

Missy Corrigan of the YMCA urges residents to check their primary protein source when planning balanced meals & staying fit.

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Manning football hosted East Clarendon for its homecoming and region opener on Saturday, Oct. 3 (game held at Manning High) as photos showed a lively contest.

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Lakewood football hosted Hartsville for a Hall of Fame game on Saturday, Oct. 3 — photos capture the event's highlights.

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The Sumter High football team hosted Blythewood on Saturday, Oct. 3 in its season-opening region play that drew local fans and set the stage for a competitive school year.

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