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The Sumter Item11 hours ago
PHOTOS: Wilson Hall football hosts Spartanburg Christian in SCISA 3A playoffs, on The Sumter ItemThe Sumter Item13 hours ago
Laurence Manning drops defensive battle with Porter-Gaud 15-10 in SCISA 4A playoffs, on The Sumter ItemOffense was hard to come by when Laurence Manning hosted Porter-Gaud in the first round of the SCISA 4A playoffs on Friday. That was to be expected after their first meeting, which LMA narrowly won …
The Sumter Item16 hours ago
Sumter High crushes Ashley Ridge to open postseason, rematch with Ridge View looms, on The Sumter ItemWhen the brackets for the SCHSL 5A playoffs were released, it would’ve been pretty easy for the Sumter High football team to look past their first-round matchup because of the opponent lurking in …
The Sumter Item16 hours ago
PHOTOS: Sumter High football hosts Ashley Ridge in SCHSL 5A playoffs, on The Sumter ItemThe Sumter Item22 hours ago
Your cardiovascular system: The lifeline of your body, on The Sumter ItemEvery second of every day, your cardiovascular system works to keep you alive. Whether you are sleeping, exercising, working, or relaxing, your heart and blood vessels continuously deliver the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to function. Yet, …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Demery defeats Pedalino, flips S.C. House District 64 seat, on The Sumter ItemMichele Demery defeated incumbent Fawn Pedalino in the S.C. House of Representative District 64 race. According to official results, in Sumter, Demery received 2,003 votes (64.5%), winning over Pedalino's 1,096 votes (35.3%). Pedalino led in …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
3 Sumter school board incumbents roll; 4th is headed to Nov. 17 runoff, on The Sumter ItemSolid voting records, name recognition and their support for the new superintendent might have led three Sumter school board incumbents to easy wins in election races Tuesday, while a fourth faces a runoff. Incumbent trustees the Rev. Ralph …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Sumter city council incumbent keeps seat, newcomer wins probate judge seat, on The Sumter ItemAn incumbent and a newcomer secured victories in local races during the 2026 midterm elections. SUMTER CITY COUNCIL Incumbent Anthony Gibson won the Sumter City Council District 1 seat, receiving 742 votes (58.8%) defeating Derek Gamble, who …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Merchant Iron Works celebrates 25 years of business in Sumter, on The Sumter ItemOn Thursday, Nov. 5, Merchant Iron Works Inc. in Sumter celebrated 25 years in business, owned by David and Laurie Merchant. Sumter Economic Development and several local speakers including Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives Rep. Murrell …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Public agenda: Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, on The Sumter ItemTo correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with PUBLIC AGENDA in subject line. SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, Nov. 12, at 5:30 p.m., registration / …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Clarendon briefs: Veterans Day event, Hallow Wilson marker unveiling are on Saturday, Nov. 7, on The Sumter ItemSign honoring Hallow Wilson will be unveiled at ceremony Nov. 7 The Alcolu community will gather on Saturday, Nov. 7, to honor Hallow "Roughhouse" Wilson and the legacy he left behind. The Hallow Wilson Honorary Street Sign Name Reveal and …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Poinsett-Bland Garden Club announces November Yards of Month, on The Sumter ItemPoinsett-Bland Garden Club, a member of the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc., is pleased to announce the selections for November's Yards of the Month: Business Yard of the Month - The Farm …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Sumterite Geraldine Singleton seeks donations for upcoming Thanksgiving dinner giveaway, on The Sumter ItemAs many residents know, it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Geraldine Singleton's Thanksgiving dinners. With the holiday fast approaching, she is seeking donations to help get it done and make it possible. Monetary donations are preferred, as …
The Sumter Item22 hours ago
Life in the Palmetto State: Winds in the scriptures, on The Sumter ItemI have a place on my farm that I go and sit to pray and read my Bible. It's an old woods pond that I have worked on over the years to expand and deepen. It's not much and ridiculously dry right now, but it's my go-to for solace and peace. I …
Post and CourierYesterday
Football teams advance to second round, on Post and CourierAs the saying goes, “Two out Three Ain’t Bad.”
WACH.comYesterday
High School Football Playoffs | First Round Highlights and Scores, on WACH.comThe high school football playoffs got underway on Friday, November 6th with the first round.Below are scores for games in the SCHSL and SCISA that featured team
The Sumter ItemNov. 6
Crestwood's Epps runs wild on way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week, on The Sumter ItemCrestwood sophomore Darrell "Shiloh" Epps has worn a lot of different hats for the Knights this fall. Offensively, he's bounced between wide receiver and running back throughout his first varsity season but was told heading into the regular season …
The Sumter ItemNov. 6
Scott's Branch taking advantage of first-round bye after strong regular season, on The Sumter ItemWhile most of the playoff teams in South Carolina began their postseason journeys on Friday night, the Eagles from Scott's Branch were scouting. They earned a first-round bye in the newly split SCHSL 1A-Division II, earning the No. 5 seed in the …
The Sumter ItemNov. 6
S.C., Sumter set turnout records for a midterm election, on The Sumter ItemInflation and high prices drove South Carolinians to the polls in the 2026 general election, and statewide records were set for voter turnout for a nonpresidential election during the last 30 years. For the first time, more than 2 million state …
The Sumter ItemNov. 6
Saturday-Tuesday, Nov. 7-10, 2026, on The Sumter ItemThe Sumter ItemNov. 6
Sam's Homemade Biscuits reopens on Miller Road as bridge construction is finished, on The Sumter ItemNearly two months after a temporary closure, Sam's is serving up biscuits once again. The business, which opened in fall 2025, posted on Facebook this past September that it would close as construction on the Miller Road bridge continued. The …
The Sumter ItemNov. 6
Sumter man charged after allegedly firing weapon during domestic dispute, on The Sumter ItemA Sumter man was charged on Friday, Nov. 6 after a domestic dispute turned violent. Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on U.S. 15 after reports of a domestic …
The Island NewsNov. 6
BA volleyball claims state title, on The Island NewsThe Beaufort Academy Lady Eagles volleyball team beat King’s Academy 3-1 in Sumter to take the SCISA 2A State Championship on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Sumter.
WIS News 10Nov. 6
U.S. Sen. Cory Booker to visit South Carolina for NAACP events, on WIS News 10U.S. Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is scheduled to visit South Carolina twice this month for NAACP events in Sumter and Charleston.
WLTXNov. 6
Veterans job fair in Sumter Tuesday offers dozens of employers, free resume help, on WLTXCamo to Careers runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sumter County Civic Center, the day before Veterans Day. SC Works staff will help with resumes and interviews.
Post and CourierNov. 6
Palmetto Goodwill awarded $50,000 grant from AT&T to expand digital literacy in the Pee Dee region, on Post and CourierThe funding will support Palmetto Goodwill's Digital Navigator Program, which provides digital literacy training that will serve k-12 students, caregivers and families attending Title I schools in rural Florence and Sumter Counties.
WIS News 10Nov. 5
Sumter volunteers pack Thanksgiving meal boxes for veterans in need, on WIS News 10Volunteers in Sumter are stepping up ahead of the holidays to ensure local military veterans do not go hungry.
WPDENov. 5
Duke Energy launches $500K hunger relief campaign, expands fresh food access in Pee Dee, on WPDEDuke Energy is investing more than $500,000 to fight hunger across South Carolina, including a new partnership in Florence aimed at helping families throughout
The Island NewsNov. 5
LOWCO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE & RESULTS, on The Island NewsScores and schedules for the area’s high school football teams.
Columbia StarNov. 5
REAL ESTATE, on Columbia StarColliers South Carolina has announced the following recently completed commercial real estate transactions within the Columbia region in Q3 of 2026: Industrial Chuck Salley, SIOR; Thomas Beard, SIOR; and John Peebles, SIOR represented Weston, Inc. in the disposition of a 317,865-square-foot, fully leased industrial building at 227 Browntown Way in Bishopville to Blue Owl for $28,171,955. The team also represented
Live 5 NewsNov. 5
Lowcountry high school football - Week 12, on Live 5 NewsFt. Dorchester at Wando is Game of the Week
WLTXNov. 5
Sumter County approves new data center rules, on WLTXNew rules for data centers in Sumter County have now been approved, but a temporary ban on new permits remains in place.
The StateNov. 5
Prepare for dense fog in Pee Dee Thursday morning, on The StateThe NWS Columbia SC issued a report at 6:35 a.m. on Thursday for dense fog until 9 a.m. The alert is for Chesterfield, Lee and Sumter counties.
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
Clarendon County incumbent candidates retain their seats after midterm election, on The Sumter ItemIncumbents in Clarendon County local offices will be keeping their seats for another term. According to unofficial results, all incumbents from Clarendon County Council, Clarendon County School …
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
It's Olive's turn to be cared for and loved now, on The Sumter ItemOlive is a gentle, loving girl who is approximately 5 years old and weighs 35 pounds. This sweet girl isn't asking for much in life. She enjoys casual walks, spending time with the other dogs, and most of all, sitting close to her favorite …
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
Buddy loves company and would be the perfect family or service dog, on The Sumter ItemBuddy is available for adoption. He would make a great pet for anyone; he may even make a great service dog. If you're looking for a "Buddy" to take out in public, a road trip partner, a furry friend to take into hospitals, schools, nursing …
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
Church news: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, on The Sumter ItemTo update your listing or add a listing, please email pressrelease@theitem.com and include Church News in the subject line. Church Women United World Community Day in 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, starting at 10 a.m. at Mechanicsville …
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
Crestwood rolls past Lakewood to close their regular season, on The Sumter ItemSumter County rivals Crestwood and Lakewood continued their regular season of duking it out in the final week of the regular season on Friday. It was all CHS, as the Knights ran away with a commanding 55-6 win. Crestwood now turns their attention to …
The Sumter ItemNov. 4
Sumter's Veterans Day Parade is next week, on The Sumter ItemIf it's early November, the annual Sumter County Veterans Day Parade is right around the corner, and as is tradition, the parade will occur next week on Veterans Day, which is Wednesday, Nov. 11. An addition to this year's festivities in downtown …
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Sumter’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
TurnoutLocal voter turnout in the 2026 general election was 60%, and Sumter County also set an early voting record, results show.
Local voter turnout in the 2026 general election was 60%, and Sumter County also set an early voting record, results show. Statewide, South Carolina set turnout records for a nonpresidential election during the last 30 years.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Sumter Item
Job fairIf you're a veteran looking for work, Camo to Careers runs 9 a.m.
If you're a veteran looking for work, Camo to Careers runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Sumter County Civic Center, the day before Veterans Day. Dozens of employers will be there, and SC Works staff will help with resumes and interviews.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: WLTX
PlayoffsSumter beat Ashley Ridge 49-7 in the 5A first round Friday, Nov.
Sumter beat Ashley Ridge 49-7 in the 5A first round Friday, Nov. 6. Scott's Branch, meanwhile, earned a first-round bye as the No. 5 seed in the newly split SCHSL 1A-Division II.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WACH.com, The Sumter Item
BiscuitsSam's Homemade Biscuits has reopened on Miller Road nearly two months after a temporary closure.
Sam's Homemade Biscuits has reopened on Miller Road nearly two months after a temporary closure. The business, which opened in fall 2025, posted on Facebook in September that it would close as construction on the Miller Road bridge continued.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: The Sumter Item
GrantPalmetto Goodwill was awarded a $50,000 grant from AT&T on Oct.
Palmetto Goodwill was awarded a $50,000 grant from AT&T on Oct. 26 to expand digital literacy resources. The money supports its Digital Navigator Program for K-12 students, caregivers and families at Title I schools, and will benefit rural Florence and Sumter Counties.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Post and Courier
PlayoffsIf you're headed out tonight, a SCHSL 5A first-round playoff game has Ashley Ridge (3-7) at Sumter, and kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
If you're headed out tonight, a SCHSL 5A first-round playoff game has Ashley Ridge (3-7) at Sumter, and kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Sumter Memorial Stadium, where gates open an hour early and a clear bag policy is in effect. Laurence Manning Academy hosts Porter-Gaud (6-4) at 7:30 p.m. in the first round of the SCISA playoffs.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: Live 5 News, Hometown Ticketing, Hometown Ticketing
VeteransNearly 20 Duke Energy employees spent two hours at Hidden Wounds' Sumter location assembling Thanksgiving meal boxes for military families in need.
Nearly 20 Duke Energy employees spent two hours at Hidden Wounds' Sumter location assembling Thanksgiving meal boxes for military families in need. Duke Energy organizers say more than 856,000 people across South Carolina face food insecurity.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: WIS News 10
Real estateColliers South Carolina says it represented Weston, Inc.
Colliers South Carolina says it represented Weston, Inc. in the lease of 67,410 square feet of industrial space at 31 Plowden Mill Road in Sumter to Farm & Home Supply. The deal was among the Columbia-region transactions the firm listed for the third quarter of 2026.
News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Columbia Star