Not even storm clouds could keep the crowd away. Rain fell steadily Thursday evening, but Sumter Museum marched on, bringing ...

SUMTER COUNTY Love shrimp? This feast's for you. Sumter Museum's 23th-annual Shrimp Feast featuring shrimp prepared a variety ...

Multiple tools and accessories were stolen from a historic structure and two men are have been charged in connection to the ...

Margie Lee Hayes Nelson, daughter of the late Henry George Hayes and Earlease Bradley Hayes, was born on Nov. 22, 1940, in ...

A 42-year-old Summerton man, who was originally considered a “person of interest” in connection to the April 13 death of John ...

Lillie Mae Clark Nelson, 89, wife of James Nelson, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. Born Oct. 21, 1935, in St. Charles (Lee County), she was the daughter of the late Robert Clark and Ada ...

Duke Energy helped the City of Sumter and Sumter Green work toward the city's commitment to a greener future by presenting a ...

Betty Irene Thompson Prescott, 89, widow of Arthur Joel Prescott, died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born ...

PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM The Puddin' Swamp Festival held Friday-Sunday, April 11-13, in Turbeville had ...

Hey there, I'm Trapper! I'm a young Carolina Dog mix with a zest for life. I'm as friendly as they come, always ready to play ...

Hello, I'm Simba, a young, playful male domestic shorthair with a heart full of love. At first, I might seem a bit shy, but ...

Mary Hinson Flower Show on view April 19, Brian Rutenberg art exhibit through June 13 at art gallery Sumter County Gallery of ...