The Sumter Item

A woman struck by an umbrella while dining died from her injuries, according to Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell. theitem.com/stories/woman-…

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South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal wreck involving a pedestrian on U.S. 15. theitem.com/stories/1-dead…

Mayesville is looking to abolish the town's municipal court and shift prosecution of municipal code violations to Sumter County Magistrate Court. theitem.com/stories/mayesv…

On Wednesday, May 13, a state historical marker was unveiled on Stamey Livestock Road near Frierson Road and Dalzell at the site of the former Dalzell School for Sumter Turks. theitem.com/stories/honori…

BREAKING: An experienced Sumter School District administrator who recently completed her role as acting superintendent here has accepted the interim superintendent position in Marion County. theitem.com/stories/former…

A Sumter man awaits a bond hearing in connection to the shooting death of his brother after an alleged argument on Tuesday, May 19. theitem.com/stories/sumter…

Sumter County's million in investment through Penny for Progress projects continued Friday as county officials and community members gathered for the groundbreaking of the new Stadium Road Emergency Medical Services station. theitem.com/stories/stadiu…

For many who graduate high school, college is not in their plans because of finances, but a local businessman's generosity has changed the lives of several young adults who recently became Morris College graduates. theitem.com/stories/morris…

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Two people were safely freed and a suspect was confirmed dead after a hostage situation on Monday. theitem.com/stories/1-dead…

"The Jewish people and the Christian community have always done well here," said Temple Sinai Site Manager Diana Roof. "[Through the series] We can bring the Jewish faith into the Christian community. We're all one because they're all stories we know." theitem.com/stories/temple…

A man was taken into custody Thursday evening after a disagreement at a Sumter County home led to shots being fired. theitem.com/stories/1-inju…

After an appropriate lease agreement could not be reached with Morris College to satisfy potential lenders' requests, Sumter school board Chairman Shawn Ragin's new public charter school will delay its opening by one year. theitem.com/stories/ragins…

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A policy initiative to remove minimum grade floors in public education that first began in Sumter a couple years ago is close to becoming state law in South Carolina now. theitem.com/stories/sc-law…

A newly released review by South Carolina State Election Commission identified several procedural, administrative and recordkeeping failures within Clarendon County Board of Voter Registration and Elections for the 2024 June and November elections. theitem.com/stories/state-…

Liberty STEAM Charter School’s Board of Directors will have a special-called meeting Wednesday afternoon regarding personnel, leadership appointments and revisions to its organizational structure at its network office in downtown Sumter. theitem.com/stories/person…

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A 22-year-old woman from Bishopville was pronounced dead the scene of a wreck on Tuesday. theitem.com/stories/lee-re…