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Williams' 'The Understudy' shines spotlight on local theater talent
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (117+ words) The Sumter Item Williams' 'The Understudy' shines spotlight on local theater talent Short film to premiere at Swan Lake Film Festival in September Familiar faces from Sumter Little Theatre are making the jump from the stage to the screen in…...
Lizard Man legend lives on
8+ hour, 33+ min ago (121+ words) The Sumter Item Lizard Man legend lives on Downtown business owners, others say Lee County annual festival promotes Bishopville, increases foot traffic BISHOPVILLE - It was a picture-perfect day here Saturday - minus the heat - for the Lizard Man Stomp, celebrating Lee…...
Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards
17+ hour, 30+ min ago (33+ words) The Sumter Item Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor and Druski makes history at BET Awards...
Past is Present, presented by Sumter Museum: President Sewell reflects on Morris College's 118 years of opening doors to the community, commitment to making a difference
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (29+ words) The Sumter Item...
South Carolina leads nationwide effort to commemorate America's 250th anniversary
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (317+ words) COLUMBIA - As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence, South Carolina is leading one of the country's most ambitious statewide efforts to honor, preserve and share the story of the American Revolution. While many Americans are familiar…...
Clarendon archives still in place, staff cuts loom months after vote to relocate collection, county administrator says
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (137+ words) The Sumter Item Clarendon archives still in place, staff cuts loom months after vote to relocate collection, county administrator says Nearly three months after Clarendon County Council approved temporarily relocating the county archives to The Manning Times, the collection remains…...
Winners of USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest announced
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (301+ words) University of South Carolina Sumter recently announced the winners of the 41st-Annual USC Sumter Spring Poetry Contest. This year's competition saw students from Sumter County middle and high schools submit poems with the support of their teachers. The mission of…...
Lizard Man Stomp "keeps the legend alive," event organizer says
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (491+ words) When: Saturday, June 27 Lee County made national headlines with the sighting of the Lizard Man on June 29, 1988, in Bishopville's Scape Ore Swamp, and this year will be the fifth for the festival commemorating the landmark event. The Lizard Man Stomp…...
Cut Rate: A look back at the diner that was part of Sumter since 1935
1+ week, 4+ day ago (18+ words) The Sumter Item...
'Masters of the Universe' could create new generation of He-Man fans
1+ week, 4+ day ago (947+ words) The Sumter Item 'Masters of the Universe' could create new generation of He-Man fans I look back on my formative years cherishing the memories of animated series from the '80s, action figures and remembering all the important lessons classic cartoons of…...