This week we formerly welcomed Palmetto College’s new Chancellor, Dr. Craig Wilson. We were excited to hear more about his ...

The Sumter County Middle School Conference recognized their all-conference volleyball players and football players at Bates ...

This is the 27th year of the Cycles for Christmas project, sponsored by Evening Optimist Club of Sumter. The goal is to ...

Lemira Elementary School was honored by Sumter School District's Board of Trustees on Monday, Nov. 17, for winning the South ...

Sumter County served as host for the 8U Eastern District Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sumter's all-stars came out on ...

To help more area families enjoy a happy Thanksgiving, Sumter United Ministries distributed 150 dinner boxes to local clients ...

Sumterites who did not participate in the community forums are encouraged to complete a short Superintendent Search Online ...

Master Sgt. William James Dyer Sr., 74, son of the late Jospeh Dyer and Lucille Rose, was born on Nov. 26, 1950, in Quitman, ...

The Sumter Item is bringing an extra dose of cheer to the holiday season with the debut of JingleFest, a brand-new, ...

Halloween came and was gone before you could blink an eye! I enjoy seeing all the kids dress up and take on the persona of ...

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the names of the individuals who died in a wreck on Broad Street early Thursday ...

The holiday season is all about sharing joy, and there are plenty of ways right here in Sumter to help make the season ...