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Sumter's Next Generation: Former Lakewood Class President Dais talks finding his way, building a legacy at Clark Atlanta University
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (403+ words) When Quindon Dais looks back at his 17-year-old self, it's with admiration. He remembers a young boy who walked the halls of Lakewood High School, sure of where he wanted to go in life even though he was still figuring…...
Dear Abby, Aug. 15, 2026: Wife doesn't want to be around husband's grandchildren
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (148+ words) The Sumter Item Dear Abby, Aug. 15, 2026: Wife doesn't want to be around husband's grandchildren DEAR ABBY: I've been with my husband, "Ted," for nearly 15 years, married for 11. He has two children, 38 and 33, and I have one who is 32. When we…...
District superintendent leads Back to School Worship Service
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (110+ words) The Sumter Item District superintendent leads Back to School Worship Service On Sunday, Aug. 9, Sumter School District Superintendent Gerald Gary speaks to the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church congregation during its Back to School Worship Service. Bookbags and school supplies were…...
Public Agenda: Aug. 8, 2026
1+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) SUMTER SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m., 1345 Wilson Hall Road (executive session at 6 p.m.) Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m., Administration Building, Council Chambers, 411 Sunset Drive, Manning Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 9:30 a.m., Family Court Room or the Main Court Room, located on the second floor…...
Sumter Museum invites families to free 'Curious George Reading Adventure"
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (229+ words) Families are invited to celebrate the end of summer with a fun-filled afternoon of stories and creativity at the Curious George Reading Adventure on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai Jewish History Center, part of the Sumter Museum campus. Inspired…...
Morris College welcomes three new leaders
3+ week, 4+ day ago (363+ words) On behalf the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff and students, Morris College President Dr. Said Sewell welcomes the arrival of two new interim vice presidents and one vice president to the campus of Morris College in the areas of student…...
Consultants completing school bus route audit in Sumter School District
4+ week, 15+ hour ago (139+ words) The Sumter Item Consultants completing school bus route audit in Sumter School District Administration’s goal is to ensure equitable instructional time across all grade levels To improve system-wide transportation inefficiencies, an independent consultant is conducting a summer-long study of Sumter…...
Back-to-school events help students start year off right
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (117+ words) The countdown to the first day of school has begun, which means it's out with the sun-filled summer days and in with backpacks filled with pens, pencils, papers and possibilities. To help make the transition a bit easier, local organizations…...
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
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (29+ words) The Sumter Item...