Donald Francis Henry Jr., 81, beloved husband of Laura Egnozzi Henry, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born Feb. 16, 1945, in Athens, Louisiana, he was a ...

Johnnie A. Gore Jr., 82, husband of Joan Porter Gore, died Monday, July 6, 2026, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter. Born Nov. 12, 1943, in St. Charles, South Carolina, he was the son of the ...

Lakevia Durant, 34, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at MUSC Medical Center, Charleston. Born Sept. 3, 1991, in Sumter, she was the daughter of Larry Durant and Barbara Shaw. The family will receive ...

Farincee Ann James, daughter of the late Charles Merritt and Evanna Merritt, was born on Jan. 3, 1953, in Manhattan (Harlem), New York. She entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her ...

To correct any information or to make a submission to Public Agenda, email pressrelease@theitem.com with PUBLIC AGENDA in subject line. SUMTER COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION / ELECTION COMMISSION Thursday, ...

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged a former Mechanicsville United Methodist Church treasurer after she admitted to stealing more than $400,000 from church accounts.  On Monday, ...

Patterson School of Dance performs a piece titled "Stars and Stripes Forever" as Bishopville Opera House hosted "Pathway to ...

Honey Hive opened in the former Cut Rate Diner space on Monday for breakfast and lunch in Sumter on Monday, July 6. The ...

Educators spent Tuesday, June 30, learning and growing at the "Plant Your Practice - See Me, Measure it, Grow it" Visible ...

Attendees can enjoy an evening of creativity, culture and community … Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding ...

Looking for a tiny dog with a big personality? Meet Oreo! This adorable little Chihuahua mix is just 1 year old and weighs ...

Milo is a handsome gentleman with the sweetest eyes and an endless supply of love to give. The Sumter SPCA is located at 1140 ...