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Turnovers sink Lakewood in 34-12 loss to Lamar, TIM LEIBLE, December 31, 2069

S.C. senators want governor to name comptroller after $3.5B error, JAMES POLLARD, March 24, 2023

Lakewood's Ridgill runs, jumps his way to Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week, TIM LEIBLE, March 24, 2023

Slain soldier's name released in Sumter murder-suicide, SHELBIE GOULDIN, March 24, 2023

In Sumter mass shooting, 3 children were siblings, 2 adults were U.S. Army Central soldiers, officials confirm, SHELBIE GOULDIN, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 24, 2023

China and Russia: Explaining a long, complicated friendship, HUIZHONG WU, March 24, 2023

Manning man arrested on murder charges in connection to February drive-by shooting, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, March 24, 2023

Fed facing a blurrier outlook as it meets to weigh rate hike, Jerome Powell, March 24, 2023

Sotheby's hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible, ILAN BEN ZION, March 24, 2023

Opinion: DeSantis was right on Ukraine, PATRICK J. BUCHANAN, March 24, 2023

Sumter coroner: "I was not mentally prepared" for scene of children's deaths in murder-suicide, SHELBIE GOULDIN, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 24, 2023

Domestic-related shooting in Sumter leaves 2 adults, 3 children dead, SHELBIE GOULDIN, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 24, 2023

Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: You can rest fully in peace in Jesus, JOEY DURHAM, March 24, 2023

Arkansas restricts school bathroom use by transgender people, ANDREW DeMILLO, ANDREW De MILLO, March 24, 2023

Names released in Sumter murder-suicide that claimed 3 siblings, Shaw-based U.S. Army Central soldier, SHELBIE GOULDIN, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 24, 2023

Fed raises key interest rate by quarter-point despite concerns, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, March 23, 2023

Sen. Scott to give 2024 'political update' to donors, MEG KINNARD, March 23, 2023

John Wick: Chapter 4' expected to be epic treat, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 23, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: 'Creed III' entertaining, Stallone is missed, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 20, 2023

New COVID-19 origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market, MARIA CHENG, DAKE KANG, March 20, 2023

Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college, COLLIN BINKLEY, March 20, 2023

Sumter native catches world-record saltwater fish in 2022, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 20, 2023

S.C. hunters who harvest a tagged coyote can earn free lifetime license, SCDNR, March 20, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: 'Jesus Revolution' isn't just for Christian movie-goers, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 17, 2023

East Clarendon's Cooper gets time as South Carolina routs Norfolk State, PETE IACOBELLI, March 17, 2023

Bid opens to fire Eckstrom for $3.5B accounting error, JEFFREY COLLINS, March 17, 2023

U.S., Russian military chiefs resume contact to discuss drone, Lolita C. Baldor, TARA COPP, March 17, 2023

Opinion: The green of winter gives us magic, TOM POLAND, March 17, 2023

Michael B. Jordan delivers a brawler in 'Creed III, LINDSEY BAHRAP Film, March 17, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: It's such a little thing to be right, Reverend Doctor Clay Smith, March 17, 2023

S.C. House's $13.8 billion budget debate slowed by Republican battle, JEFFREY COLLINS, March 15, 2023

Government races to reassure U.S. that banking system safe, CATHY BUSSEWITZ, March 14, 2023

Fed criticized for missing red flags before bank collapse, Jerome Powell, March 14, 2023

Colleen Yates, one of Sumter City Council's 1st female leaders, dies at 93, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 14, 2023

Bass fishing season is here, tournaments are plentiful on Santee Cooper, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, March 11, 2023

Outdoor column by Dan Geddings: At the hunt club, DAN GEDDINGS, March 11, 2023

DeSantis visits Iowa as interest in likely Trump rival increases, THOMAS BEAUMONT, March 11, 2023

Homeowner held hostage for 3 hours in Alcolu by suspect in Virginia homicide, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, March 11, 2023

Ukrainians who fled war face end of temporary U.S. sanctuary, JULIE WATSON, March 11, 2023

Opinion: Working together is essential for every family, Doctor Glenn Mollette, March 10, 2023

Despite warming weather, annual Sumter Fireside Fund still helps those with compounding hardships, KEVIN HOWELL, March 8, 2023

The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: A look inside Scott's Branch basketball's 4th-straight championship appearance, ISAIAH LUCAS, March 8, 2023

Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: May everyone who has accepted Christ declare who He is and the price He paid, JOEY DURHAM, March 8, 2023

Opinion: Parents and children are the GOP future, Josh Hammer, March 8, 2023

Sumter officers on scene of shooting, ALAYSHA MAPL, ALAYSHA MAPLE, March 8, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 8, 2023

Homeowners reach for equity credit lines over refinancing as interest rates climb, Dom DiFurio, March 8, 2023

Kim's sister says North Korea ready to act against U.S., South, HYUNG-JIN KIM, March 8, 2023

Column by Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: Who weeps with you?, CLAY SMITH, March 8, 2023

Patriot Hall's 'Motown Revue' was blast from the past in Sumter, ALAYSHA MAPLE, March 8, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: '80 For Brady' is much-needed escape, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 8, 2023

Cities with the fastest 'time-to-crime' rates for firearms; Columbia, S.C., at No. 3, Eliza Siegel, March 7, 2023

Milestones in women's history from the year you were born, ISABEL SEPULVEDA, March 6, 2023

Former Sumter High standout McGill-Green reflects on hall of fame career at UDC after induction, TIM LEIBLE, March 4, 2023

Sumter coroner asks families, friends to claim 10 remains dating to 2017; deceased have been identified, memorial service is planned, SHELBIE GOULDING, March 4, 2023

Michael B. Jordan delivers a brawler in 'Creed III, LINDSEY BAHRAP Film, March 4, 2023

Hate your signature? More and more people are hiring a calligrapher, LEANNE ITALIE, March 4, 2023

Fireside Fund helps Sumter woman with cancer whose son was killed, KEVIN HOWELL, March 1, 2023

Sumter Item reporter Alaysha Maple on 'Where I stand': Finding who I'm meant to be, ALAYSHA MAPLE, March 1, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: 'A Knock at the Cabin' receives 8 out of 10, ISAIAH RIDLEY, March 1, 2023

Sumter man, 26, wanted in February armed robbery, shooting, ALAYSHA MAPL, ALAYSHA MAPLE, March 1, 2023

How spending on public education in every state has changed-and where the money comes from, Eliza Siegel, February 27, 2023

Clarendon County Food Truck Friday is Feb. 24 at Manning High School, proceeds will help fund student council trip to state convention, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, February 23, 2023

Sumter Fireside Fund ensures access to heat when bills pile up after coldest months, KEVIN HOWELL, February 23, 2023

Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: Sumter High's Sanders growing into point guard role amid postseason run, TIM LEIBLE, February 23, 2023

Sumter YMCA CEO Missy Corrigan: Reduce your sugar intake to improve health, MISSY CORRIGAN Health, MISSY CORRIGAN, February 20, 2023

Study: Don't blame climate change for S. American drought, SETH BORENSTEIN, February 20, 2023

Opinion: Assessing U.S.-China relations in the aftermath of the spy balloon, Josh Hammer, February 20, 2023

26 athletes who competed into their 40s, BOB COOPER, February 20, 2023

Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week: Laurence Manning's Hodge leads young Lady Swampcats, TIM LEIBLE, February 17, 2023

Movies with Isaiah: 'Plane' is fast, chaotic and violent, ISAIAH RIDLEY, February 17, 2023

Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: A refuge from trials is available to you, JOEY DURHAM, February 17, 2023

China blasts U.S. over response to Chinese balloon incursion, Larry Mayer, February 17, 2023

15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players, KATRINA SIROTTA, February 17, 2023

Super Bowl ads will tout Jesus 'gets us' to the masses, HOLLY MEYER, February 14, 2023

Yesteryear by Sammy Way: Learn-a-laboratory unit started in Clarendon; McElveen Manor opens, SAMMY WAY, SAMMY, February 14, 2023

Sumter County Sheriff's Office warns residents of Verizon phone scam, ALAYSHA MAPL, ALAYSHA MAPLE, February 11, 2023

Biggest blown lead in every NFL team's history, BOB COOPER, JARED BEILBY, February 10, 2023

Commentary: 'A Rumor of War' - looking back 50 years later, RICHARDSON, R.E, BOB, February 8, 2023

Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 2,300, SUZAN FRASER, GHAITH ALSAYED, MEHMET GUZEL, February 8, 2023

15 colleges that have produced the most Super Bowl players, KATRINA SIROTTA, February 8, 2023

Where I stand: A journey of self-discovery with reporter Alaysha Maple, ALAYSHA MAPLE, February 4, 2023

China says balloon is for research, accidently strayed, Larry Mayer, February 4, 2023

Ga. man killed when his truck hits car parked on side of I-95, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, February 4, 2023

Manning woman killed in drive-by shooting, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, February 3, 2023

Fireside Fund heats senior Sumter woman's home after appliance woes break budget, DIANE GARRICK, February 1, 2023

Voting open through Feb. 28 for annual 2023 Best of Clarendon readers' choice contest, CAL CARY, February 1, 2023

Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: You can be spiritually alive again, JOEY DURHAM, February 1, 2023

Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead, Jerome Powell, February 1, 2023

Where construction companies are building the most homes, Aubrey Jane McClaine, January 31, 2023

How classified documents became student's show-and-tell, CALVIN WOODWARD, January 29, 2023

Sumter police seek information after man found dead inside vehicle, ALAYSHA MAPL, ALAYSHA MAPLE, January 29, 2023

Column by Sumter Pastor Clay Smith: All things come to an end, CLAY SMITH, January 29, 2023

Knights regain region lead as Crestwood sweeps Lake City, ISAIAH LUCAS, January 26, 2023

Blue Dogs' first Sumter concert to be held Jan. 28 at Opera House, ALAYSHA MAPLE, January 26, 2023

Manning Early Childhood Center students learn how to scare off deer, SHARRON HALEY, SHARRON HALEY Clarendon Contributor, January 26, 2023

51st-annual Chamber Retreat celebrates the 'Best is Yet to Come' for Sumter, SHELBIE GOULDING, January 26, 2023

Reflections by Sammy Way: 2 outstanding schools once taught women in Sumter, SAMMY WAY, SAMMY, January 26, 2023

Sumter School District's general fund is 'healthy,' auditor says, BRUCE MILLS, January 26, 2023

Sumter School District superintendent shares goals for district at Chamber Retreat, SHELBIE GOULDING, January 26, 2023