Johnson was asked to be a featured soloist at a concert, alongside some of his fellow Winthrop alumni at Carnegie Hall To make the occasion more special, he invited members of the #SumterCivicChorale to perform with them. Read more from Alaysha Maple theitem.com/stories/sumter…

The #Creative Canvas project, a collaborative and sponsor-based art program to bring more #art to the #CityofSumter through #murals, was finalized with a ceremony to highlight two additions in the South Sumter area 🖌️🎨...Read more from Alaysha Maple. theitem.com/stories/commun…

@WhipClyburn, Gov. Henry McMaster, and many more politicians and South Carolinians shared their condolences and fond memories about the late former Sen. McKinley Washington Jr. who passed Sunday. theitem.com/stories/former…

Tomorrow's newspaper is a slam dunk on local coverage 🏀 Check out the Wednesday E-Paper now. theitem.com/stories/wednes…

Lights, camera, selfie 🤳! We have a picture-perfect BizTalk coming your way in our weekend edition! tiktok.com/@sumteritem/vi…

#Sumter residents, Palmetto Voices is back and ready to serenade you in a one-night show stopping concert🎤! Read more about Conductor Sonja Sepulveda's unique story on founding the internationally known and loved ensemble 🎶. theitem.com/stories/palmet…

And this is why I love what I do ✍🏾💙. The Sumter Item

Intrigued, she decided to spend the first five years of her journalistic career in the state writing about poverty. Through her writing, she met many Black "elders" filled with knowledge and experiences. -- The Sumter Item theitem.com/stories/journa…

It was great to hear from Claudia Smith Brinson about her experience writing Stories of Struggle, and the discussion that followed her presentation was eye-opening. Both the book and our coverage are worth a read.

Meet Lillian Tillman! Lillian, a senior at Crestwood High School, visited The Sumter Item today to shadow the newsroom.

It was such a pleasure having Lillian in our newsroom today!

How can local news engage Gen Z? In the latest #BetterNews case study, The Sumter Item's Vince Johnson, Kayla Green, Alaysha Maple & Cary Howard shared how the news org engaged younger readers beyond its high school sports coverage. betternews.org/gen-z-video-se… 1/3

#ITEMIMPACT: Legacy isn’t just what you leave — it’s what you grow. At 88, Harriette Wimberly still rides through Swan Lake Iris Gardens, sharing stories of a life spent nurturing Sumter’s most beloved blooms. Read for free: theitem.com/stories/the-wo…

Two years to the day of the disappearance of Sophia and Matteo Van Dam, the suspected killer and kidnapper was arraigned on murder and kidnapping charges before a Sumter County judge. theitem.com/stories/suspec…

#NEXTGEN: USC Sumter Fire Ants's nursing program is young but growing — and so are its students. Rosa Hernandez, soft-spoken and determined, will soon earn her BSN in honor of her late father, whose health struggles inspired her journey theitem.com/stories/sumter…

#ITEMIMPACT: Before she was “The Princess of Soul,” Tia DuRant was a 5-year-old singing her heart out in Sumter churches. Her voice moved congregations — and built the confidence that would carry her to the big stage. Read for free: theitem.com/stories/prince…

47 years later, Martha Ann Dicks’ family finally got the call. After decades stored in a closed, her remains were rediscovered. And for her niece, Shawn Miller, it’s more than closure, but a chance to reconnect and learn more about her heritage. theitem.com/stories/she-wa…

#PastisPresent: Step inside Temple Sinai in Sumter and you'll find more than stained glass and exhibits— you'll find stories. With care and heart, Diana Roof is keeping the legacy of Sumter’s Jewish community alive for future generations. theitem.com/stories/past-i…