A local woman is charged with voluntary manslaughter after a domestic-related shooting Thursday evening, according to a news release from Sumter Police Department. theitem.com/stories/sumter…

On Nov. 7, the eVAC facility was crowded with government officials as well as the private sector as VAC Group Chief Executive Officer Erik Eschen and Scott Bessent, the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, visited the site. theitem.com/stories/us-tre…

Valerie A. Brunson, Sumter County Veterans Affairs director, filled The Item in on what the community should know about this year's Veterans Day parade. theitem.com/stories/vetera…

"Beyond Glory" will show at Sumter Little Theatre for a one-night-only performance as part of the venue's "Pay What You Can Fundraiser," beginning at 7:30 p.m. theitem.com/stories/slt-to…

Attorney and Sumter City Councilman Calvin Hastie Sr. was named South Carolina Public Defender of the Year for a second time. theitem.com/stories/hastie…

Staff bringing their best every day, a strong culture and a collective belief that achievement can happen have allowed Alice Drive Elementary School to achieve an "Excellent" rating three consecutive years on the state's Report Cards. theitem.com/stories/three-…

At the Tuesday, Nov. 4, City Council meeting, council unanimously approved a procurement resolution for a $2.3 million renovation to Sumter Fire Department's Stadium Road Station. theitem.com/stories/counci…

The Duke Energy Foundation granted Sumter Senior Services $8,500 in support of its Meals on Wheels program that delivers nutritious meals to seniors' homes. The grant is part of the Foundation's statewide effort to fight hunger in the communities Duke Energy serves.

Sumter Community Foundation, an affiliate of Central Carolina Community Foundation, has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Advisors: Missy Corrigan, Glenn Woodrum and retired Maj. Gen. Scott Zobrist. theitem.com/stories/sumter…

Ragin Preparatory Christian Academy spent October highlighting compassion, community and the importance of breast cancer awareness through a monthlong series of activities and fundraisers. theitem.com/stories/ragin-…

The city and county improvements funded by the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax Referendum voters approved last November are unfolding. theitem.com/stories/fire-s…

Investigators with Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seek information after a shooting on Tuesday morning left a juvenile injured and an 18-year-old dead. theitem.com/stories/1-kill…

A 17-year-old male is in custody after reportedly attempting to enter Sumter High School without authorization. Free 🔗: theitem.com/stories/teen-1…

From the first day Da'shan Scriven stepped on the football field, coaches could tell he had the chance to be a special player. His rise to stardom came from his unwavering work ethic, which will now carry him to the collegiate gridiron next year. tinyurl.com/DashanScriveno…

Sumterite Geraldine Singleton is cooking her annual Thanksgiving dinner next Saturday, Nov. 22. theitem.com/stories/single…

Before the High Hills AME Church congregation on Nov. 9, Ret. Petty Officer Perry James traced the story of the 371st Infantry Regiment from its formation at Camp Jackson in 1917 to the fields of France a year later in the thick of World War I. theitem.com/stories/the-st…

Sumter native Congressman James E. Clyburn will visit Sumter on Sunday, Nov. 16, as part of his statewide tour to promote his new book, "The First Eight." tinyurl.com/TheFirstEight