Camp Burnt Gin was nominated and selected as "Best Summer Camp" in this year’s Best of Sumter competition, sponsored by the Sumter Item. This year marks the 5th year in a row that Camp Burnt Gin has received this title. Congratulations! Learn more: scdhec.gov/news-rele… pic.twitter.com/KAvb…

S.C.'s Department of Public Safety and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, with partners from the State Emergency Management Division and other agencies, will conduct a full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise on Wednesday, June 5. theitem.com/stories/…

PLEASE SHARE: The Sumter Police Department is still searching for a teen last seen in May, says the department. bit.ly/3VvM04g

Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Calhoun, west central Clarendon, southeastern Lexington, southwestern Sumter, north central Orangeburg and southeastern Richland Counties through 430 PM EDT [wind: 55 MPH, hail: 0.25 IN] mesonet.agron.iastat… pic.twitter.com/413U…

With hurricane season here and in anticipation of a busy one, Duke Energy is supporting communities across South Carolina with $500,000 in microgrants through its Duke Energy Foundation. theitem.com/stories/…

Jr team beats Sumter 11-1 tonight in 5 innings to move to 4-0 on the year. They travel to Marion tomorrow and then host Marion Thursday.

SEARCH CONTINUES: Relatives and officers are continuing to look for Louis Trevon Golden, 16. Golden was last seen May 25. If you see him or know where he is, call the Sumter PD at 803-436-2700 or the nearest law enforcement agency. Always dial 911 in an emergency. pic.twitter.com/APN3…

PSA from Sumter County Office of Voter Registration & Elections #SumterCountySC

CCTC was featured in the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Impact for Water Developing Resource for Operators. This project is a collaboration between CCTC, Clemson University and SCAWWA/WEASC. pic.twitter.com/08vY…

Gamecocks are ready to go ALL IN for an amazing school year! Let’s set new goals, tackle new challenges, and make unforgettable memories! #AllInForSSD #GamecockGreatness #APPEAL @DrWrightSupt @DrShirleyGamble @AnamariaSandor3

Image: Sumter Police Department Sumter, SC (WOLO) — If you plan to be in the Sumter area this weekend we have a traffic alert to pass along to you. Sumter Police are gearing up for the Epps Orthodontics K-9 5K Run/Walk which is scheduled to take place ... bit.ly/3R8ngwc

Here’s a first look at tomorrow’s paper 📰 www.theitem.com/stor…

After a solid start to the weekend, Manning-Santee took back-to-back losses to finish play in their preseason tournament at Riley Park. Still, there was plenty to learn from a busy weekend on the diamond as they gear up for regular season play this week. www.theitem.com/stor…

Celebrated local farmers tonight at the Sumter YP’s Farm to City dinner with special guest @wrcodysimpson3. The food was fabulous and the YPS did a great job. Thanks to @SCFarmBureau for making the event happen.

A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Calhoun, southwestern Clarendon, southwestern Sumter, northeastern Orangeburg and southeastern Richland Counties through 500 PM EDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] for Calhoun, Central Orangeb... mesonet.agron.iastat… pic.twitter.com/bOAx…

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