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/…

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/…

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

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.

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.

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…

On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and community stakeholders dove into a conversation on how to address and eradicate the violence that has increased in the city. www.theitem.com/stor…

Good morning, Sumter! Come see us at the Sumter International Food Festival at the St. Anne Catholic Church (corner of Lafayette & E. Liberty) to learn more about the story, mission, & model of LSC! We will be here until 3 pm today. #TheLibertyDifference @SCPCSD @SCCharterSchool

Congratulations to CCTC’s Allie Charlton for completing the South Carolina Technical College System’s Leadership Academy! pic.twitter.com/mXew…

Voting for the second round of the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Year is now live! Head to www.theitem.com/athl… to vote for your favorite candidate! You can vote once per round. Voting for the second round ends on Wednesday at noon!

Highlights include participating in all 4 end-of-year programs, hosting a welcome director for a new leader joining our team, partnering with local law enforcement officers, field day fun, capturing special moments, & reading at kinder graduation! #Week39Of39 #Year5SchoolFounder

The Jr team (3-0) hosts Sumter (2-0) tonight at Legion Field at 7:00.

Looking clean in the storm trooper uni! Let’s go! #CarolinaSparkx 🥎 #12

On May 28, a dedication ceremony was held for the new on-site memorial honoring veterans, both local and worldwide. theitem.com/stories/…

19-year-old man charged with murder in Memorial Day drive-by shooting in Sumter www.thestate.com/new…