SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING has been issued for parts of Orangeburg, Calhoun, Clarendon, Sumter until 6/05 6:00PM. A Severe Thunderstorm can produce damaging winds and large hail. Take cover!

CAE issues Severe Thunderstorm Warning [wind: 60 MPH (RADAR INDICATED), hail: 1.00 IN (RADAR INDICATED)] for Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg, Sumter [SC] till 6:00 PM EDT mesonet.agron.iastat…

WEATHER ALERT ⚠️ Until 6 p.m. on Wednesday our neighbors in Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter counties are under a severe thunderstorm warning #ColumbiaSC | #SCwx wach.com/weather pic.twitter.com/3E6I…

Pristine trails, crisp, clean air and a pond filled with wildlife - that's the vision that drives Sumter High School rising junior Michael O'Neal to care for the school's Environmental Center. theitem.com/stories/…

The third and final reading of Sumter County's 2024-25 budget is coming up on June 11. theitem.com/stories/…

Congratulations to Will Howard for being named assistant principal at Sumter High School! #ALLINFORSSD @Sumter_High

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…

Medical appointment for pet leads to big lottery win in Sumter www.wltx.com/article…

To mark a decade of success in Sumter, S.C., @Continental unveiled a new, state-of-the-art extruder line. Continental is a major contributor to S.C.’s tire manufacturing industry, which regularly ranks among the state’s top exports. Cheers to Continental’s growing local legacy! pic.twitter.com/adEF…

A local chapter of a historically African American fraternity has awarded numerous area public high school students with annual awards and scholarships for academic achievement and work in the arts. 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

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.

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

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

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.