Betty English Jackson, 93, widow of the late Archie Jackson, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the home of her daughter. Born, Nov. 9, 1932, in Marlboro, S.C., she was a daughter of the late ...

Three people were killed, including the alleged gunman, and 14 others were wounded in a shooting at a popular bar in the Texas capital of Austin, authorities said Sunday.

My spouse and I host regular meetings of a book club. It has been very successful; lots of people attend. We serve wonderful food and wine. Two attendees rarely miss this event, although ...

Look who was spotted across Sumter this past week, enjoying an annual concert, competing in local basketball playoffs and ...

The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to the local ...

From left, Sumter school board Chairman Shawn Ragin, Crosswell Drive Elementary School Principal Shawn Hagerty, Sumter School ...

DAR Sumter's Home Chapter Service in Seconds Committee delivered snacks donated by its members to Sumter Fire Department.

Shoppers in upstate New York earlier this month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: tucked next to a cookie jar made in the shape of a chicken ...

The 26-year-old has played the mobile game Pokémon Go every day for a decade, watches the animated show every week, goes to ...

ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM.Ragin Preparatory Academy plays Newberry Academy for the SCISA 1A boys basketball state title at the Sumter County Civic Center in Sumter, SC, on February 28, 2026.

I just concluded a five-day visit hosting some young relatives. Both are adults in their early 30s. They have full-time jobs and make decent money, although they spend it as fast as they get it. My ...

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations NEW YORK (AP) — Phil ...