Alaysha Maple
Multimedia Reporter at The Sumter Item
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By ALAYSHA [email protected] Police Department announced the arrest of a Beaufort County man in connection to the death of 20-year-old Sophia Van Dam and kidnapping of her 2-year-old son, Matteo, both of whom were reported missing in 2023. Jonas Jerry Washington, 26, was taken into custody earlier this week in Georgia, according to Tonyia McGirt, public information officer for the police department.
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Enrich, expand and accessible. Three words David Platts, executive director of South Carolina Arts Commission, used to describe the work of this year's 2025 Governor's Awards for the Arts recipient, Sumter County Gallery of Art. On its most …
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theitem.com | Alaysha Maple
He didn't know the man. Robbie Baker was just a kid - 12, nearly 13 years old - playing in his neighbor's backyard when a hearse pulled into the driveway and he stepped out. His neighbor's dad waved them over and introduced them to the fellow. …
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Clarendon County residents gathered at Walker Gamble Park on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 18 to fellowship and sing their praises at Gospel in the Park event in honor of Juneteenth. The first Juneteenth was celebrated on June 19, 1865, nearly …
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theitem.com | Alaysha Maple
Before she was called "The Princess of Soul," before she opened for music legends and stepped onto major stages, Tia DuRant was just 5 years old singing in front of large congregations across churches in Sumter. Her voice held both passion and …
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RT @AmPress: How can local news engage Gen Z? In the latest #BetterNews case study, @theitem's @vincejohnson, Kayla Green, @alayshamaple &…
It was such a pleasure having Lillian in our newsroom today!
Meet Lillian Tillman! Lillian, a senior at @crestwoodhighsc, visited The Sumter Item today to shadow the newsroom. https://t.co/6kMAIOmEeb
RT @theitem: Meet Lillian Tillman! Lillian, a senior at @crestwoodhighsc, visited The Sumter Item today to shadow the newsroom. https://t…
