Alaysha Maple

South Carolina

Multimedia Reporter at The Sumter Item

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UPDATE: 2 in custody in connection to robbery at Sumter bank

6 days ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Posted Saturday, April 19, 2025 12:41 pm UPDATE: As of 12:45 p.m., two suspects are in custody, with the assistance of Sumter County Sheriff's Office, according to Sumter Police Department. -----------------------------------------------An investigation is ongoing after a reported bank robbery Saturday morning.
Beyond the badge: How 1st Sgt. Robert Beckford found his calling at Sumter High

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Before the buses pull in and the sun rises over Sumter High School, 1st Sgt. Robert Beckford is already walking the halls - boots quiet on the waxed floors, heart wide open, smile on display as he greets the early drop-offs. He can hold casual conversation about day-to-day strides and struggles. Or he can do check-ins as simple as, "You good?" But if you've ever been a teenager carrying more than just your bookbag, you know how much weight that question can lift.
Beauty by the book and from the heart

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Very few professions allow you to reap benefits in real time. And it's not always monetary. For Janette Logan, it comes in the form of a student's first confident haircut. A trembling hand going steadily. A whisper doused with pride, "Miss Janette, did you see that?" A classroom full of aspiring hair artists becoming professionals in real time.
Sumter coroner releases identity of drowning victim

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Posted Friday, April 18, 2025 1:56 pm A 52-year-old man reportedly drowned Thursday afternoon while on the Santee River. The accident occurred at around 1:30 p.m. on April 17 on Santee River near Pack's Landing.
Sumter sheriff’s office spoke with suspect in Floyd Drive fatal shooting about dispute with neighbors in days leading up to incident

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

I have discovered voiceover and now you will never know peace! Check out this absolute stunner of a house fit for any exec,… (Read more)
Sumter Behavioral Health helps fourth-graders promote drug-free message

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Art and advocacy met last Wednesday, April 9, as Sumter Behavioral Health Services partnered with Mrs. McQuilla's fourth-grade class at Cherryvale Elementary School to launch a month-long poster contest focused on substance abuse prevention. According to Prevention Director Trevor Brown, trends of alcohol, vaping and drug use are beginning as early as elementary school.
Wilson Hall matriarch cherished for service, faith and leadership

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Here's the thing about having to describe great people: There will never be enough words to do them justice. And yet, we try. We gather memories like pearls on a string, each one polished with love, in hopes that somehow they might capture a fraction of the life that was lived. This is the case for loved ones of Sarah Witherspoon Nash Wilson - Sally, as she was affectionately known. Born Feb.
Festival on the Avenue returns with memories, music and taste of home

1 week ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

There's a certain magic to Manning Avenue during the annual Festival on the Avenue - a kind of warmth you can't quite explain, only feel. This year's festivities were no different as it brought back that feeling of celebrating all that makes …
Sumter SPCA benefit concert April 19 to feature tribute band Heart Breaker

2 weeks ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Looking for a tail-wagging good time? Try Sumter SPCA's benefit concert happening Saturday, April 19. Only 10 days until Heart Breaker, the ultimate tribute band to the band, Heart, is live and in full effect at Sumter SPCA.
Sumter Sheriff's Office earns 'Gold Level Status' for DUI enforcement at annual Highway Safety Awards

2 weeks ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Sumter County Sheriff's Office went for the gold and was recognized for its efforts in keeping roadways safe at the annual Highway Safety Law Enforcement Awards on Wednesday, April 2, in Columbia. The annual event, sponsored by Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, allows law enforcement agencies statewide to gather for a night of camaraderie and congratulations for highway safety enforcement throughout the previous year.