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2 days ago | theitem.com | Devi Shastri

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:43 pm By DEVI SHASTRI AP Health WriterTexas confirmed eight more measles cases over the span of four days, continuing a short streak of shrinking increases in a state that has been dealing with a large outbreak for nearly four months.

3 days ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Sumter Fire Department crews responded to a fire at BJ’s Wholesale Club construction site at 1475 Alice Drive, just days after officials celebrated the project’s groundbreaking. According to an incident report obtained by The Sumter Item, the call came in at 12:16 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and firefighters were on scene five minutes later. Upon arrival, they observed heavy black smoke and flames coming from the opening under the construction building.

5 days ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Prom night is a rite of passage for nearly every American teenager. However, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it's also when law enforcement sees a significant increase in alcohol-related wrecks involving teens. In …

5 days ago | theitem.com | Doug Feinberg

NEW YORK - Sue Bird is giving another assist to USA Basketball, becoming the managing director of the women's national team. The five-time Olympic champion was named to the newly created position Thursday and it marks a major change in the way …

5 days ago | theitem.com | Alaysha Maple

Posted Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:59 pm Sumter Fire Department and Sumter Police Department crews are on the scene of a fire at the BJ’s Wholesale Club construction site, just days after officials celebrated the project's groundbreaking.