The Sumter Item

The Item, which was previously called The Sumter Daily Item and The Daily Item, is an independent morning newspaper based in Sumter, South Carolina. It is published by Osteen Publishing Company and serves a readership with a circulation of around 20,000 copies.

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

5 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.
Community builder, retired JAG officer will be Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast speaker

6 days ago | theitem.com | Bruce Mills

"While he is not well known in our community, he is probably the most decorated speaker we have ever had."Those were the words of Sumter Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Steering Committee Chairman Gifford Shaw in describing Atlanta-based public benefit …
'Road tennis' from Barbados a hit at Lakewood in cultural connection

6 days ago | theitem.com | Bruce Mills

Pickleball might be all the craze now in Sumter, but one day soon you might see another variation on the traditional sport of tennis being played on the roadside locally. "Road tennis" is a national pastime in the island country of Barbados in …
Beyond the badge: How 1st Sgt. Robert Beckford found his calling at Sumter High

6 days 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

6 days 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 School District grade floor becomes community issue; Wilson Hall senior recognized

6 days ago | theitem.com | Bruce Mills

50% GRADE FLOOR IN DISTRICT FAILS IN 4-4 TIE VOTEWithout a voting majority at the April 7 meeting, Sumter school board did not pass a proposed policy requiring teachers to give students at least 50% as a grade as opposed to final grades based on performance. In a 4-4 tie vote with one trustee abstaining, Sumter School District's Board of Trustees did not reinstate a quarterly grade floor for students.
Sumter coroner releases identity of drowning victim

6 days 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.
None of what we do at Sumter Item can happen without your trust

1 week ago | theitem.com | Vince Johnson

By VINCE JOHNSONSumter Item publisherI'd like to welcome you to this edition of The Sumter Item Impact. I'm writing this from Orlando, Florida, and the 2025 America's Newspapers Mega-Conference. It's a place where local media leaders come together annually to discuss challenges and opportunities, and while there are some similarities among the gathering, there are also differences because of the sizes of the organizations and communities, the leadership structures, community support and so on.
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.