Hospital execs still paid over $500,000?

While Sumter Regional Hospital struggles to rebuild after the March 1 tornado that destroyed the hospital, top executives continue to receive over a half million in compensation.

While Sumter Regional Hospital suffered a devastating tornado, the two top executives are still making over a half million dollars in salary. Full Story............

NAACP president outlines plans expectations

Since officially becoming president of the Americus Sumter NAACP in July, Mathis Wright's main focus has been on how to make the organization more responsive to the needs of the community  Full Story............

I Care program brings measurable achievement to Sumter County Schools

Sumter County Schools have launched a district-wide program to get parents more active in their children's lives by increasing the number of positive interactions they have at home. Full Story............

Here, as he awaits his time to donate blood, Mentor, Elbert Solomon, has a few minutes with his Mentee, Corey Walters

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History Fact:

Nine Black students (Little Rock Nine) were unsuccessful in their attempt to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, AR, on this date in 1957. They were met by a hateful mob and by the National Guard, called in by Governor Orval Faubus.