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Evelyn Sanger passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the The Press Republican on 2024-02-09.

It is unusual for me to publish anything in The Sumter Item. However, I believe this writing will benefit the rural community, which I am honored and pledged to serve. But before I get to that, I think some background is important. I am a …

After 78-plus years of life, most of which have been dedicated to public service as a Civil Rights activist, legislator, school board member, pastor and businessman, I take all allegations, innuendos and attacks seriously, regardless of the …

In his 1992 Preface to "Mans Search for Meaning," Viktor Frankl laments the success of his book: "If hundreds of thousands of people reach out for a book whose very title promises to deal with the question of a meaning to life, it must be a …

Superintendent William Wright Jr.s annual evaluation is the headline topic before Sumter School Districts Board of Trustees on Monday night. A district staff member posted the meeting agenda for the board late this week, and board Chairman the …

July 29, 2023

Love and excellence are needed for children to achieve in todays K-12 school environment, and those words were used often Tuesday at Sumter School Districts annual Back-to-School Rally. Superintendent William Wright Jr. and keynote speaker …

The start of the school year is right around the corner for Sumter School District, and Superintendent William Wright Jr. and a district spokeswoman provided details this week. Wright shared at Mondays school board meeting that the first day of …

Tuesday is expected to be the end for another budget process between Sumter School District and Sumter County Council as council members are expected to vote on the districts funding request. Superintendent William Wright Jr. and the districts …

William Wright Jr. was a 31-year-old father of two and a corrections officer when he died last June.