News Without Ink

Episode 75: LMA's toughest opponent this year? COVID-19

Episode 74: Sumter High Head Football Coach Mark Barnes

High school football is back on the Blitz! Today marks the beginning of our season previews, as we welcome in all 12 area coaches to talk about the upcoming season. We’ll run this series three days a week over the next four weeks. This episode, we speak with Sumter High School's Mark Barnes.

Bouncing Back, Episode 6: Sumter Little Theater

Bouncing Back, Episode 6: Sumter Little Theatre

For this conversation of Bouncing Back, a special season of News Without Ink where we're highlighting local nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19 and the canceled festivals and events that serve as their fundraisers, host Kayla Green chats with Eric Bultman, executive director of Sumter Little Theatre. Live performances and theater were among the first to be shut down at the onset of the pandemic, and they're among the last to be given the green light to reopen. Sumter Little Theatr...

Bouncing Back, Episode 6: Sumter County Cultural Commission and Patriot Hall

Bouncing Back, Episode 5: Inspire! Festival

Here's episode five of Bouncing Back, a special season of News Without Ink where we're highlighting local nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19 and the canceled festivals and events that serve as their fundraisers. For this conversation, host Kayla Green chats with Heather Tickel and Johnny Hilton about the Inspire! Festival. The week-long program of events and art experiences was created in 2019 to honor the late Roger Ackerman, whose love of local arts and culture helped support m...

Bouncing Back, Episode 4: Derby Day, United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties

We brought back Danielle Thompson to talk about Derby Day, an annual fundraiser for United Way of Sumter, Clarendon and Lee Counties. The Kentucky Derby itself may be short and exciting, but Danielle has helped create a whole day and fun -- and fundraising -- out of the event, and it has grown each year until COVID-19 canceled it last year and now this year. Later in the episode, you'll hear from Mindy Popovich, president of United Way, about all the great ways the organization helps people...

Bouncing Back, Episode 3: Sumter Green - Untapped and Fall Feast

Here's episode three of Bouncing Back, a special season of News Without Ink where we're highlighting local nonprofits that have been impacted by COVID-19 and the canceled festivals and events that serve as their fundraisers. For this conversation, host Kayla Green chats with Lynn Kennedy, director of Sumter Green, which leads beautification projects around Sumter, including maintaining the nicely landscaped entranceways to the city. First impressions are crucial, and those are what visitors ...

Bouncing Back, Episode 2: Sumter Senior Services - Sip & Stroll and MicroBrew Fest

No one, no business has been untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, for better or for worse, but nonprofits have been hit especially hard. Nonprofits that offer services to those in need, from food pantries and financial assistance to educational support and rehabilitation to families, have been a critical component of getting people through the pandemic. At the same time they've seen an increased need, the cancellations of events and festivals have meant sometimes massive sources of fundraisi...

Bouncing Back, Episode 1: Sumter United Ministries and Oktoberfest

No one, no business has been untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, for better or for worse, but nonprofits have been hit especially hard. Nonprofits that offer services to those in need, from food pantries and financial assistance to educational support and rehabilitation to families, have been a critical component of getting people through the pandemic. At the same time they've seen an increased need, the cancellations of events and festivals have meant sometimes massive sources of fundraisi...

Episode 21: Loss, the different types and how we deal

Today, we’re going to continue in this new format with storytelling centered around a theme.  This time has been hard on all of us in different ways. We have three stories for you today all themed around the idea of loss. Loss can mean different things to different people, and we experience and handle loss unique to our own situation.  It can mean the loss of an experience or a milestone. It certainly can mean losing someone you love. And it can be something that’s not forever.  All three...

Episode 20: COVID in Sumter

In light of recent events, we are trying something new this week. We've got three stories centered around community and how people are still finding it during this pandemic. 

Episode 20

In light of recent events, we are trying something new this week. We've got three stories centered around community and how people are still finding it during this pandemic. 

Episode 17: Andrew Gillette laid to rest, Oakland primary students thank law enforcement

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Green.

Episode 16: Alan Johnson from Morris College, 'Miracle on the Hudson' passenger, Black History Festival

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 15: Spotlight on Rafting Creek Elementary's Teresa Brown, Arrest made in bar shooting, Chocolate trivia for Valentine's Day

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 14: Alice Drive Middle School, Michael's shoplifting suspect, The loveliest cities

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 13: Innovation Award, Best of Sumter Nominee expo, Sumter mayor to retire

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features publisher Vince Johnson.

Episode 12: MLK Day activities, New Gun Range coming to Sumter, Crestwood student aims for greatness

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 11: Stone Hill Elementary school history, downtown Sumter barber shop, Sumter Opera House celebrates 125 years

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 10: Best of Sumter 2020 nominations, Sumter's next great restaurant

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 9: Looking back at some of the top stories from 2019

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 8: CCTC Free Tuition continues, Co-working space in Downtown Sumter, Geraldine Singleton's Christmas dinner

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 8: Fireside Fund, Education News, Eat Drink & Be Ugly

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 7: Fireside Fund, Education News, Eat Drink & Be Ugly

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 6: J O'Grady's After Hours Karaoke, Social Media Threats, 105 New Jobs in Manning

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features executive editor Kayla Robins.

Episode 5: Shots exchanged at illegal business, Bakari Sellers in Lee County, Sports Card and Memorabilia Show

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 4: MathFest, Bus Driver Strike, Veterans Day Trivia

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 3: Winter Weather, Palmetto Tire, State of the District

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 2: Sip & Scream, Item 125th Anniversary, Hillcrest honored

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell and features veteran reporter Bruce Mills.

Episode 1: Halloween, Sumter Fair, Voting Machines

This episode of News Without Ink examines the biggest Sumter area news headlines from the previous week while getting you ready for the upcoming week with information about fun, and interesting local events. News Without Ink is hosted by The Item’s executive editor, Kayla Robins, and assistant sports editor, J. Scott Sewell.