Sumter Today is presented by University of South Carolina Sumter Janice Atkinson, owner of The Little Florist in Bishopville, has been one of the few volunteers selected from more than 15,000 applications to help decorate the White House this Christmas. "I just filled it out because I was just wanting to tell my family I did it. That was the only reason I did that because I never get picked for anything - nothing like that," she said with a warm laugh. The Little Florist | The Sumter Item

2.4K views · 44 reactions | Sumter Elite is a travel basketball team made up of girls from across Sumter, but Coach Cedric Rembert says it's more than just basketball: "I care about them beyond the sport of basketball. It's like trying to teach them a life lesson." Sumter Today is presented by the University of South Carolina Sumter and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. | The Sumter Item | Facebook

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#ICYMI On Wednesday, November 5, Mayor David Merchant spoke to the students of the Sumter Economic Development Emerging Leaders Class of 2026. This incredible program is designed for high school juniors to prepare them for future leadership roles through monthly interactive modules. Each session gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of our community, helping them build critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Mayor Merchant’s discussion encouraged students