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Sumter, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning Sumter! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing 15-year-old from Sumter County?

Also on today's calendar: Learn to Make History: The 1700s and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missing 15-year-old in Sumter County (wach.com) — Law enforcement in Sumter County is asking for your help finding 15-year-old Dalanna Rudd, reported as a runaway and last seen July 27 on Cecil Road. She’s described as 5-foot-5, about 110 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair, and anyone who spots her should call 911, the sheriff’s office, or submit an anonymous P3 tip immediately.
   

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    Saturday August 8
  • Dungeons & Dragons →
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    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lazy Susan Bar Height Dining Room Table Set
    ***MOVING SALE*** Marble center piece! Needs a little refinishing and chairs need a good cleaning or reupholstered. Storage area underneath. … (Nextdoor Patriot Park)
  • ***MOVING SALE***.
    Everything Must Go Gray twin bedroom set w/pull out underneath storage. Gray Nightstand Mattress and box spring included. ***CASH ONLY*** $350… (Nextdoor Patriot Park)
  • Eaton Corporation posted a job opening for Material Controller 1st Shift in Sumter. Apply here.
  • Octapharma Plasma posted a job opening for Center Quality Manager 1 in Sumter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sumter here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manning

  • New pastor finds home at Manning United Methodist Church (manninglive.com)
  • Early voting begins Wednesday as school board filing continues (manninglive.com)

Camden

  • Corner Pantry Opens New South Carolina Location (convenience.org)
  • Man sentenced to 24 years for drug trafficking (wach.com)

Columbia

  • This popular Columbia retail area has a new store for pet supplies. Here's where (thestate.com)
  • How to Prevent Termite Infestations in Columbia, SC Homes (cuindependent.com)

Ok Sumter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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