By TIM LEIBLEtim@theitem.com When Lakewood’s Janiya Ray wakes up in the morning, she only has two things on her mind. She starts by hitting the books. She put in the
BY BRUCE MILLS / THE SUMTER ITEM Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College’s welding department last week. Department Chairman and
Camden, SC (02/01/2024) — In an admirable move to support the educational well-being of students, the Walmart Community Grants Team has awarded a generous $1,500 grant to the Central Carolina
Manning, SC (02/01/2024) — In an admirable move to support the educational well-being of students, the Walmart Community Grants Team has awarded a generous $4,375 grant to the Central Carolina
BY ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM The Sumter community joined together on the morning of Monday, Jan. 15, for the 24th-annual Dream Walk, celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sumter, SC (11/30/2023) — In a significant stride toward advancing hands-on learning in the field of biology, Central Carolina Technical College (CCTC) proudly announces a transformative contribution from Duke Energy.
BY SAM PEREZ SUMTER, S.C. — Transparency and communication to improve education for Sumter was the focus of today’s second annual State of Education. Leadership from different educational institutes got together
By Dr. Kevin Pollock I hope this finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to express my gratitude and share some exciting developments from Central Carolina Technical
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com Life comes with its share of colorful ups and monotone downs. Danielle Renee Collins, an 18-year-old Central Carolina Technical College student enrolled in the associate arts program,
BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com The sunshine on Monday afternoon in Sumter was symbolic of the festivities at Central Carolina Technical College as officials broke ground on a new, three-story building that
During this time, you may notice law enforcement presence as part of routine safety coordination. There is no cause for concern.