SUMTER, SC (03/27/2024) The Central Carolina Technical College Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon on March 20 to honor donors and recipients for the 2023-2024 academic year. “It’s an honor
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
SUMTER, SC (03/26/2024) Central Carolina Technical College student Ashley Ardis is one of eight community college students nationwide who was chosen as a 2024 DREAM Scholar by the Achieving the
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,
SUMTER, SC (WACH) — Throughout this Friday Night Rivals season, Crosby Roofing will recognize an exceptional student athlete from each participating school with a plaque presentation prior to each game.
BY HEATHER COLLINS Sumter United Ministries Choices, choices, choices! It can be argued that our lives can be defined by the choices we make, from simple short-term choices like what color
BY ALAYSHA MAPLE alaysha@theitem.com Sumter’s Next Generation is a series celebrating Sumter’s Generation Z and their accomplishments in and out of the classroom. At just 19 years old, Carlos Waters is
BY BRUCE MILLS bruce@theitem.com Sumter School District’s three valedictorians for the Class of 2023 all hail from Sumter, survived high school in a pandemic, and each has chosen a worthy
More than 350 students graduated and received a degree, diploma or certificate. Of that 350, 281 students participated in CCTC Commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. this past
The spring pinning ceremonies were held last week for the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Associate Degree in Surgical Technology, Massage Therapy Diploma and Pharmacy Technician Certificate programs. In addition to