Lee County, SC

Ever since he was old enough to remember, baseball has been a part of Lazarus McCray's life. He started playing T-ball when he was four years with the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department, and he has played every year since. The Crestwood …

Lee County Council was presented with a balanced budget Tuesday for the fiscal year 2022 general fund that includes no tax or millage increase. At the last meeting, county council had a deficit of …

Agnes Lucille Bell, 83, went home to be with her loving family in heaven on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Blue Ridge of Sumter. Born on Aug. 6, 1937, in Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Robbie Wheeler Bell and Annie Mae Hill Bell. She was a member of New Testament Lighthouse Church. She was one beautiful, thoughtful person. She will be missed.

Hattie Mae Campbell, known as "Ladybug" but affectionately known her entire life as "Shirley," was called home on Thursday, May 27, 2021, surrounded by her family in her home. Shirley was born on Feb. 12, 1943, in Lee County, to the late Gillon and Rebecca McDonald King. Shirley received her education from the Lee County School District. At an early age, Shirley moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she began employment with After Six Tuxedo Co. for numerous years. Shirley was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as an usher. Later, Shirley joined New Life Baptist Church, where she continued her duties as an usher. When not working or at church, Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her outings with Denise Moment (Niecy).

Nancy Capell Amerson, 94, widow of Marion S. Amerson Sr., passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at her home. Born on March 23, 1927, in the Red Hill community of Lee County, she was a daughter of the late Johnnie and Letha Williams Capell. She was a member of Sumter First Church of God. She retired from A&P Grocery Store and Littles Personal Cleaners.

Agnes Brown, 83, was born on July 18, 1937, in Lee County. She passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Birmingham, Alabama. Agnes accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. Agnes was educated in the South Carolina public school system and graduated from Lincoln High School. She later moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she spent 25 years working as a social worker with the New York City Administration for Children's Services. Agnes later returned home to Sumter, where she worked as a healthcare provider, until her retirement. Agnes was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of Pastor Larry Weston.

Hattie Campbell, 78, died on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at her home. Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of Dillon King and Rebecca McDonald. In accordance with COVID-19 guidelines, the family requests that face masks and social distancing be observed during visitation at the home, 25 Freedom St., Elliott.

All South Carolinians aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and can schedule appointments. Currently, Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those aged 12-17. All three vaccines - Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen/J&J - are available to those aged 18 and older. Visit scdhec.gov/vaxlocator to...

Georgia Mae Damon, 63, was born on Jan. 4, 1958, in Lee County, a daughter of the late Felix Damon Jr. and Lucille Scarborough Damon. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at her residence. Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's...

Georgia Mae Damon, 63, departed this life on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at her residence. She was born on Jan. 4, 1958, in Lee County, a daughter of the late Felix Jr. and Lucille Scarborough Damon. The family will receive friends at the home, 67 Hugh Road, Mayesville, SC 29104.

On April 29, Sumter lost one of its own, a woman who was not only the first Black councilwoman on Sumter City Council, but also a South Sumter representative who helped develop the area to become what it is today. Hattie Scarborough was born June 19, 1946, in Lee County...

Lee County Council has begun its annual process of working out the details and finalizing a financial plan for the county and school district 2022 fiscal year budget. At Tuesday's council meeting, Alan Watkins, county administrator, presented a …

BISHOPVILLE - Lee County residents observed National Day of Prayer in person for the first time on Thursday since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. The Tabernacle of Champions, a church in Bishopville, hosted a prayer gathering at noon in …

After a year of hardship, loss and increased need, South Carolina nonprofits saw their communities step up in a record-breaking way. Midlands Gives, the annual 18-hour, online giving challenge hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation, …

The April 18 report from The Post and Courier’s Stephen Hobbs and Thad Moore was on point, but it was only the tip of the iceberg. It highlighted the malfeasance of one school district superintendent who kept her job because the S.C. Board of Education refused to punish her and her school board actually defended her actions.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Lee County man has been charged in connection to fires in Bishopville that destroyed the post office and damaged city hall. Jeffrey Albert Scott, 61, of Bishopville, is charged with three counts of malicious damage to a building by means of fire and two counts of destruction of letter boxes and mail.

LEE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Federal Grand Jury in Columbia returned a multiple-count indictment in connection with the destruction of Bishopville’s Post Office and damage to Bishopville’s City Hall, according to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart. Jeffrey Albert Scott, 61, of Bishopville, was charged in a five-count...

The Lee Academy baseball team fell to Pee Dee on Wednesday 19-1. Here's a look at the action courtesy of The Item's Tim Leible.

BISHOPVILLE -- The Lee Academy baseball team came into Wednesday’s matchup with Pee Dee looking to clinch a trip to the SCISA 2A state championship series. That plan quickly went off the rails …

A 64-year-old Hartsville woman died in a two-vehicle wreck on U.S. 15 in Lee County Saturday. The wreck occurred at about 10 p.m. near Woodham Road, where Blanche Ferguson was pronounced dead on scene, said Lee County Coroner Larry Logan. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol Master Trooper Brian Lee,...