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In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this Sumter woman missing since November 20?
  • Why a simple Sumter traffic stop turned into a major drug case
  • How a Sumter fashion show is turning style into survivor support

Also on today's calendar: Got Alopecia Areata? Apply Today. Paid patient study 12/3/25 - 12/15/25 and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 52 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 61 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SC woman has been missing for weeks since leaving hospital, police say (thestate.com) — Sumter police are asking for the community’s help finding 33-year-old resident Tiffany Nicole Mullen, who hasn’t been seen since leaving a local medical facility on Nov. 20. Investigators believe she may now be in the Atlanta area and urge anyone with information to contact them or CrimeStoppers immediately.
   

2. Sumter traffic stop leads to drug bust (wach.com) — Sumter County deputies say a traffic stop on Geddings Road led to the arrest of a 31-year-old man and the seizure of more than 150 grams of suspected methamphetamine. The driver allegedly tried to flee and toss drugs before being taken to the Sumter County Detention Center and released on bond, facing trafficking and failure-to-stop charges.
   

3. Fashion event focuses on domestic violence (postandcourier.com) — A Sumter-based women’s empowerment group is hosting a domestic-violence awareness fashion showcase this Saturday, Dec. 13, at Good Shepherd Outreach Ministries on Commerce Street. The black-and-white “A Touch of Class” event will highlight survivor support resources, recognize community partners, and donate part of the proceeds to a local women’s shelter. Tickets and details are available online or by phone.
   

4. Osteen, Austin named to S.C. Lottery Board of Commissioners (theitem.com) — A longtime Sumter newspaper publisher and civic leader has been appointed to the South Carolina Education Lottery Commission, giving Sumter a direct voice in statewide education funding decisions. Jack Osteen’s deep ties to The Sumter Item, downtown redevelopment, and local economic boards are highlighted, alongside fellow new commissioner Francie Austin of Charleston.
   

5. Blinn Call Of Duty Falls To USC-Sumter In NJCAAe National Tournament Championship (austincountynewsonline.com) — USC Sumter’s Fire Ants esports team swept Blinn College 3-0 to claim the NJCAAe Call of Duty national championship, adding a major title for the local campus. The best-of-five match showcased strong play across multiple game modes and capped a standout season for both programs.
   

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  • Holiday Market this Friday at USC Sumter!
    Come out and support all the local small businesses, artisans, and AUTHORS! I'll be there with wrapped gift sets for the reader on your Christmas… (Nextdoor Lakewood)
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    Pretty handy and very reasonable and honest quality work. (Nextdoor Warwick Estates)
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