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VETERANS DAY Locals honor the brave men and women who have and continue to serve our country.
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Sumter becomes Purple Heart City BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com
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Killing suspect caught Man wanted in Michigan student’s shooting awaits transfer BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com
Sumter is already known for its strong relationship with the military, with many veterans and retired service members making their home in the Gamecock City. “Uncommon Patriotism” is the city’s motto. And now, Sumter has the distinction of being a Purple Heart City. That designation was approved in a resolution passed this week by Sumter City Council, making Sumter one of only a handful of cities in South Carolina to have the title. The proposal was made by the Gen. George L. Mabry Jr. Chapter 817 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, which represents
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A man arrested in Sumter County this week is expected to face charges in relation to the killing of a college student in Michigan. Joei Alexander Jordan, 20, of 1133 Man-
ning Road, is being held as a fugitive from justice at the SumterLee RegionJORDAN al Detention Center pending an extradition hearing and could be sent back to
Michigan as early as this week. “If he waives extradition, we hope to DeWOLF have him gone by this weekend,” said Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis.
Jordan was taken into custody at the home on Tuesday after a joint investigation involving the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office; Ann Arbor, Mich., police; and the U.S. Marshals. Dennis said a county officer posted to SEE JORDAN, PAGE A9
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Native remembered as decorated veteran, loving family man BY BRISTOW MARCHANT bmarchant@theitem.com
PHOTOS BY MATT WALSH / THE ITEM
Leonard Bartlette’s family remembers him as being “full of life” prior to the life-altering injuries he sustained fighting in Vietnam and for his determination in the face of his wounds and afflictions to his dying day. By the time he passed away Oct. 5 at the age of 67, Bartlette had received the Silver
ABOVE: Making it Grow! host Amanda McNulty hears a question from a spectator at a live showing at the Sumter Opera House on Saturday. RIGHT: Bob Waite, president of the Master Gardeners Club, looks on during the live showing on Saturday as he wears his hat customized for the occasion.
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Leonard Bartlette holds his newborn great-granddaughter Addison Scott just a few months before his death. Bartlette was a devoted grandfather with 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Camille Wapelhorst asks a question of host Amanda McNulty on Saturday.
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