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Sen. McElveen: D.C. shutdown could hurt Shaw
‘It means you haven’t used us and thrown us away’
BY BRADEN BUNCH bbunch@theitem.com The continuing deadlock in Washington, D.C., causing the federal government shutdown could end up having a harmful impact on Shaw Air Force Base, state senator Thomas McElveen, DSumter, said Friday. Because of this, the local state senator said a resolution needs to be reached soon and called specifically on the elected officials from South Carolina — who are S.C. Sen. Thomas McElveen primarily Republican — to address the issue. “It’s past time for Congress to give partisan bickering a rest and get to work doing the people’s business,” McElveen said, later adding, “I
‘It’s past time for Congress to give partisan bickering a rest and get to work doing the people’s business.’
SEE McELVEEN, PAGE A4
FALL FOR THE ARTS EVENTS
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Heyward Cuffie, a World War II veteran, holds out his hat at Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church recently. He, along with other veterans and first responders, will be honored during the 7:45 a.m. worship service Oct. 13.
Church to honor Darlington veteran, others BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com Though not exactly one of their own, Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church will soon honor a World War II veteran. Heyward Cuffie, a Bronze Star recipient, is receiving the Armed Forces Ministry Person of the Year Award next Sunday from the Sumter church. “It’s great. It’s beautiful,” said the 90-year-old from Darlington. “It’s a pleasure to be here and be honored. You don’t get that
Jehovah hosts programs for veterans, first responders BY JADE ANDERSON janderson@theitem.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
Next weekend, Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual Armed Forces and Civil Servants celebration. All scheduled events will be held at the church at 803 S. Harvin St. and are free to attend and open to the public.
The weekend’s events will start with a Veterans’ Affairs workshop from 9 a.m. to noon. Though held at the place of worship, the workshop is sponsored by the Sumter County Veterans Affairs office, and will feature information on how veterans SEE PROGRAMS, PAGE A4
SEE CUFFIE, PAGE A8
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* denotes outside stage events; others in Patriot Hall auditorium Fall for the Arts continues from 2 to 5:30 p.m. today at the Sumter County Cultural Center, 135 Haynsworth St. Admission is free to the public; however, any donations will be accepted.
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Today 2 p.m. — Harp Ensemble Concert 3 p.m. — Sumter Little Theatre - “Exploded” and “I’m Herbert” 4 p.m. — Community Concert Band ensembles 4:45 p.m. — Sumter Civic Chorale 2-5 p.m. — Interact with “Artists at work”* 1 to 5 p.m. today — Sumter County Gallery of Art presents: ”Question Bridge: Black Male” and Stacy Lynn Waddell “Black, Burst and Boom”
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