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The Sumter Item
Serving Sumter and the surrounding communities. The Sumter Item is the best source of news, features, sports, business, advertising, sales and people in central South Carolina since 1894.
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The Sumter Item
Serving Sumter and the surrounding communities. The Sumter Item is the best source of news, features, sports, business, advertising, sales and people in central South Carolina since 1894.
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Good Global Rank
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User Reviews & Ratings
215 reviewsGlobal Sentiment MetricsSentiment Metrics
Per-Source Sentiment Analysis
WebofTrust
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DNS & Hosting
Hosting Provider
Server Information
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Domain Registration (WHOIS)
Domain Details
Domain Registrar
Domain WHOIS Information
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Advanced Analysis
Discovered Subdomains:
| Subdomain | Country | Trust Rating | IP Address |
|---|---|---|---|
theit-www2.theitem.com Created: Jul 2, 1997 | - | Low Risk Site |
No IP History Available
No historical IP address changes were found for this domain
This indicates a stable hosting environment
No Related Sites Found
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This indicates an isolated or independent web presence
Possibly Related Domains:
| Domain | Relationship | Status | Trust Score | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Inactive | N/A | Unknown |
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Website Key Dates & Timeline
Event Categories
Domain & Core
Social & Reviews
Technical Events
Interactive Timeline
Domain Created
July 2, 1997
DomainFirst Subdomain
July 2, 1997
TechnicalFirst Review
August 31, 2008
SocialLatest Review
August 31, 2008
SocialTwitter/X Joined
January 28, 2009
SocialDomain Expires
July 1, 2015
DomainWebsite Changes (Wayback Machine)
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