FOOD ‘Sinfully rich’ brownies and easy cheesecake SERVING SOUTH CAROLINA SINCE OCTOBER 15, 1894 Do we need to say more? C1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 $1.00 Tri-county region’s Heat wave should cities, towns flat in Census estimates let up at weekend Closest growth areas in Kershaw, Richland Sumter sees record-tying or breaking temps for 3rd day BY BRUCE MILLS palities, or incorporated plac- BY KAYLA ROBINS of 101 for the area on Tues- day’s record. Friday and
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