The Sumter EMC Foundation recently awarded over $47,000 to organizations within its service territory. Read below to see how organizations were impacted.
 Grants awarded inside this newspaper's coverage area included:
 Draneville Volunteer Fire Department in Marion County: $4,786.80 to replace 4 carbon fiber cylinders that have expired.
 Schley County Board of Commissioners: $4,757.55 for firearms and supplies for a new full-time deputy serving citizens of Schley County and also serving as security officer for the school system.
 Richland Community Garden on Alston Street: $5,000 for fencing, posts for gate, and steps for community garden to continue providing healthy food options for residents.
 Webster County Family Co...