2nd person arrested in connection with August murder
Sumter County deputies arrested a second suspect in connection to a murder in August, say officials.
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Sumter Co. deputies searching for missing woman last seen last Monday
Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing woman was last seen on last Monday, says the sheriff's office.
SCDOT to close, detour portion of US 521 for repairs near Rembert
SCDOT says a portion US 521 near Rembert in Sumter County will be closed beginning Thursday, October 15, say transportation officials.
Sumter pedestrian fatally struck on West Liberty Street identified
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified a pedestrian who was struck and killed Saturday on West Liberty Street.
Man charged following domestic dispute that led to woman being shot
Sumter Police say a disagreement between a couple resulted in a non-fatal shooting Thursday inside a Cheyne Street home.
Man arrested for fatal shooting at Dollar General in Sumter
Sumter County deputies have arrested a man for a shooting that killed two men outside a Dollar General store Tuesday night.
Elementary school placed on brief lockout after domestic-related shooting in area
Sumter Police officers are investigating an early morning domestic-related shooting, say police.
Lake City man arrested by Sumter Co. deputies in connection with burglary
A Lake City man was arrested in connection with burglary by Sumter Co. deputies, says SCSO.
Sumter County deputies arrest man accused of murder
Sumter County deputies arrested a man accused of a murder last year.
Soldier stationed at Shaw Air Force Base dies overseas
A service member stationed at Shaw Air Force Base has died overseas.
Sumter Police working to find 35-year-old with medical condition
Sumter Police say officers are working to find a 35-year-old with a medical condition, says SPD.
SLED rescues 19 dogs, charges 4 Sumter Co. men in dogfighting investigation
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged four men after dogfighting investigation, says SLED.
Sumter woman charged with arson after setting home ablaze
A Sumter woman has been arrested and charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the home where she lived, says SCSO.
Arrest made in connection with double homicide
Sheriff Anthony Dennis says an arrest has been made in connection with a double homicide that was discovered during the beginning of the month.
Woman arrested in Sumter for alleged drug trafficking
A Sumter woman has been arrested on several charges including drug trafficking.
Drivers asked to use caution in Pinewood and Stadium roads area after crash
Sumter PD says drivers should use caution when in the Pinewood and Stadium roads area after crash.
Sumter Police searching for missing 13-year-old
Sumter Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old, say police.
Judge orders Murdaugh retrial venue transfer to Sumter County
Judge Debra McCaslin ordered Tuesday that proceedings in the State of South Carolina vs. Richard Alexander Murdaugh transfer to Sumter County.
Man charged with organizing, promoting recent street party in Sumter
A local man is charged with organizing and promoting a recent street party in violation of the state’s Roadway Protection Act, says Sumter PD.
Man shot at Circle K in Sumter Sunday night
Sumter Police say one man was found shot at the Circle K convenience store on Alice Drive and Broad Street Sunday night.
Rembert man faces multiple drug, weapons charges after SLED investigation
A Rembert man faces multiple drug and weapons charges following a joint investigation by SLED and the Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit.
Former Sumter Co. Detention Center officer charged with misconduct in office
A former Sumter County Detention Center officer has been charged with misconduct in office.
Sumter deputies investigate double homicide in Lynchburg
Sumter County deputies are investigating a double homicide in Lynchburg Wednesday; persons of interests identified.
SCSO launch homicide investigation after two bodies found at Lynchburg home
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation after two bodies were found at a Lynchburg home Wednesday, says SCSO.
2 children detained after threats made against middle school
Sumter County deputies say two children were detained Tuesday for allegedly making threats of violence against Chestnut Oaks Middle School.
