Sumter News
Hurricane Helene closings, delays
Here is a list of the area schools and buildings reporting changes to their schedules due to Hurricane Helene.
SCSO: Couple arrested for possession with intent to distribute
A couple has been arrested for possession with intent to distribute after a traffic stop on Hwy 15 south, say deputies.
SPD: Officers asking for public's help finding teen last seen on Monday
Officers with the Sumter Police Department are asking for the public's help finding a teen last seen on Monday, said police.
Sumter County deputies asking for public's help finding teen
Sumter County deputies are asking for the public's help finding a teen last seen around Sept. 15, says the sheriff's office.
Your Voice, Your Vote: SC natives battle to replace Sen. McElveen in District 35
Both candidates claimed their party’s nomination after winning runoff elections in June.
SPD: 2 adults, 2 teens charged in discount store break-ins
Two adults and two 14-year-olds have been charged in connection with break-ins at a discount retail business, say Sumter Police.
Sumter Police: Man reported as missing found safe
Sumter Police says Harrington Jr. was found safe.
Sumter PD: Teen last seen leaving for school found safe
Sumter Police say the teen was found safe.
Teen arrested in connection with shooting that wounded 1, killed another
A teen has been arrested in connection with a shooting that wounded one and took the life of another, say deputies.
Sumter PD: Man charged after fatal Sunday night shooting
A Sumter man is in police custody and has been charged after a fatal Sunday night shooting, according to a press release.
Deputies charge man accused of sexually assaulting minors
A Sumter man has been arrested and charged with criminal sexual conduct with three minors, according to a press release.
2 arrested after deputies find 'Glock switches', drugs in Sumter home
Two people have been arrested after warrants were served earlier this week at a Sumter home, said police.
SCSO: Woman has been in contact with her family
Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Parrott has been in contact with her family and is no longer considered missing.
SCDC: Former correctional officer charged after sending texts to inmate on contraband phone
A former Wateree River Correctional Institution correctional officer was charged with two counts of misconduct in office, according to arrest warrants.
Man arrested in connection with series of armed robberies in Sumter County
A man has been arrested following a series of armed robberies of people attempting to purchase a trailer they had seen on Facebook Marketplace, say deputies.
Sumter County deputies launch investigation after Tuesday night shooting
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has launched an investigation on Tuesday night after a shooting in the Dalzell Community, said deputies.
Sumter County deputies need help identifying larceny suspects
Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying two people who are suspects in recent larceny incidents.
Deputies asking for help identifying person accused of Sumter County larceny incidents
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying someone accused of recent larceny incidents in the area, say deputies.
Sumter School District announces unexpected internet outage
Sumter School District announced that there was an unexpected internet outage.
SPD: Man charged, passenger injured after trying to evade officers
A driver is being charged and his passenger was injured after a police chase ended with a crash on Friday night, said officers.
Sumter Police searching for man wanted in connection to attempted armed robbery, shooting that injured a man
Sumter Police is searching for a man wanted by police on charges related to an attempted armed robbery and shooting that injured a man in October.
SCSO: Man arrested after paralyzed victim found bleeding
A welfare check on a paralyzed victim in Sumter County led to a 24-year-old man's arrest, said deputies.
