Sumter News
Sumter man accused of holding victim against their will is charged with kidnapping
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a man accused of holding a person inside of a residence against their will.
Two Sumter men arrested after drug investigation
Two sumter men are in custody after a drug investigation by law enforcement.
SCSO: Man with machete, drugs found unconscious behind the wheel
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrest a man they say was armed and unconscious while behind the wheel of his car and also accused of having with narcotics with him.
Preliminary results are in for S.C. special elections
South Carolina holds special elections to fill several vacant seats. We have the preliminary results here
Sumter School District to provide Summer meals for Sumter County children
Sumter School District officials say registration for free Summer meals will be opening next month.
Record Palmetto Cash 5 Jackpot ticket sold in Sumter
Lottery players check your tickets, someone in Sumter has won South Carolina’s record Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot, said SC Lottery.
Sumter woman arrested after gunfire during domestic dispute, deputies say
A Sumter woman has been arrested after an incident involving gunfire on Monday night, say deputies.
Sumter County traffic stop leads to two arrests
Sumter County Deputies say two people have been arrested following a routine traffic stop
Sumter County deputies arrested a teenager after recovering firearms following a chase
Sumter County deputies have arrested a teenager after recovering firearms following a chase last week.
Sumter deputies search for teen accused of leading them on chase with guns in car
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says are searching for a 17 year old accused of leading deputies on a chase after they say he tried to avoid a safety checkpoint with guns inside the car
SCHP: Pedestrian hit, killed in Sumter on Tuesday
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers say a pedestrian was hit and killed in Sumter on Tuesday, May 13.
Sumter county deputies arrest man for fatal Wednesday shooting
Sumter county deputies have arrested a man for a fatal shooting on Wednesday, said the sheriff's office.
Sumter Police need help locating teen being taken to hospital for care
The Sumter Police Department is trying to help family find a teenager they say left before they could take him to an area hospital for care
Deputies arrest man accused of stabbing person after argument
Sumter deputies arrest a man accused of stabbing another person at a home following May 1, 2025 argument
Teacher accused of making inappropriate comments to student
A teacher is being charged after Sumter Police say he sent inappropriate text messages to a student.
Sumter Co. coroner identifies Dink Street victim
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the person who died after a shooting, said the coroner's office.
SLED: Sumter Police officer accused of assaulting student
South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) says a Sumter Police officer has been charged after being accused of assaulting a student.
Sumter Co. deputies arrest man accused of chasing, shooting at repo agent
A Lynchburg man is accused of chasing, shooting at and trying to run a repo agent off of the road after they attempted to repossess his car.
Sumter man arrested Tuesday morning following a reported domestic incident
A Sumter man was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of second-degree domestic violence following a reported domestic incident, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
Sumter Police searching for Orangeburg County woman accused of using counterfeit bills
Sumter Police is searching for an Orangeburg County woman who is wanted on charges after counterfeit bills were used to purchase items at local businesses, according to police.
Kingstree man charged, accused of looking up woman’s dress at a Broad Street business
A Kingstree man has been charged after investigators say was seen looking up a woman’s dress while at a Broad Street business earlier this month.
Sumter Police searching for 16-year-old reported missing on Tuesday morning
Sumter Police are searching for a 16-year-old who was reported as missing on Tuesday morning.
Sumter police officer injured after accidental discharge of his gun
The Sumter Police Department says an officer was injured after an accidental discharge of his duty gun Sunday morning.
