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LEARNING MADE FUN: Sumter School District reveals three new educational opportunities

Jul 26, 2023 6:20 PM EDT

Both the STEM explorer and the cyber security unit will be making stops for all the district’s grade levels.

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S.C. Highway Patrol seek information on fatal hit and run

Jul 20, 2023 12:15 PM EDT

The S.C. Highway Patrol is seeking information in a fatal hit and run that occurred on July 14 around 9:28 p.m. in Sumter County.

Sumter PD: Dogs found on Montague Court, owners urged to come forward

Jul 5, 2023 10:40 AM EDT

Sumter Police are looking for the owners of two dogs.

Happy Fourth of July from ABC Columbia!

Jul 4, 2023 10:37 AM EDT

ABC Columbia News wishes you and your family a safe and happy Independence Day!

Sumter coroner identifies victim of deadly crash

Jun 29, 2023 9:52 PM EDT

Sumter County Coroner, Robbie Baker has announced the name of the man they say was involved in a deadly wreck.

Sumter police searching for missing mom & her 2-year-old son

Jun 29, 2023 7:25 AM EDT

The Sumter Police Department needs your help to find a missing mother and her 2-year-old son who were last seen on June 24.

Sumter Co. deputy accused in deadly crash

Jun 27, 2023 10:30 PM EDT

Sumter County deputy accused in deadly accident involving pedestrian

Sumter County man in custody following manhunt

Jun 22, 2023 12:49 AM EDT

Sumter County deputies say a man who escaped their custody on Wednesday causing a manhunt has been captured.

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Save the Date: Lee County to host back-to-school bash!

Jun 20, 2023 5:49 PM EDT

Students from all schools in Lee County are welcome to attend and must be present to receive the supplies.

Sumter Police arrest trio after search of home reveals drugs, weapons

Jun 2, 2023 11:39 PM EDT

The Sumter Police Department have arrested three men after discovering different types of drugs and weapons inside of their home.

Sumter Police search for 'armed and dangerous' suspect accused of stealing car, gun

Jun 2, 2023 9:54 PM EDT

Sumter Police are hoping members of the community can help them locate a man they should be considered armed and dangerous.

Sumter Police: $5K stolen goods found; man charged

May 30, 2023 3:31 PM EDT

Sumter Police say a local man faces charges after $5,000 worth of stolen merchandise was confiscated from his home.

ON THE ROAD: Poinsett State Park

May 29, 2023 6:34 PM EDT

Poinsett State Park is one of South Carolina's oldest state parks and features hundreds of species of flora and fauna.

IRIS FESTIVAL: Decades-old tradition kicks off at Sumter's Swan Lake

May 26, 2023 5:38 PM EDT

With hundreds of vendors, food trucks, live music, children’s activities, car shows, a petting zoo and more, there really is something for everyone.

Torch Run kicks off start to Special Olympics State 'Summer Games'

May 12, 2023 11:50 PM EDT

Law Enforcement agencies around the Midlands and the Upstate participated in a 140 mile relay for the Special Olympics.

Two winning lottery tickets sold in the Midlands

May 8, 2023 10:34 AM EDT

The tickets were sold in Lexington and Sumter

Sen. Lindsey Graham requests $4.2 million for SC law enforcement

Apr 20, 2023 4:44 PM EDT

According to his website, Graham requested a combined $4.2 million to help law enforcement officials across South Carolina and support projects that include new vehicles and equipment, information sharing, and upgraded 911 technology.

Sumter Police: 2 male suspects wanted on contributing to delinquency of a minor charges

Apr 17, 2023 11:31 AM EDT

Sumter Police are searching for two men who were identified as suspects in an April 8 incident involving an underage girl.

Sumter woman charged in connection to dog attack

Apr 14, 2023 10:26 PM EDT

Sumter County deputies have arrested a woman who owns one of the two dogs authorities say attacked a woman on Easter Sunday.

Sumter police want local bar and grill shut down

Apr 12, 2023 1:49 PM EDT

Police say Brewer's has been the scene of several violent crimes including a Saturday shooting that resulted in one man's death.

Sumter Police searching for missing man

Apr 6, 2023 2:33 PM EDT

Investigators say Duane Missouri, 64, was last seen Wednesday leaving Prisma Health Toumey wearing a red and black plaid shirt, black pants and red and black shoes.