Funeral arrangements announced for three children killed in Sumter
The mother of three children who were killed last week in Sumter has announced their funeral arrangements this week.
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Woman accused of using drone to smuggle drugs into correctional facility
A former employee of the Department of Juvenile Justice is arrested after the Lee County Sheriff's Office says she tried to use a drone to smuggle drugs into the correctional facility.
Sumter Police: Heavier traffic expected today for Inspire Festival concert
Sumter Police Department is asking drivers to prepare for heavier traffic today in the Swan Lake area due to the Inspire Festival concert.
Suspect in Reardon St. fatal drive-by shooting arrested
Sumter County deputies and SLED have arrested a man for a deadly drive-by shooting last month in Manning.
Adult male victim in Sumter shooting that killed 5 identified
US Army Central has identified the man killed in a Tuesday night shooting in Sumter as Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Evans.
Sumter mayor releases statement following Whitetail Circle shooting
Sumter Mayor, David Merchant, released a statement this morning on the domestic related shooting that left three children and two adults dead on Whitetail Circle.
Sumter PD: 2 adults, 3 kids dead in Sumter murder suicide
A Sumter man and former military member shot and killed 4 people at his ex-wife's house last night before turning the weapon on himself. Two of the victims were his own children.
UPDATE: Sumter Police release more information on Whitetail Circle shooting deaths
Sumter Police have released more information regarding last night's shooting deaths of three children and two adults at a Whitetail Circle home.
Sumter School District releases statement on shooting that left 3 children, 2 adults dead
The Sumter County School District has released a statement after three children and two adults were found dead after a domestic related shooting that occurred last night before 11:30 p.m. on Whitetail Circle.
Sumter deputies: traffic violation leads to chase and multiple charges
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested 29 year-old Alan Cowell on March 13 on weapon and drug charges.
Tire buy-back day at Sumter County Civic Center
People in Sumter will soon have the chance to make a few extra bucks while selling their old tires.
Sumter Police: man dead of self-inflicted gunshot following domestic incident
The Sumter Police Department says a man has died from a self-inflicted gunshot after an ongoing domestic situation that escalated this morning.
Sumter Police respond to call, arrive at Summit Drive to investigate
Sumter officers are at the Summit Drive area after responding to a call after 9:30 a.m.
Sumter Co. coroner releases names of individuals left unclaimed
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker is asking for members of the public to take a good look at a list of individual's listed below
Sumter deputies arrest juvenile after high-speed, multi-county chase
A teenager is behind bars after a high speed stolen car chase through multiple counties yesterday.
7 year-old threatens students, teacher with knife
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a 7 year-old kindergarten student was found in possession of a 12- inch knife at Cherryvale Elementary School on Feb. 23.
Sumter Coroner identifies elderly man in collision
The Sumter Coroner has identified an elderly man who died in a collision Tuesday.
Sumter Police: Unidentified men linked to storage unit break-ins, thefts
Sumter Officers are searching for two men who broke into multiple storage units and took more than $15,000 in items.
Routine vehicle stop in Sumter County ends in a trafficking arrest
Sumter deputies arrested 22 year-old Jaden Neal Shepard on trafficking marijuana charges.
Sumter Coroner releases name of single vehicle collision victim
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has released the name of the deceased victim of a single vehicle collision on US Hwy 15 North, south of Biddle Road in Sumter County.
Shaw AFB to conduct nighttime flight training
Sumter residents can expect to see some busy night skies next week.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office warns residents of ongoing phone scam
Sumter Sheriff's Office is alerting residents to an ongoing phone call scam.
Sumter man arrested for Dollar General Store armed robberies
Sumter deputies say 26 year-old Jeffery Lorenzo Miller II was arrested on Feb. 8 after he was involved in a string of armed robberies that took place at three separate Dollar General Stores in the Sumter area.
Man in critical condition after armed robbery, shooting
An armed robbery and shooting left a man in critical condition says the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Sumter Coroner identifies motor vehicle collision victim
The Sumter County Coroner has identified the name of the individual who died following a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Boulevard Rd. and E Fulton St. on Feb. 6.
