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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.

Funeral held for Sumter shooting victims

Mar 31, 2023 6:10 PM EDT

The Sumter mother of three kids killed by her ex-husband laid them to rest today.

Sumter officials: Several roads remain closed due to flood waters

Mar 28, 2023 1:58 PM EDT

Sumter officials say several roads will remain closed after flood waters prevented them from being used.

Sumter Police release drone footage of flooding

Mar 27, 2023 10:52 AM EDT

Tap here to see drone footage of flooding in Sumter

Funeral arrangements announced for three children killed in Sumter

Mar 27, 2023 9:23 AM EDT

The mother of three children who were killed last week in Sumter has announced their funeral arrangements this week.

Woman accused of using drone to smuggle drugs into correctional facility

Mar 25, 2023 12:03 AM EDT

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.

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Sumter Police: Heavier traffic expected today for Inspire Festival concert

Mar 24, 2023 3:40 PM EDT

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

Mar 24, 2023 12:31 PM EDT

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

Mar 23, 2023 1:57 PM EDT

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

Mar 23, 2023 12:10 PM EDT

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

Mar 22, 2023 10:11 PM EDT

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

Mar 22, 2023 3:38 PM EDT

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

Mar 22, 2023 10:46 AM EDT

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.