Sumter Sheriff's make major drug bust during traffic stop
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is behind bars facing multiple charges after taking authorities on a wild ride before they discovered drugs, guns.
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Man accused of sending nude photos to minors arrested in Sumter
Sumter County deputies arrested Lionel Kendrick Smith, Jr., who is accused of sending nude photos to minors.
SCSO: Mayesville city councilman charged with threatening the life of a public official, assault and battery
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Mayesville City Councilman Terrance Reginald Wilson was arrested Friday, charged with threatening the life of a public official and assault and battery third degree.
Sumter PD: Robbery suspect arrested after running red light
The Sumter Police Department says a 19-year-old was arrested Thursday evening, charged in connection with a snatch-and-grab robbery at a jewelry business.
SCSO: Former CFO at Sumter Behavioral Health Services charged with breach of trust
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says Rodney Dean Ellis, who previously worked as Chief Financial Officer at Sumter Behavioral Health Services, is charged with eight counts of breach of trust with fraudulent intent, over $10,000.
Sumter jury finds Daunte Johnson guilty of two murders, including 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams
“He had only been in town a month. Just consider the storm he brought to all of these people's lives in one month," said Ernest Finney, Third Circuit Solicitor.
Sumter County deputies looking for man accused of string of larcenies
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding a man accused of a string of larcenies in the Broad Street and Peach Orchard area.
Sumter PD: Missing K9 officer found
UPDATE: The Sumter Police Department says K9 Officer Jake was located and appears to be okay.
Sumter PD looking for missing K9 officer who got away from tracking team
The Sumter Police Department is continuing their search for one of their missing K9 officers.
SCSO looking for woman wanted for breach of trust, forgery and conspiracy
Sumter County deputies need your help finding a woman wanted on multiple charges.
Midlands power outages
Some homes are in the dark throughout the Midlands after torrential downpours hit the Midlands
On the Road: What's hidden in Horatio?
In Sumter County sits a small community of less than 100 people. It’s also home to South Carolina's oldest general store.
Sumter man arrested, accused of having thousands of child pornographic images on phone
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrested a man accused of having thousands of images of child pornography on his cell phone, cloud files and in his cell phone storage cache.
Investigation into allegations against Sumter County Sheriff ends citing insufficient evidence
On Wednesday, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office addressed allegations made against Sheriff Anthony Dennis. The investigation ended after multiple agencies concluded there was insufficient evidence to prosecute.
ON THE ROAD: Sumter's unique gardens and festival entice visitors
“We are the only garden in the United States that has all eight species of swan. You can come here any time. We are open 365 days a year," said Shelley Kile, City of Sumter tourism director.
2-year-old killed after being hit by a vehicle in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office says a 2-year-old boy is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Sunday night.
Local Living: Sumter native flies high in "Top Gun: Maverick"
Local Living: Sumter native flies high in "Top Gun: Maverick"
SCHP: Pedestrian dies after being struck by car in Sumter County
A man was killed after walking into the road and being hit by a car in Sumter County last night.
Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Local Living: Take a new furry friend home this weekend!
Sumter PD: Two in custody in connection with shooting that left a man dead outside a vacant house
The Sumter Police Department says one person is in custody, and they are looking for another wanted in connection with a shooting that left a man dead outside a vacant home on South Sumter Street Thursday morning.
Local Living: Sumter Iris Festival this weekend, Columbia Animal Services celebrating Hug your Cat Day with an adoption special and more!
Local Living: Sumter Iris Festival this weekend, Columbia Animal Services celebrating Hug your Cat Day with an adoption special and more!
Sumter PD investigating after a body was found near a vacant house
The Sumter Police Department says officers are investigating after the body of a man who had been shot was found near a vacant house on South Sumter Street.
New parking area along Palmetto Trail now open near Eastover
Richland County officials say the new parking area was made possible by a grant from the Richland County Conservation Commission.
Protestors in Sumter demand the release of Brittany Martin
Investigators say she was the leader of the group that disrupted the peaceful protests, but protestors argue she was using her first amendment right to free speech.
