VACCINE HESITANCY: Why are the numbers so low in Midlands counties?
In Richland County, the vaccination rate is slightly above the state average. However, in a few Midlands counties, the rates are well below that average.
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Sumter PD looking for missing woman last seen leaving a business of South Pike West
UPDATE: The Sumter Police Department says Stacy Melissa Stevens was located and is safe.
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Students in the Midlands head back to school this month
Midlands students begin heading back to school this month.
Fort Jackson soldier found dead in forest off-base
The body of a soldier stationed at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has been found off base, Army officials said. The body was found in a vehicle in Manchester State Forest in Sumter County on July 22, according to investigators.
Sumter PD: Man in custody charged with several storage unit break-ins
The Sumter Police Department says a man in jail since July 13 has been linked to several storage unit break-ins since April.
Sumter County deputies investigating after a body is found in Manchester State Forest
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are conducting a death investigation after a man's body was discovered in a car in Manchester State Forest.
Sumter PD looking for those involved in the theft of a truck used to steal a utility trailer
The Sumter Police Department is asking for the public's help finding the individuals involved with the theft of a pickup truck that was later used to steal a utility trailer from a business on Wesmark Boulevard.
SCAG: Sumter man facing charges for attempted criminal solicitation of a minor
A Sumter man was arrested Wednesday and faces two charges related to the attempted criminal solicitation of a minor for sex.
Sumter PD: Two arrested during investigation into vehicle break-ins, police looking for third man
The Sumter Police Department says two men have been arrested in connection with a string of vehicle break-ins at two subdivisions in the city. Police say they are still looking for a third man who was able to evade officers.
Sumter PD looking for man who peered through a window of an occupied home
The Sumter Police Department says they are looking for a man who was seen looking through the window of an occupied home last month.
Sumter PD still looking for man wanted for a shooting after a gun deal
The Sumter Police Department still needs your help to find a teenager, after a firearm deal led to a shooting.
SCSO: Wedgefield woman charged with arson after setting clothes on fire just outside a residence
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman was charged with arson after she caused over $5,000 worth of damage to a residential property she lives at.
Sumter man indicted for attempted sexual assault of a resident at a nursing home
According to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a Sumter man was indicted by a grand jury for an attempted sexual assault of a resident at a nursing home. Officials say the man charged was an employee of the nursing home at the time of the incident.
Man accused of hitting former romantic partner several times in Sumter is arrested
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of assaulting his former romantic partner multiple times.
SCSO: Three arrested in connection with investigation into fatal shooting at the American Mobile Home Park
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says three individuals are facing charges in relation to the investigation of a shooting that killed a man at the American Mobile Home Park yesterday.
Sumter County Coroner identifies man who after being shot Wednesday at the American Mobile Home Park
Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of a man who died after suffering a gunshot wound at the American Mobile Home Park.
SCSO: Man accused of hitting former romantic partner multiple times, threatening her
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is wanted for domestic violence and related charges after he was accused of hitting a former romantic partner multiple times and threatening her with a bladed object.
Sumter County deputies make arrest for murder last month on Hickory Road
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a murder suspect turned themselves in on Tuesday. Authorities say 24-year-old Juwone D’Angelo Kelley-Jay was wanted for the shooting death of 20-year-old Kalieah Green on May 25.
Sumter man charged with harassment, domestic violence
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of threatening to shoot multiple people and pointing a gun at another individual on a later date.
Sumter PD: Man already in custody now charged with 2018 fatal shooting on Salem Street
The Sumter Police Department says a man who is already is custody for an unrelated investigation has now been charged with a murder that occurred in 2018.
SCSO: Two arrested in connection with shooting investigation, still looking for murder suspect
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says two individuals have been arrested in the course of their investigation into the shooting death of 20-year-old last month. Deputies say they are still looking for a murder suspect in the investigation.
Sumter PD: Four teens charged after stealing a pickup truck, and one of them attempting to shoot the owner
The Sumter Police Department says four teens have been charged after a pickup truck was stolen, and a shot was fired at the owner.
Sumter PD looking for 17-year-old in connection with shooting death in January
The Sumter Police Department is asking for information leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old wanted in connection with a January shooting death.
Sumter man accused of ramming his vehicle into another, shooting at victim
Sumter man accused of ramming his vehicle into another, shooting at victim
