Sumter Police looking for suspect accused of using credit cards stolen in February
The Sumter Police Department says they are looking for a man who used credit cards at several locations which were taken from a wallet stolen in February.
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You can pick strawberries this week at Maxcy Farms!
It's finally strawberry season , and the strawberry fields are open at Maxcy Farms! They will be open Tuesday-Thursday from 12-6 p.m. for you to either pick your own berries, or get the berries they've already picked themselves.
Sumter Police release video of tractor trailer involved in fatal hit-and-run with missing woman
Sumter Police have released video of the tractor trailer that was involved in a fatal hit and run with a missing woman last week.
Sumter PD now considering death of missing woman as hit-and-run with a tractor trailer
The Sumter Police Department says their investigation has lead them to believe that the death of Rebecca Brown was a result of a hit-and-run involving a tractor trailer.
Prisma Health offering COVID-19 vaccine at multiple Midlands locations this week
Prisma Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine at Gamecock Park on National Guard Road today through Saturday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You can also get your shot at the Sumter County Civic Center on West Liberty Street from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sumter Co. Coroner releases cause of death of woman whose body was found days after she was reported missing
Sumter County Coroner Robby Baker released the cause of death of Rebecca Brown. Officials say Brown's body was discovered in a ditch off of South Guignard Drive on Tuesday.
Sumter PD: Body of missing woman found off South Guignard Drive
The Sumter Police Department says the body of a woman previously reported missing was discovered by a passerby Tuesday afternoon. Around 12:15 p.m., police were called by a passerby who saw a body in a grassy area off of South Guignard Drive.
1 arrested; 2 wanted after gun deal leads to shooting in Sumter
Sumter County deputies say one teenager is arrested and they're searching for two suspects involved in a gun deal that led to a shooting.
Sumter PD: Man arrested for jewelry theft, driver facing drug charge
According to the Sumter Police Department, two men are facing charges after one of them was accused of taking jewelry from several stores and attempting to sell the merchandise to other stores.
SLED: Sumter County woman charged with voluntary manslaughter in child's death
According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, a Sumter County woman has been arrested in connection with the death of a minor. Authorities say Sharma Ladile Harris, 37, is accused of disconnecting a medical ventilator deemed necessary to assist with the child's breathing.
SCSO: Rembert man arrested after drugs are found in his motel room
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after deputies found drugs in his hotel room during the execution of a search warrant.
SCSO: Three individuals charged after deputies find children in house where drugs are being sold
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says three individuals are facing charges after deputies found children present in a house where drugs were sold.
City of Sumter offices and parks closing at 1 p.m. Thursday due to weather
The City of Sumter says its administrative offices and city parks will close at 1 p.m. today due to expected severe weather.
Sumter Police searching for missing woman last seen on South Guignard Drive
The Sumter Police Department is asking for your help looking for a missing woman who was last seen at Sumter Stop on South Guignard Drive. Authorities say 23-year-old Rebecca Danielle Brown was with friends before she went missing around 9 p.m. Wednesday.
86-year-old woman killed in mobile home fire on Barfield Road in Sumter
The Sumter County Coroner's Office has identified the victim of a fatal fire at a mobile home on Tuesday at Barfield Road.
Sumter School District moving back to in-person learning five days a week, beginning in April
Officials with the Sumter School District say they will be moving students back into the classroom full time in April.
SCSO: Sumter man facing attempted murder charges for choking, shooting at victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of attempted murder on Friday. Deputies say 24-year-old Tykeem Justice Billups has been charged with attempted murder, assault and battery first degree, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
LPD: Two brothers arrested, charged with assaulting and robbing a 78-year-old business owner
The Sumter Police Department says two brothers are in custody and charged with the assault and robbery of a 78-year-old business owner.
Sumter man arrested after investigators find more than 1,500 grams of marijuana among other drugs while executing search warrant
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested after investigators found over 1,500 grams of marijuana as well as other drugs while executing a search warrant at a residence on Rifle Lane.
Sumter County Sheriff's Office: Man wanted for hitting a female who was holding a one-year-old
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man is wanted for hitting a female in the face and head while she was holding a one-year-old child. Authorities say the incident occurred on January 16 at a residence in Pinewood.
Governor Henry McMaster tours Continental Tire vaccination site in Sumter
Governor Henry McMaster toured the vaccination site at Continental Tire in Sumter Thursday. The tire manufacturer and Prisma Health are hosting the onsite clinic at Highway 521 South.
Food Lion looking to fill 50 positions at job fair in Sumter County Thursday
Food lion in Sumter County is hosting a job fair Thursday. They're looking for about 50 part-time positions to fill their new store.
Sumter County deputies arrest man suspected of several burglaries and vehicle break-ins
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man accused of several burglaries and vehicle break-ins within the county.
Sumter PD: 78-year-old business owner struck and robbed Monday morning
According to the Sumter Police Department, a 78-year-old business owner was struck in the head and robbed outside his store Monday morning.
SCSO: Man accused of breaking into house, attacking former girlfriend and other man
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are looking for a man wanted for breaking into his former girlfriend's residence before attacking her and another man. Officials say the suspect also destroyed property while at the house.
