Sumter News
SCSO: Man arrested after pointing gun at female victim
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a man was arrested on December 30 and charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature.
Sumter woman faces assault charges for December incident
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says a woman faces assault charges stemming back to an altercation that occurred on December 14.
Manning man charged with attempted murder after New Year's Day shooting
According to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office, 44-year-old Pinkney Lee Gamble Jr. faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
COVID-19 vaccines starting to be administered at Shaw Air Force Base
The first vaccines have been administered at Shaw Air Force Base. Medical personnel on the base were the first to get the shots.
UPDATE: Sumter man found safe after being reported missing
The Sumter Police Department says they are searching for a missing man last seen at his friend's home on David Court on December 31.
Sumter PD: Additional murder charge filed against suspect from November shooting
According to the Sumter Police Department, an additional murder charge has been filed against the suspect from a November 10 shooting that left three dead.
List of Midlands school districts temporarily moving online following winter break
Several school districts throughout the Midlands have opted to temporarily move to a virtual learning model for students following winter break.
Sumter man pronounced dead after shooting on Wednesday night, two suspects arrested
According to the Sumter County Coroner's Office, a man died as a result of a shooting incident that took place Wednesday night.
Lugoff woman pronounced dead after wreck on Deschamps Road
According to the Sumter County Coroner's Office, a Lugoff woman was pronounced dead on the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on Deschamps Road Wednesday morning.
Sumter Co. inmate under investigation after starting a fire in his cell on Monday
Deputies says an inmate at the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center is under investigation after he set started a fire with a lighter in his cell on Monday night.
Sumter County deputies searching for missing man
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say they are searching for 18-year-old Jackson Garcia, who was reported missing.
Front line workers at Prisma Health Tuomey receive COVID-19 vaccine
Front line team members at Prisma Health Tuomey received their COVID-19 vaccines in Sumter Wednesday morning.
Man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins in Sumter arrested
Officials with the Sumter Police Department say they have arrested a man accused of multiple vehicle break-ins.
Two women charged after a fight and stabbing leaves a woman critically injured
On Friday, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced that two women have been arrested after a fight and stabbing left another woman critically injured.
Sumter man wanted for attempted armed robbery on Brunhill Street
The Sumter Police Department needs your help to find a man wanted for an attempted armed robbery on Brunhill Street.
Father in custody after infant dies from suspicious injury
The Sumter Police Department says a 23-year-old man is in custody after his infant child died from injuries officials deemed suspicious.
Sumter Co. man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says 29-year-old Dontavian Bernard Bennett has been charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, third degree.
Two dead after collision involving a motorcycle on SC Hwy 261 Saturday
On Saturday, South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed after a vehicle hit a motorcycle in Sumter County. It happened after 11:30 a.m. on SC-261 and Cle-Nic Lane.
SCSO accepting donations for "Helping Hands Project" to protect domestic violence victims
While the holidays are often a time of joy, for some in the Midlands it can also be a time of struggle. The Sumter County Sheriff's Office hopes to change that with the "Helping Hands Project" that works to protect victims of domestic violence.
SCSO UPDATE: Missing person found safe
Deputies with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office say that Bianca Isom has been found safe
Sumter County Sheriff looking for missing woman last seen leaving SCSO Detention Center
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says they are searching for a missing woman who was last seen leaving the Sumter County Sheriff's Office Detention Center around 10 a.m. on November 11.
