SC lawmakers and community leaders call for help in combatting gun violence
The representatives are asking for 1 percent of funding from the federal American Rescue Plan to go towards gun violence prevention.
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Suspect arrested by Sumter County Sherrif on robbery charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The Sumter County Sherrif’s Office says they arrested 18-year-old De’Quandre Perry on Septermber 9 on the charge of strong arm robbery. According to the warrant, Perry is charged with taking a cell phone valued at over $800 and cash from the victim who was walking on Concord Circle on August 14. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Robbery,…
More Cities in SC pass Mask Ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Another city in the Midlands has voted to require masks. Sumter City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday to require customers and employees to wear masks in retail and food service establishments. The ordinance will take effect Friday at 6AM and will remain in effect for thirty days. Here is a look at the ordinance with a link: A…
Local Living: Swan Lake gets ready to Light up for the Holidays and more
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Holiday Happenings in Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The holiday lights are twinkling across the Midlands. On Wednesday, November 27 you can take a drive and see the Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be more than 350 animated light displays. The drive through display runs each night from 6pm to 10pm through December 31, 2019. For more information click here…
Sumter police search for man accused of shooting, injuring a family member
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — -The Sumter Police Department need your help finding a man they say shot a family member. Dywain Mckenzie is accused of shooting and injuring a member of his family November first at a Maney street home. At last check that shooting victim was still in the hospital. If you know where Mckenzie is you’re urged to…
Father of slain Sumter five-year-old hopes to keep daughter’s memory alive
Dupray Adams says he plans on having an event each year to honor her memory
The family of Nevaeh Adams, the Sumter five-year-old whose remains were discovered in a Richland County landfill last Friday, returned to her apartment Wednesday afternoon to pick up her belongings.
Sumter man dies of apparent gun shot wound, police investigating
SUMTER SC (WOLO)- Sumter Police are investigating an early morning shooting death. According to officials the incident happened around 2:47 am Monday. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker has identified the victim as McKenize Stewart, 42 of Dingle Street. Authorities say Steward was pronounced dead at Prisma Health Tuomey from an apparent gunshot wound. This incident is under investigation. Check back…
Police search for driver of tractor trailer suspected in deadly hit & run
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping you can help them find the driver of a tractor trailer they say was involved in a deadly hit and run in Sumter.
Sumter Coroner Identifies victim in Saturday crash
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– The Sumter County coroner has identified the victim of an early morning accident. According to the coroner, 42 year old Marvin Capers died at Prisma Health Richland from injuries he sustained in a single car accident around 3:05 am Saturday. Officials say the accident happened at Pinewood and Kolb road. The SC Highway patrol is investigating. …
Sumter police work to identify shooting victim found dead in an embankment
Sumter police need your help identifying a man found shot to death over the weekend.
