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1 dead in single car crash in Sumter County

The SCHP is actively investigating the cause of the deadly crash
ABC Columbia Staff,

ABC Columbia News (FILE) Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) is investigating a deadly crash they say took place Monday night around 6pm. According to SCHP, there was only one car involved in the crash. Officials say the unidentified driver of a 2005 Infinity Sedan was traveling southbound along SC -441 along Horn Road when the…

Leroy Dixon
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Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office makes major bust

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: Sumter County Sheriff’s Dept. Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County has made a major drug seizure keeping several types of illegal drugs from making their way on to the street. Authorities say they used a search warrant to search a home located in the 1300 block of Crowndale Drive March 11, 2022. Once inside the home the…

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Suspect arrested by Sumter County Sherrif on robbery charge

Mike Olson,

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,…

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More Cities in SC pass Mask Ordinance

Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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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
Crysty Vaughan,

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…
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Sumter man dies of apparent gun shot wound, police investigating

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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…