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Celebrities join Sumter charity golf event supporting fathers and veterans - WLTX
Celebrities join Sumter charity golf event supporting fathers and veterans WLTX
Published on 18 August 2025 | 3:26 am
JAMES W. GRIFFITH - The Sumter Item
JAMES W. GRIFFITH The Sumter Item
Published on 17 August 2025 | 9:47 pm
Sumter golf tournament unites stars and nonprofits for statewide impact - WLTX
Sumter golf tournament unites stars and nonprofits for statewide impact WLTX
Published on 17 August 2025 | 7:43 pm
Sumter man could face life after federal fentanyl, meth convictions tied to two counties - WLTX
Sumter man could face life after federal fentanyl, meth convictions tied to two counties WLTX
Published on 17 August 2025 | 2:09 pm
A Sumter County hidden gem: Richloam General Store welcomes customers old-timey style - Daily Commercial
A Sumter County hidden gem: Richloam General Store welcomes customers old-timey style Daily Commercial
Published on 17 August 2025 | 9:10 am
Investigation update: Some programs to continue despite charter revocation, Sumer American Legion says - The Sumter Item
Investigation update: Some programs to continue despite charter revocation, Sumer American Legion says The Sumter Item
Published on 16 August 2025 | 5:45 pm
Three individuals and a team take home hardware at 3rd edition of The Bobbys - The Sumter Item
Three individuals and a team take home hardware at 3rd edition of The Bobbys The Sumter Item
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:00 am
The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood graduate Richardson wins Thompson Award for Courage after loss of his father - The Sumter Item
The Grind, presented by Bank of Clarendon: Crestwood graduate Richardson wins Thompson Award for Courage after loss of his father The Sumter Item
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:00 am
UPDATED: Wright resigns as Sumter School District superintendent - The Sumter Item
UPDATED: Wright resigns as Sumter School District superintendent The Sumter Item
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:00 am
American Legion Post 15 in Sumter has charter revoked - WLTX
American Legion Post 15 in Sumter has charter revoked WLTX
Published on 16 August 2025 | 3:11 am
'It's kind of a shock' | Sumter parents left with questions after sudden superintendent resignation - WLTX
'It's kind of a shock' | Sumter parents left with questions after sudden superintendent resignation WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:38 pm
Man grazed by bullet in Sumter backyard shooting - WLTX
Man grazed by bullet in Sumter backyard shooting WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:10 pm
Sumter man admits to trafficking meth, fentanyl, and cocaine - WLTX
Sumter man admits to trafficking meth, fentanyl, and cocaine WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 10:08 pm
Charter revoked for Sumter’s American Legion Post 15 - WLTX
Charter revoked for Sumter’s American Legion Post 15 WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 9:16 pm
Sumter School District superintendent resigns - WLTX
Sumter School District superintendent resigns WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 9:14 pm
Sumter man admits to trafficking meth, fentanyl, and cocaine - WLTX
Sumter man admits to trafficking meth, fentanyl, and cocaine WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 9:02 pm
Man grazed by bullet in Sumter backyard shooting - WLTX
Man grazed by bullet in Sumter backyard shooting WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:48 pm
DR. WILLIAM RANSOM HAYNIE II - The Sumter Item
DR. WILLIAM RANSOM HAYNIE II The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:36 pm
Police: Man grazed by bullet, nearby school secured after Sumter shooting - WIS News 10
Police: Man grazed by bullet, nearby school secured after Sumter shooting WIS News 10
Published on 15 August 2025 | 8:29 pm
Sumter man pleads guilty to federal drug charges - WIS News 10
Sumter man pleads guilty to federal drug charges WIS News 10
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:55 pm
Man grazed by gunfire in Sumter backyard, police say - WLTX
Man grazed by gunfire in Sumter backyard, police say WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:50 pm
One injured after shooting incident in Sumter - WACH
One injured after shooting incident in Sumter WACH
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:32 pm
Sumter police say shooting is isolated, under investigation after man suffers minor gunshot wound near Willow Drive - The Sumter Item
Sumter police say shooting is isolated, under investigation after man suffers minor gunshot wound near Willow Drive The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:11 pm
Sumter County man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy in Sumter, Richland counties - The Sumter Item
Sumter County man pleads guilty to drug conspiracy in Sumter, Richland counties The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 6:28 pm
South Sumter Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat - Spectrum News
South Sumter Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat Spectrum News
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:31 pm
South Sumter Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat - Spectrum News 13
South Sumter Middle School evacuated after reported bomb threat Spectrum News 13
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:31 pm
South Sumter Middle School bomb threat sparks lockdown, evacuation: Deputies - FOX 35 Orlando
South Sumter Middle School bomb threat sparks lockdown, evacuation: Deputies FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:03 pm
Sumter County school evacuated due to possible bomb threat - WFLA
Sumter County school evacuated due to possible bomb threat WFLA
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:02 pm
Sumter County Intermediate School receives donation for unique musical instrument - Americus Times-Recorder
Sumter County Intermediate School receives donation for unique musical instrument Americus Times-Recorder
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:02 pm
South Sumter Middle School evacuated over reported bomb threat; no threat found - WKMG
South Sumter Middle School evacuated over reported bomb threat; no threat found WKMG
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:57 pm
Sumter County middle school evacuated after reports of possible bomb threat - WESH
Sumter County middle school evacuated after reports of possible bomb threat WESH
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:43 pm
Bomb threat at South Sumter Middle School sparks evacuation, deputies say - WFTV
Bomb threat at South Sumter Middle School sparks evacuation, deputies say WFTV
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:39 pm
Charter revoked for Sumter’s American Legion Post 15, activities suspended - WLTX
Charter revoked for Sumter’s American Legion Post 15, activities suspended WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:37 pm
Sumter County Intermediate School has a new STEM connections class - Americus Times-Recorder
Sumter County Intermediate School has a new STEM connections class Americus Times-Recorder
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:36 pm
American Legion revokes charter of Sumter post, events suspended - WIS News 10
American Legion revokes charter of Sumter post, events suspended WIS News 10
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:11 pm
INVESTIGATION: 106-year-old Sumter Legion Fair at risk of cancellation; State American Legion revokes Post 15 charter, some programs - The Sumter Item
INVESTIGATION: 106-year-old Sumter Legion Fair at risk of cancellation; State American Legion revokes Post 15 charter, some programs The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 4:01 pm
1 killed, 4 injured in Sumter County crash, troopers say - WKMG
1 killed, 4 injured in Sumter County crash, troopers say WKMG
Published on 15 August 2025 | 3:55 pm
One person killed and four more injured in crash in Sumter County - Villages-News.com
One person killed and four more injured in crash in Sumter County Villages-News.com
Published on 15 August 2025 | 3:25 pm
Sumter schools superintendent resigns after three years - The State
Sumter schools superintendent resigns after three years The State
Published on 15 August 2025 | 1:26 pm
KIM ELIZABETH GOLIATH WELLS - The Sumter Item
KIM ELIZABETH GOLIATH WELLS The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 11:25 am
Check out the August / September 2025 edition of The Sumter Item Impact - The Sumter Item
Check out the August / September 2025 edition of The Sumter Item Impact The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:38 am
Sumter School District superintendent resigns, board chairman releases statement - ABC Columbia
Sumter School District superintendent resigns, board chairman releases statement ABC Columbia
Published on 15 August 2025 | 1:24 am
Wright resigns as Sumter School District superintendent Thursday night - The Sumter Item
Wright resigns as Sumter School District superintendent Thursday night The Sumter Item
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:21 am
Sumter School District superintendent resigns immediately for “personal reasons” - WIS News 10
Sumter School District superintendent resigns immediately for “personal reasons” WIS News 10
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:06 am
Sumter School District superintendent resigns - WLTX
Sumter School District superintendent resigns WLTX
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:03 am
Sumter schools boss resigns just after start of school year - WACH
Sumter schools boss resigns just after start of school year WACH
Published on 15 August 2025 | 12:00 am
One dead after single car crash in Sumter County - WLTX
One dead after single car crash in Sumter County WLTX
Published on 14 August 2025 | 11:59 pm
SCHP: Driver dies days after Sumter County crash - WIS News 10
SCHP: Driver dies days after Sumter County crash WIS News 10
Published on 14 August 2025 | 9:12 pm
Rabid bat confirmed in Sumter County; 1 person exposed - The Sumter Item
Rabid bat confirmed in Sumter County; 1 person exposed The Sumter Item
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:33 pm
1 of 2 Lowcountry women found dead in Sumter County had no physical trauma, autopsy shows - Post and Courier
1 of 2 Lowcountry women found dead in Sumter County had no physical trauma, autopsy shows Post and Courier
Published on 14 August 2025 | 6:00 pm
Sumter school board to have special-called meeting tonight on Superintendent Wright’s contract - The Sumter Item
Sumter school board to have special-called meeting tonight on Superintendent Wright’s contract The Sumter Item
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:19 pm
Sumter church releases statement after bus driver accused of criminal sexual conduct - WIS News 10
Sumter church releases statement after bus driver accused of criminal sexual conduct WIS News 10
Published on 14 August 2025 | 4:35 pm
ANNETTE LAVERNE ANDERSON - The Sumter Item
ANNETTE LAVERNE ANDERSON The Sumter Item
Published on 14 August 2025 | 10:49 am
Classrooms closed for mold at middle school in Sumter - WIS News 10
Classrooms closed for mold at middle school in Sumter WIS News 10
Published on 14 August 2025 | 1:48 am
Mold at Bates Middle school in Sumter according to district - WLTX
Mold at Bates Middle school in Sumter according to district WLTX
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:03 pm
Mold concerns resurface at Bates Middle School in Sumter, prompting emergency action - WLTX
Mold concerns resurface at Bates Middle School in Sumter, prompting emergency action WLTX
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:53 pm
Police: Church bus driver accused of sexually assaulting woman - WLTX
Police: Church bus driver accused of sexually assaulting woman WLTX
Published on 13 August 2025 | 5:34 pm
Sumter church bus driver accused of sexual assault, police say - WIS News 10
Sumter church bus driver accused of sexual assault, police say WIS News 10
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:29 pm
Sumter man charged after alleged sexual assault on church bus - The Sumter Item
Sumter man charged after alleged sexual assault on church bus The Sumter Item
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:28 pm
SLED requested to investigate after 2 women found dead near rural road - WYFF
SLED requested to investigate after 2 women found dead near rural road WYFF
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:35 pm
Cause of death in homicide of 2nd woman found in Rembert pending toxicology report, Sumter coroner says - The Sumter Item
Cause of death in homicide of 2nd woman found in Rembert pending toxicology report, Sumter coroner says The Sumter Item
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:24 pm
Two Charleston County women found dead in Sumter County identified, investigated as homicides - ABC Columbia
Two Charleston County women found dead in Sumter County identified, investigated as homicides ABC Columbia
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:15 pm
Coroner: Autopsy of second woman found dead in Sumter County ‘did not reveal any physical trauma’ - WIS News 10
Coroner: Autopsy of second woman found dead in Sumter County ‘did not reveal any physical trauma’ WIS News 10
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:28 pm
First day of school for Sumter County students - Spectrum News 13
First day of school for Sumter County students Spectrum News 13
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:21 am
3 arrested, charged in Sumter County aggravated assault investigation, GBI says - WALB
3 arrested, charged in Sumter County aggravated assault investigation, GBI says WALB
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:45 pm
Sumter school board votes to shift students at Bates, later raze school and build new one due to recurring mold issues - The Sumter Item
Sumter school board votes to shift students at Bates, later raze school and build new one due to recurring mold issues The Sumter Item
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:33 pm
Bodies of Two Women Found in South Carolina with One Confirmed Dead from Gunshot Wound - Oxygen Official Site
Bodies of Two Women Found in South Carolina with One Confirmed Dead from Gunshot Wound Oxygen Official Site
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
Autopsies complete for Lowcountry women found in Midlands; 1 died of gunshot - Live 5 News
Autopsies complete for Lowcountry women found in Midlands; 1 died of gunshot Live 5 News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:50 pm
Sumter coroner confirms gunshot wound in killing of 1 of 2 women found in county; $5,000 reward offered for information - The Sumter Item
Sumter coroner confirms gunshot wound in killing of 1 of 2 women found in county; $5,000 reward offered for information The Sumter Item
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:06 pm
2 women's bodies found in South Carolina clearing, homicide investigation underway - CBS News
2 women's bodies found in South Carolina clearing, homicide investigation underway CBS News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:01 pm
Dr. William Ransom Haynie II Obituary August 12, 2025 - Stuhr Funeral Home
Dr. William Ransom Haynie II Obituary August 12, 2025 Stuhr Funeral Home
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:44 pm
Coroner confirms gunshot wound in Sumter County killing - WLTX
Coroner confirms gunshot wound in Sumter County killing WLTX
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:33 pm
Sumter Co. officials give new details in double homicide of two Charleston area women - WCIV
Sumter Co. officials give new details in double homicide of two Charleston area women WCIV
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:29 pm
Sumter man turns himself in after non-fatal shooting injured 2 at Broad Street convenience store - The Sumter Item
Sumter man turns himself in after non-fatal shooting injured 2 at Broad Street convenience store The Sumter Item
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:15 pm
Coroner: 1 of 2 women found in Sumter County died of gunshot wound - WIS News 10
Coroner: 1 of 2 women found in Sumter County died of gunshot wound WIS News 10
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:58 pm
Police: 2 in custody, 1 wanted in Sumter armed robbery - WIS News 10
Police: 2 in custody, 1 wanted in Sumter armed robbery WIS News 10
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:10 pm
Heroic state trooper saves victim from fiery crash in Sumter County - WFTV
Heroic state trooper saves victim from fiery crash in Sumter County WFTV
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:38 pm
Trooper, witness rescue crash victim from burning vehicle in Sumter County - WKMG
Trooper, witness rescue crash victim from burning vehicle in Sumter County WKMG
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:28 pm
Three Sumter residents, one in custody, two still wanted for alleged roles in planned armed robbery - WIS News 10
Three Sumter residents, one in custody, two still wanted for alleged roles in planned armed robbery WIS News 10
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:11 pm
Officials to hold press conference after two Lowcountry women found dead in Sumter County - WCBD
Officials to hold press conference after two Lowcountry women found dead in Sumter County WCBD
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:39 pm
Deputies investigating case of bodies found in Sumter County as double homicide - WIS News 10
Deputies investigating case of bodies found in Sumter County as double homicide WIS News 10
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:56 pm
Two women found dead in Sumter County clearing being investigated as a double homicide - WLTX
Two women found dead in Sumter County clearing being investigated as a double homicide WLTX
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:48 pm
WATCH: Double homicide investigation underway in Sumter County - WACH
WATCH: Double homicide investigation underway in Sumter County WACH
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:37 pm
Man charged after malnourished dogs found in Sumter, police say - WIS News 10
Man charged after malnourished dogs found in Sumter, police say WIS News 10
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 pm
2 South Carolina women found dead over 100 miles from home, homicide investigation underway: Coroner - ABC News
2 South Carolina women found dead over 100 miles from home, homicide investigation underway: Coroner ABC News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:34 pm
ATP Challenger Tour showcases Cancun and Sumter on its live-streaming slate - Tennis.com
ATP Challenger Tour showcases Cancun and Sumter on its live-streaming slate Tennis.com
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:33 pm
Bodies of 2 women found in rural South Carolina woods, officials say - WBTV
Bodies of 2 women found in rural South Carolina woods, officials say WBTV
Published on 11 August 2025 | 2:51 pm
Two years later: State plans to consolidate Sumter County to one school in intervention - Alabama Reflector
Two years later: State plans to consolidate Sumter County to one school in intervention Alabama Reflector
Published on 11 August 2025 | 12:13 pm
Serve First Open brings world-class tennis and global spotlight to Sumter - WLTX
Serve First Open brings world-class tennis and global spotlight to Sumter WLTX
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:26 am
Homicide investigation underway after two Charleston women found dead in Sumter County - WCBD
Homicide investigation underway after two Charleston women found dead in Sumter County WCBD
Published on 10 August 2025 | 2:46 pm
Coroner identifies two bodies found in Sumter County, being investigated as homicides - WIS News 10
Coroner identifies two bodies found in Sumter County, being investigated as homicides WIS News 10
Published on 9 August 2025 | 4:59 pm
Two women found dead in rural Sumter County identified - WLTX
Two women found dead in rural Sumter County identified WLTX
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Rast Street reopens after hours-long barricade in Sumter - WLTX
Rast Street reopens after hours-long barricade in Sumter WLTX
Published on 8 August 2025 | 8:42 pm
Bodies found along rural Sumter County road, officials say - WLTX
Bodies found along rural Sumter County road, officials say WLTX
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies two bodies found in Sumter County - WIS News 10
Coroner identifies two bodies found in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter Police search for suspect after dispute leads to shooting, 2 injured - WIS News 10
Sumter Police search for suspect after dispute leads to shooting, 2 injured WIS News 10
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter Police search for suspect in Thursday shooting that wounded two - WLTX
Sumter Police search for suspect in Thursday shooting that wounded two WLTX
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: Sumter County man found with multiple drugs following chase - WIS News 10
Deputies: Sumter County man found with multiple drugs following chase WIS News 10
Published on 5 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Driver, 17, arrested after passenger, 16, in his car dies in I-75 crash in Sumter County - Daily Commercial
Driver, 17, arrested after passenger, 16, in his car dies in I-75 crash in Sumter County Daily Commercial
Published on 4 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County teen dies in crash, coroner says - WIS News 10
Sumter County teen dies in crash, coroner says WIS News 10
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman shot and beaten with bat; father and son suspects now jailed - WLTX
Woman shot and beaten with bat; father and son suspects now jailed WLTX
Published on 1 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter man charged with attempted murder after bat, shooting assault - WIS News 10
Sumter man charged with attempted murder after bat, shooting assault WIS News 10
Published on 27 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Medical helicopter makes emergency landing in Sumter County field - WLTX
Medical helicopter makes emergency landing in Sumter County field WLTX
Published on 26 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Voting for the Best of Clarendon is now closed. - The Sumter Item
Voting for the Best of Clarendon is now closed. The Sumter Item
Published on 10 February 2025 | 5:59 pm