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‘Dirty diaper on an open campfire’: What’s that smell in Sumter County? - WUFT
‘Dirty diaper on an open campfire’: What’s that smell in Sumter County? WUFT
Published on 28 July 2025 | 9:10 pm
Lake-Sumter State College Dedicates Lake Jem Farms Beach Volleyball Court Complex - South Lake Tablet
Lake-Sumter State College Dedicates Lake Jem Farms Beach Volleyball Court Complex South Lake Tablet
Published on 28 July 2025 | 5:10 pm
Matthews Real Estate Arranges Sale of 106,062-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Sumter, South Carolina - Shopping Center Business
Matthews Real Estate Arranges Sale of 106,062-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Sumter, South Carolina Shopping Center Business
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:17 pm
Woman was shot and beaten with a baseball bat, South Carolina sheriff says - The State
Woman was shot and beaten with a baseball bat, South Carolina sheriff says The State
Published on 28 July 2025 | 12:13 pm
Keep open beach, safeguard the climate - Post and Courier
Keep open beach, safeguard the climate Post and Courier
Published on 28 July 2025 | 8:45 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 28 July 2025 | 4:56 am
SpaceX vapor trail over Lake Sumter in The Villages - Villages-News.com
SpaceX vapor trail over Lake Sumter in The Villages Villages-News.com
Published on 28 July 2025 | 4:05 am
State investigation determined a Sumter County school employee forged official documents - WFTV
State investigation determined a Sumter County school employee forged official documents WFTV
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:31 am
State investigation determine Sumter Co schools employee forged official document - WFTV
State investigation determine Sumter Co schools employee forged official document WFTV
Published on 28 July 2025 | 3:29 am
Deputies: Sumter man beat woman with bat, shot her before standoff - WLTX
Deputies: Sumter man beat woman with bat, shot her before standoff WLTX
Published on 28 July 2025 | 2:38 am
Sumter man arrested for assaulting woman with baseball bat, shooting her - ABC Columbia
Sumter man arrested for assaulting woman with baseball bat, shooting her ABC Columbia
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:45 am
Man accused of beating woman with bat, shooting - WACH
Man accused of beating woman with bat, shooting WACH
Published on 28 July 2025 | 1:13 am
Sumter man charged with attempted murder in connection to assault with a bat, shooting - The Sumter Item
Sumter man charged with attempted murder in connection to assault with a bat, shooting The Sumter Item
Published on 27 July 2025 | 11:08 pm
Villager loses license after caught with shorts down at Lake Sumter Landing - Villages-News.com
Villager loses license after caught with shorts down at Lake Sumter Landing Villages-News.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 10:45 pm
Sumter County officials want to hear from residents about traffic at busy intersection - Villages-News.com
Sumter County officials want to hear from residents about traffic at busy intersection Villages-News.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 9:30 pm
Woman beaten and shot in Sumter County; suspect arrested after brief standoff - WLTX
Woman beaten and shot in Sumter County; suspect arrested after brief standoff WLTX
Published on 27 July 2025 | 9:07 pm
17ers face Sumter in Monday elimination game - pmg-sc.com
17ers face Sumter in Monday elimination game pmg-sc.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
There is only one truly gated community in Sumter County - Villages-News.com
There is only one truly gated community in Sumter County Villages-News.com
Published on 27 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Laurens County is part of the Sumter National Forest: SC’s national forests have 8,000 roadless acres. A federal proposal would change that - The Clinton Chronicle
Laurens County is part of the Sumter National Forest: SC’s national forests have 8,000 roadless acres. A federal proposal would change that The Clinton Chronicle
Published on 27 July 2025 | 5:00 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 | 9:03 pm
Sumter YMCA to honor coaching legend with court dedication - The Sumter Item
Sumter YMCA to honor coaching legend with court dedication The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Florence Post 1 dominated Sumter on Friday. But Post 1 coach warned mission far from done - SCNow
Florence Post 1 dominated Sumter on Friday. But Post 1 coach warned mission far from done SCNow
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Sumter County funds 18 new auxiliary teachers to boost early education - WLTX
Sumter County funds 18 new auxiliary teachers to boost early education WLTX
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:29 pm
Sumter County U-10 All-Stars Make History - WTOK
Sumter County U-10 All-Stars Make History WTOK
Published on 25 July 2025 | 9:11 pm
SCDOT to close bridge in Sumter County for maintenance - ABC Columbia
SCDOT to close bridge in Sumter County for maintenance ABC Columbia
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:13 pm
Eastern School Road bridge in Sumter County to close for maintenance July 28–30 - WLTX
Eastern School Road bridge in Sumter County to close for maintenance July 28–30 WLTX
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:55 pm
SCDOT to temporarily close Sumter County bridge for maintenance - WIS News 10
SCDOT to temporarily close Sumter County bridge for maintenance WIS News 10
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:52 pm
Sumter on Caldwell: 'A Rare Leader' - Insider NJ
Sumter on Caldwell: 'A Rare Leader' Insider NJ
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:35 pm
Flood advisory for Lee and Sumter counties Thursday evening, says the NWS - The State
Flood advisory for Lee and Sumter counties Thursday evening, says the NWS The State
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:13 am
BRIG. GEN. HUGH MCFADDIN MCLAURIN III - The Sumter Item
BRIG. GEN. HUGH MCFADDIN MCLAURIN III The Sumter Item
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:57 pm
South Carolina investigates Sumter School District's $8 million project - WLTX
South Carolina investigates Sumter School District's $8 million project WLTX
Published on 24 July 2025 | 3:09 am
South Carolina investigates Sumter School District's $8 million project - WLTX
South Carolina investigates Sumter School District's $8 million project WLTX
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:59 am
Three arrested after two vehicle chases in Sumter County - WLTX
Three arrested after two vehicle chases in Sumter County WLTX
Published on 23 July 2025 | 6:29 pm
Attempted traffic stop results in 2 vehicle chases, 3 arrested in Sumter; illegal AR-style loaded rifle recovered - The Sumter Item
Attempted traffic stop results in 2 vehicle chases, 3 arrested in Sumter; illegal AR-style loaded rifle recovered The Sumter Item
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:24 pm
Trio arrested after leading deputies on chases in Sumter County - WIS News 10
Trio arrested after leading deputies on chases in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:24 pm
SC Inspector General investigating Sumter County School District - WIS News 10
SC Inspector General investigating Sumter County School District WIS News 10
Published on 23 July 2025 | 2:46 am
'She would be proud': Sumter man’s mission to turn U.S. Army into largest source of bone marrow donors starts with mom’s journey - The Sumter Item
'She would be proud': Sumter man’s mission to turn U.S. Army into largest source of bone marrow donors starts with mom’s journey The Sumter Item
Published on 22 July 2025 | 9:31 pm
Sumter man facing multiple drug charges after traffic stop - WIS News 10
Sumter man facing multiple drug charges after traffic stop WIS News 10
Published on 22 July 2025 | 3:15 pm
Sumter man faces drug charges following traffic stop - WLTX
Sumter man faces drug charges following traffic stop WLTX
Published on 22 July 2025 | 2:22 pm
Phoebe Sumter and Phoebe Worth Earn Recognition for Stroke Care - Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Sumter and Phoebe Worth Earn Recognition for Stroke Care Phoebe Putney Health System
Published on 21 July 2025 | 8:52 pm
N.Y. resident, illegally in the U.S., arrested by Sumter County Sheriff's Office after traffic stop leads to marijuana trafficking charge - The Sumter Item
N.Y. resident, illegally in the U.S., arrested by Sumter County Sheriff's Office after traffic stop leads to marijuana trafficking charge The Sumter Item
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:50 pm
Deputies: Man in US illegally found with 30+ pounds of marijuana in Sumter County - WIS News 10
Deputies: Man in US illegally found with 30+ pounds of marijuana in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 21 July 2025 | 5:19 pm
Sumter police locate teen reported missing - WIS News 10
Sumter police locate teen reported missing WIS News 10
Published on 19 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman dies after late-night crash in Sumter County, coroner confirms - WLTX
Woman dies after late-night crash in Sumter County, coroner confirms WLTX
Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:38 pm
Sumter County’s Miller Road bridge closed for replacement, detour now active - WLTX
Sumter County’s Miller Road bridge closed for replacement, detour now active WLTX
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter man armed with knife charged after threatening driver, police say - WIS News 10
Sumter man armed with knife charged after threatening driver, police say WIS News 10
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County man killed after crashing vehicle into woods, coroner says - WIS News 10
Sumter County man killed after crashing vehicle into woods, coroner says WIS News 10
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Phoebe Sumter to Host Children’s Health Fair in Americus - Phoebe Putney Health System
Phoebe Sumter to Host Children’s Health Fair in Americus Phoebe Putney Health System
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:45 pm
Pair accused of burglary at Sumter County business - WIS News 10
Pair accused of burglary at Sumter County business WIS News 10
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Man killed in Sumter County after tree falls on car in ‘freak accident,’ authorities say - FOX 35 Orlando
Man killed in Sumter County after tree falls on car in ‘freak accident,’ authorities say FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
City of Sumter developing public green space along Broad Street - WLTX
City of Sumter developing public green space along Broad Street WLTX
Published on 16 July 2025 | 9:18 pm
Sumter woman arrested in North Charleston after firing gun during argument: police - WCIV
Sumter woman arrested in North Charleston after firing gun during argument: police WCIV
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:23 pm
Officials: 4-month-old found dead in Sumter County - WIS News 10
Officials: 4-month-old found dead in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
7 people charged with tax credit fraud in Sumter County - WIS News 10
7 people charged with tax credit fraud in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Missing Sumter teen found safe, police say - WLTX
Missing Sumter teen found safe, police say WLTX
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter man facing child sexual abuse material charges - WIS News 10
Sumter man facing child sexual abuse material charges WIS News 10
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter officials say flood fix brings relief to neighbors after years of stormwater damage - WLTX
Sumter officials say flood fix brings relief to neighbors after years of stormwater damage WLTX
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter residents react as IGA closes earlier than planned - WLTX
Sumter residents react as IGA closes earlier than planned WLTX
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
SCDOT to temporarily close part of Interstate 95 in Sumter County - WIS News 10
SCDOT to temporarily close part of Interstate 95 in Sumter County WIS News 10
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County first responders conduct water rescue training for summer - Spectrum News 13
Sumter County first responders conduct water rescue training for summer Spectrum News 13
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
1 dead, 2 hurt after Sumter County motorcycle crash - WIS News 10
1 dead, 2 hurt after Sumter County motorcycle crash WIS News 10
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Altercation that led to killing of 20-year-old Sumter man was over stolen firearm, authorities say - The Sumter Item
Altercation that led to killing of 20-year-old Sumter man was over stolen firearm, authorities say The Sumter Item
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter assault suspect arrested after being found naked in a tree, deputies say - WIS News 10
Sumter assault suspect arrested after being found naked in a tree, deputies say WIS News 10
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Train crashes into ‘disabled vehicle,’ blocking traffic in Sumter County - WKMG
Train crashes into ‘disabled vehicle,’ blocking traffic in Sumter County WKMG
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter teen charged with murder in deadly shooting tied to stolen gun, deputies say - WLTX
Sumter teen charged with murder in deadly shooting tied to stolen gun, deputies say WLTX
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: 17-year-old girl charged with murder in Sumter County shooting - WIS News 10
Deputies: 17-year-old girl charged with murder in Sumter County shooting WIS News 10
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New treatment for enlarged prostate brings relief to men in Lake, Sumter counties - AdventHealth
New treatment for enlarged prostate brings relief to men in Lake, Sumter counties AdventHealth
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Teens, 15 and 17, charged in Sumter County man’s shooting death - WIS News 10
Teens, 15 and 17, charged in Sumter County man’s shooting death WIS News 10
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two teens arrested in fatal Sumter County shooting - WLTX
Two teens arrested in fatal Sumter County shooting WLTX
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies victim in deadly shooting under investigation in Sumter County - WLTX
Coroner identifies victim in deadly shooting under investigation in Sumter County WLTX
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Wanted man arrested after traffic stop in Sumter County - WACH
Wanted man arrested after traffic stop in Sumter County WACH
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County man arrested on multiple gun, drug charges after traffic stop - WIS News 10
Sumter County man arrested on multiple gun, drug charges after traffic stop WIS News 10
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County, city to hold annual fireworks show Labor Day weekend instead of for July 4 - The Sumter Item
Sumter County, city to hold annual fireworks show Labor Day weekend instead of for July 4 The Sumter Item
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
PFAS contamination: Sumter river tops list of polluted waterways - WLTX
PFAS contamination: Sumter river tops list of polluted waterways WLTX
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter woman accused of altering sister’s death date for $90K insurance claim - WLTX
Sumter woman accused of altering sister’s death date for $90K insurance claim WLTX
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Umpire dies after collapsing in heat at Sumter softball tournament - WLTX
Umpire dies after collapsing in heat at Sumter softball tournament WLTX
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Food truck in Sumter providing free meals for kids all summer - WIS News 10
Food truck in Sumter providing free meals for kids all summer WIS News 10
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County man charged in shooting that left 2 hurt - WIS News 10
Sumter County man charged in shooting that left 2 hurt WIS News 10
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees - Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Lake-Sumter State College District Board of Trustees Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter police say missing man found safe after hospital disappearance - WLTX
Sumter police say missing man found safe after hospital disappearance WLTX
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Did Sumter County try to boost its school grades using virtual 'shell schools'? - Central Florida Public Media
Did Sumter County try to boost its school grades using virtual 'shell schools'? Central Florida Public Media
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter sheriff considers terminating services in Bushnell - Spectrum News 13
Sumter sheriff considers terminating services in Bushnell Spectrum News 13
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County Schools addresses allegations of student data falsification - WESH
Sumter County Schools addresses allegations of student data falsification WESH
Published on 9 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County School District created “shell schools” to boost school grade, increase funding - WFTV
Sumter County School District created “shell schools” to boost school grade, increase funding WFTV
Published on 8 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Coroner identifies body found in rural Sumter County - WACH
Coroner identifies body found in rural Sumter County WACH
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Sumter County superintendent accused of years of misconduct, falsifying student data - FOX 35 Orlando
Former Sumter County superintendent accused of years of misconduct, falsifying student data FOX 35 Orlando
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former superintendent of Sumter County schools ‘falsified student data,’ report finds - WKMG
Former superintendent of Sumter County schools ‘falsified student data,’ report finds WKMG
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County substitute teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor - WIS News 10
Sumter County substitute teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor WIS News 10
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State education superintendent requests investigation into Sumter School District’s operations - The Sumter Item
State education superintendent requests investigation into Sumter School District’s operations The Sumter Item
Published on 31 May 2025 | 7:00 am
USACE partners with National Park Service to restore Fort Sumter - army.mil
USACE partners with National Park Service to restore Fort Sumter army.mil
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Record lottery ticket sold in Sumter - WIS News 10
Record lottery ticket sold in Sumter WIS News 10
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter devotes $4M in tax dollars to ‘revitalize’ a barn. Residents wonder why they aren't welcome. - Post and Courier
Sumter devotes $4M in tax dollars to ‘revitalize’ a barn. Residents wonder why they aren't welcome. Post and Courier
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Rural solar farm will not be coming to Sumter - The Sumter Item
Rural solar farm will not be coming to Sumter The Sumter Item
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Proposed zoning for White Palmetto Solar Farm in Sumter denied - WIS News 10
Proposed zoning for White Palmetto Solar Farm in Sumter denied WIS News 10
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Man charged with capital murder in Sumter County double shooting - WBRC 6 News
Man charged with capital murder in Sumter County double shooting WBRC 6 News
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County deputies arrest man in connection with Wednesday morning shooting - WIS News 10
Sumter County deputies arrest man in connection with Wednesday morning shooting WIS News 10
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Former Sumter High School teacher charged after being accused of making inappropriate comments to student - WIS News 10
Former Sumter High School teacher charged after being accused of making inappropriate comments to student WIS News 10
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Deputies: Man killed in Sumter County shooting was found in closet - WIS News 10
Deputies: Man killed in Sumter County shooting was found in closet WIS News 10
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter school resource officer allegedly grabbed student by neck, forced them to floor - WIS News 10
Sumter school resource officer allegedly grabbed student by neck, forced them to floor WIS News 10
Published on 5 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter residents concerned about potential solar farm coming to Dalzell area - WIS News 10
Sumter residents concerned about potential solar farm coming to Dalzell area WIS News 10
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter Physical Therapy Joins McLeod Health Clarendon - McLeod Health
Sumter Physical Therapy Joins McLeod Health Clarendon McLeod Health
Published on 1 April 2025 | 7:00 am