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Reflections by Sammy Way: A.T. Heath bestowed numerous gifts upon Sumter residents - The Sumter Item
Reflections by Sammy Way: A.T. Heath bestowed numerous gifts upon Sumter residents The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Past is Present, presented by Sumter Museum: Scott Estep on displaying stories on the walls, history on the plate at J. O Grady's - The Sumter Item
Past is Present, presented by Sumter Museum: Scott Estep on displaying stories on the walls, history on the plate at J. O Grady's 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
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Press on - The Sumter Item
The Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Press on The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Kali is a sweet dog who has spent 7 years without a family - The Sumter Item
Kali is a sweet dog who has spent 7 years without a family The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Past is Present, presented by Sumter Museum: Scott Estep on displaying stories on the walls, history on the plate at J. O Grady's - The Sumter Item
Past is Present, presented by Sumter Museum: Scott Estep on displaying stories on the walls, history on the plate at J. O Grady's The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, July 26, 2025 - The Sumter Item
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, July 26, 2025 The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Downtown Sumter wins award after plaza renovation - The Sumter Item
Downtown Sumter wins award after plaza renovation The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Downtown Sumter wins award after plaza renovation - The Sumter Item
Downtown Sumter wins award after plaza renovation The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Letter to the editor: Tennis Center lacks diversity on its Leadership Team - The Sumter Item
Letter to the editor: Tennis Center lacks diversity on its Leadership Team The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Join author Karen White for a talk and book signing Aug. 6 at Sumter Museum - The Sumter Item
Join author Karen White for a talk and book signing Aug. 6 at Sumter Museum The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 10:00 am
PHOTOS: Florence vs. Sumter American Legion State Tournament Baseball - SCNow
PHOTOS: Florence vs. Sumter American Legion State Tournament Baseball SCNow
Published on 26 July 2025 | 9:56 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
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 | 10:19 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
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
Saturday-Tuesday, July 26-29, 2025 - The Sumter Item
Saturday-Tuesday, July 26-29, 2025 The Sumter Item
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:43 pm
'Informal open house' on July 30 to discuss improvements to U.S. 301 and County Road 466 - Leesburg Daily Commercial
'Informal open house' on July 30 to discuss improvements to U.S. 301 and County Road 466 Leesburg Daily Commercial
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:42 pm
Public Agenda, July 26, 2024 - The Sumter Item
Public Agenda, July 26, 2024 The Sumter Item
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:50 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
P-15's head to Florence tonight for state tournament after win over Lexington - The Sumter Item
P-15's head to Florence tonight for state tournament after win over Lexington The Sumter Item
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:18 pm
Villager offers a small suggestion for Sumter County Courthouse - Villages-News.com
Villager offers a small suggestion for Sumter County Courthouse Villages-News.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 1:00 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
Flood advisory for Lee and Sumter counties Thursday evening, says the NWS - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Flood advisory for Lee and Sumter counties Thursday evening, says the NWS Myrtle Beach Sun News
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
ANGELA HARRIS MONTGOMERY - The Sumter Item
ANGELA HARRIS MONTGOMERY The Sumter Item
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:35 pm
PATRICIA ANN STANDIFORD - The Sumter Item
PATRICIA ANN STANDIFORD The Sumter Item
Published on 24 July 2025 | 1:46 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 | 12:59 am
DAVID FAIRLEY MCINNIS - The Sumter Item
DAVID FAIRLEY MCINNIS The Sumter Item
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:05 pm
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
SCSO: 3 arrested after 2 vehicle chases in Sumter County - ABC Columbia
SCSO: 3 arrested after 2 vehicle chases in Sumter County ABC Columbia
Published on 23 July 2025 | 6:00 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
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
Marra works to instill love of learning and sense of confidence - Mid Florida Newspapers
Marra works to instill love of learning and sense of confidence Mid Florida Newspapers
Published on 23 July 2025 | 5:22 pm
P-15’s hold off late push from Lexington to force Game 3 in playoff series - The Sumter Item
P-15’s hold off late push from Lexington to force Game 3 in playoff series The Sumter Item
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:59 pm
Sumter County seeks public input on major intersection upgrade at C 466 and US 301 - 352today
Sumter County seeks public input on major intersection upgrade at C 466 and US 301 352today
Published on 23 July 2025 | 10:34 am
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
Sumter County wants to hear from public about CR466 and U.S. 301 traffic - Villages-News.com
Sumter County wants to hear from public about CR466 and U.S. 301 traffic Villages-News.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 10:30 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
David McInnis Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Sumter, SC - The State - Legacy.com
David McInnis Obituary (1934 - 2025) - Sumter, SC - The State Legacy.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 7:00 am
New York man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Sumter - WLTX
New York man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Sumter WLTX
Published on 21 July 2025 | 9:06 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
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 | 8:30 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 | 9:55 pm
Letter to the editor: Thank you to City of Sumter for holding life-changing summer program for teens - The Sumter Item
Letter to the editor: Thank you to City of Sumter for holding life-changing summer program for teens The Sumter Item
Published on 19 July 2025 | 10:00 am
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 | 10:13 pm
Clouds and Sahara-dust sunsets beautify Lake, Sumter & Marion County drives - Leesburg Daily Commercial
Clouds and Sahara-dust sunsets beautify Lake, Sumter & Marion County drives Leesburg Daily Commercial
Published on 18 July 2025 | 5:40 pm
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 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 | 1:26 pm
Man identified after deadly Highway 378 crash in Sumter County - WLTX
Man identified after deadly Highway 378 crash in Sumter County WLTX
Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:23 pm
Sumter man dies in wreck near Wateree River - The Sumter Item
Sumter man dies in wreck near Wateree River The Sumter Item
Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:19 pm
Falling tree that killed driver was on federal land, Sumter County says - WESH
Falling tree that killed driver was on federal land, Sumter County says WESH
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 teen arrested in North Carolina after pursuit in stolen vehicle - The Sumter Item
Sumter teen arrested in North Carolina after pursuit in stolen vehicle The Sumter Item
Published on 17 July 2025 | 3:57 pm
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
Community mourns Porter's passing - Mid Florida Newspapers
Community mourns Porter's passing Mid Florida Newspapers
Published on 17 July 2025 | 1:01 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
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 | 7:03 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
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
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
Missing Sumter teen found safe, police say - WLTX
Missing Sumter teen found safe, police say WLTX
Published on 14 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Proposed Sumter County budget includes property tax increase - Villages-News.com
Proposed Sumter County budget includes property tax increase Villages-News.com
Published on 13 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
Two Sumter County Department of Public Health branches to relocate until 2026 - WIS News 10
Two Sumter County Department of Public Health branches to relocate until 2026 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Wanted man arrested after traffic stop in Sumter County - WACH
Wanted man arrested after traffic stop in Sumter County WACH
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
Man charged with capital murder in Sumter County double shooting WBRC
Published on 13 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 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