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Team of the Week: Sumter 10U All Stars - WTOK
Team of the Week: Sumter 10U All Stars WTOK
Published on 30 July 2025 | 4:28 am
Sumter County holds open house for upcoming school year - WTVM.com
Sumter County holds open house for upcoming school year WTVM.com
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:32 am
Sumter Item will host annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday - The Sumter Item
Sumter Item will host annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday The Sumter Item
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:28 am
Sumter Item will host annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday - The Sumter Item
Sumter Item will host annual Hines Furniture Football Media Day on Saturday The Sumter Item
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:11 am
Sumter Speed shows out at USATF National Junior Olympics; Jackson wins title - The Sumter Item
Sumter Speed shows out at USATF National Junior Olympics; Jackson wins title The Sumter Item
Published on 30 July 2025 | 3:11 am
A season of hope for clients at Sumter United Ministries - The Sumter Item
A season of hope for clients at Sumter United Ministries The Sumter Item
Published on 29 July 2025 | 8:27 pm
PHOTOS: Sumter P-15's face Camden in third round of South Carolina American Legion state tournament - The Sumter Item
PHOTOS: Sumter P-15's face Camden in third round of South Carolina American Legion state tournament The Sumter Item
Published on 29 July 2025 | 4:45 pm
Sumter’s season ends by inches as go-ahead ball is ruled foul in loss to Camden - The Sumter Item
Sumter’s season ends by inches as go-ahead ball is ruled foul in loss to Camden The Sumter Item
Published on 29 July 2025 | 4:44 pm
ESSIE MAE GETTER-McCANTS - The Sumter Item
ESSIE MAE GETTER-McCANTS The Sumter Item
Published on 29 July 2025 | 3:05 pm
ELDER OLIVER MURRILL - The Sumter Item
ELDER OLIVER MURRILL The Sumter Item
Published on 29 July 2025 | 2:35 pm
‘Don’t forget the Little Ones’: Sumter County launches bed program for students in need - Yellowhammer News
‘Don’t forget the Little Ones’: Sumter County launches bed program for students in need Yellowhammer News
Published on 29 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
A proposed $46.9M trail would stretch through 32 miles of rural SC from Florence to Sumter - Post and Courier
A proposed $46.9M trail would stretch through 32 miles of rural SC from Florence to Sumter Post and Courier
Published on 29 July 2025 | 9:00 am
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 29 July 2025 | 7:11 am
‘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
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
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
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
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 | 12:53 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
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
P-15’s struggle in trip to Florence; head to West Columbia with season on the line tonight - The Sumter Item
P-15’s struggle in trip to Florence; head to West Columbia with season on the line tonight The Sumter Item
Published on 26 July 2025 | 5:38 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
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
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
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 - 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
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
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 | 8:30 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
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 | 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 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
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’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
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
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
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
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
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
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 roads set for $14.2M upgrade project - WLTX
Sumter roads set for $14.2M upgrade project WLTX
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Sumter County residents plead with commissioners to address issues with the Bushnell landfill - Spectrum News 13
Sumter County residents plead with commissioners to address issues with the Bushnell landfill Spectrum News 13
Published on 9 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 School District among many offering summer meal pick-ups - WIS News 10
Sumter School District among many offering summer meal pick-ups WIS News 10
Published on 19 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 man accused of killing wife, 11-year-old girl - WIS News 10
Sumter man accused of killing wife, 11-year-old girl WIS News 10
Published on 17 April 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