Sumter Police Department has placed one woman in custody after reports of a shooting on Sunday night. At about 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a shots fired call in the Marilyn Avenue area. One ...

Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker released the name of the individual who died in a fatal mobile home  fire Monday morning.

I have been writing letters to the editor for the last four years mainly about our new president, Donald John Trump Sr. I ...

The Crestwood football team dug itself in an early hole against Hilton Head Island in the first round of the SCHSL 4A playoffs on Friday. The Knights were down 19-7 at the half but pushed to get ...

Walter Richburg Jr., 76, son of the late Walter Richburg Sr. and Ethel Dubose Rolfe, was born of Aug. 13, 1948, in Pinewood.  He departed this life on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at his residence.

Joe Luis Bostick III, 16, son of Joe L. Bostick Jr. and Jaminah Presley, was born on March 12, 2008, in Stamford, Connecticut.  He departed this life on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at Moses Cone ...

Pauline Edna Leggett Welch, age 90, beloved wife of 22 years to the late Clyde Coleman Welch, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at Aiken Regional Medical Center. You may go to ...

Jean Louise Peterson Gardner, 88, widow of James Russell Gardner Sr., died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at her home. You may go to ...

S.C. Ballet's 'Nutcracker' moves to new venue, brings renewed energy for Sumter show This holiday season is dancing its way ...

Let me first say congratulations to all winners of our local elections, both Republican and Democrat. I am sure the sting of ...

I sincerely with all of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you that voted for me to be mayor of Sumter. Losing ...

When Reagan defeated Carter in November of 1979, a page was turned in American life. For a generation, Democrats had ...