An investigation is ongoing after a reported bank robbery Saturday morning. Officers with Sumter Police Department responded ...

Not all the news on current Sumter Mall store closings is bad, as one retailer will relocate soon into a busy plaza off Broad ...

John Conyers Harvin Jr., 85, widower of Sally Harden Harvin, died Thursday, April 17, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House in ...

PHOTOS BY ABIGAIL PITTMAN / THE SUMTER ITEM The Puddin' Swamp Festival held Friday-Sunday, April 11-13, in Turbeville had ...

John Edward Wilson Jr., 63, son of Wille Mae Hodge Wilson Harry and the late John Edward Wilson Sr., was born on Oct. 19, 1961, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He departed this life on Thursday, ...

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Brandy Laketshia Lesesne, 49, daughter of Delorise Singleton Lesesne Brunson, was born on Dec. 23, 1975, in Sumter County. ...

Isaac Shaheem Nelson Sr., 27, son of Isaac H. Nelson and LaDonna D. Alston, was born on April 24, 1997, in Sumter. He ...

Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy Awards, CBS announced Wednesday. One of the most popular stand-ups ...

Sophia's story is one we hear far too often. This beautiful chocolate Lab mix was brought in as a stray - never spayed, ...

My name is Jose, and I am a 9-month-old, male German shepherd and Alaskan Malamute mix. I am good with kids, dogs, cats, and ...