An officer with Sumter Police Department suffered a minor injury after an accidental discharge of his duty gun.  According to ...

Not even storm clouds could keep the crowd away. Rain fell steadily Thursday evening, but Sumter Museum marched on, bringing ...

SUMTER COUNTY Love shrimp? This feast's for you. Sumter Museum's 23th-annual Shrimp Feast featuring shrimp prepared a variety ...

My name is Ace, and I am a 3-year-old, black, male tabby American shorthair. I am housebroken, good with other cats and kids.

A 42-year-old Summerton man, who was originally considered a “person of interest” in connection to the April 13 death of John ...

Margie Lee Hayes Nelson, daughter of the late Henry George Hayes and Earlease Bradley Hayes, was born on Nov. 22, 1940, in ...

Multiple tools and accessories were stolen from a historic structure and two men are have been charged in connection to the ...

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

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

Hey there, I'm Trapper! I'm a young Carolina Dog mix with a zest for life. I'm as friendly as they come, always ready to play ...

Hello, I'm Simba, a young, playful male domestic shorthair with a heart full of love. At first, I might seem a bit shy, but ...

Lillie Mae Clark Nelson, 89, wife of James Nelson, died Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. Born Oct. 21, 1935, in St. Charles (Lee County), she was the daughter of the late Robert Clark and Ada ...