John Demont Mickens was initially charged by Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) on January 29, 2025, as a suspect in a ...

Deputies say Emmitt Zachary Bilton rammed a car during a domestic violence dispute on Sumter roads, leading to his arrest on assault charges.

Federal agents bust a multi-national drug and money-laundering network involving Mexican gangs and Chinese launderers in Sumter, uncovering $15M operation.

Winnsboro man arrested in Sumter County hours after armed robbery; authorities believe he may be tied to other incidents. Deputies seek public's help.

The incident reportedly happened as students were leaving Lakewood High School, with some students seen sitting three to a bench and others spilling into the aisle.

SUMTER, S.C. — Señorita Delores Tips at Bates Middle School in Sumter is this week's News19 Teacher of the Week. “This is like my dream job. I really love what I do. I really do,” says Señorita Tips.

SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old they believe left home early Friday morning and hasn't returned. The Sumter Police Department said Khalese Benjamin left ...

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — One person has died following a Saturday afternoon crash in Richland County. Lance Corporal Lena Butler with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened ...

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A motorcyclist from Lee County is dead, and the occupants of another vehicle were injured following a crash in Kershaw County on Saturday afternoon. Lance Corporal Lena ...