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Sumter County School Districts approves limiting when students may access their cell phones
Beginning Jan. 6, district students can no longer use their electronic devices during school hours.
Sumter County teen dies after being struck by vehicle on Sunday morning
The Sumter County Coroner released the victim's name on Sunday afternoon. He said the South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Manhunt launched for second suspect in Sumter County murder case
As the manhunt for a 19-year-old suspect intensifies, Sumter County authorities are calling on the community for crucial tips in solving a murder.
Sumter shooting outside fast-food restaurant leaves one wounded; one person in custody
Police took one person into custody to be interviewed about the incident, which occurred around 9:45 a.m. near the corner of Calhoun and Green streets.
Friday morning crash in Sumter County leaves one dead
Authorities said the car ran through a stop sign, crossed Wedgefield Road and hit a tree.
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Family dog finds 11-year-old boy under several feet of rubble after mudslide during Helene
Man found shot dead near Sumter County home identified
Authorities said a caller reported an unconscious person near a home. Investigators later determined that the person had been shot and was dead.
UNC football receiver Tylee Craft dies after lengthy cancer battle
The team announced Craft's passing on social media Saturday.
Sumter Police search for man accused of firing into home with adults, children inside on Wednesday
Authorities say someone fired into his home and drove away. He then left his home and fired into another house occupied by several people.
Over $360,000 in grant money is available for Sumter projects. Now the city needs the public help on how to spend it.
For the past 30 years the community development department has received this funding to help lower income families and community projects.
Missing 65-year-old man with medical conditions found safe
A missing 65-year-old man who went missing from an area care facility on Wednesday has been found safe, according to Sumter police.
UPDATE: Missing Sumter teen last seen leaving for school Wednesday found safe
Police say 16-year-old Mikyera Elmore was found safe at about 11:30 p.m. Wednesday
SCDOT improvements could lead to fewer crashes on major Sumter road
The department recently sought public input on changes to two Broad Street intersections.
Two charged in deadly August Sumter hotel shooting that claimed two young lives
One suspect faces murder charges in the fatal Sleep Inn hotel shooting that killed Saquan Logan and Tyriq Demari Spann.
Sumter's 'Penny for Progress' tax faces third vote, with hopes of reviving stalled community projects
Sumter officials encourage residents to vote yes for Penny for Progress sales tax.
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