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

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

None of what we do at Sumter Item can happen without your trust ...

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, ...

There's a certain magic to Manning Avenue during the annual Festival on the Avenue - a kind of warmth you can't quite explain ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Mary Hinson Flower Show on view April 19, Brian Rutenberg art exhibit through June 13 at art gallery Sumter County Gallery of ...

Mary Hinson Flower Show on view April 19, Brian Rutenberg art exhibit through June 13 at art gallery Sumter County Gallery of ...