Sumter man dies after drowning in Wateree River near Lugoff
A 73-year-old man drowned in the Wateree River near Lugoff while trying to retrieve a fishing rod, according to Kershaw County officials.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Sumter downtown paving project to begin week of May 11
Road upgrades start week of May 11 on Guignard/Bultman Drive in Sumter, SC. Expect delays and lane closures.
May 11, 2026Open source
2 men charged with murder after 27-year-old woman shot in passing car, Sumter Police say
Arieyelle Coulette was a passenger when shots were fired toward the vehicle from near a parked car, police say. Police are investigating what led up to the s...
May 11, 2026Open source
WC finishes ninth at national women’s tennis tournament
The Weatherford College women’s tennis team finished ninth overall at the NJCAA National Championship in Sumter, South Carolina, where Div. I play conclude...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Voters head to polls in four states
Voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina cast ballots Tuesday as a closely watched Senate race, election integrity claims and California's on...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary election day: What Beaufort County voters should know
Statewide, more than 300,000 ballots were cast during the early voting period. In Beaufort County, election officials said more than 14,000 ballots have...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Polls open in South Carolina
More than 315,000 ballots were cast during the two-week early voting period, a record turnout for the state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Jasper County deputy arrests 24-year-old on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Jasper County, South Carolina, deputies arrested a 24-year-old on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Investigators say the case remains active.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary puts Trump’s influence to the test in governor, Senate races
South Carolina’s primary is testing President Trump’s sway with Republicans as candidates for governor and Senate battle for his backing.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More than a dozen names vie for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat
More than a dozen names have filed to run for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a position currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Full list: These are the names seeking the South Carolina governor seat
South Carolina will elect a new governor in 2026. Here's a look at the candidates who have qualified to run.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: In crucial Maine race, Platner seeks Senate seat after controversies
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America. But much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Graham Platner tries to clinch Senate nomination in Maine
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Collaboration is essential to protecting SC’s water future
Commentary from the vice president of conservation for Sustain South Carolina, who writes about protecting the state's water resources.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary
South Carolina voters will choose nominees for governor and other state and federal offices in a primary election on Tuesday. The election will be the latest...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
WATCH: Video shows moment truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina
WATCH: Video shows moment truck-driving preacher helps thwart alleged kidnapping in South Carolina
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Massive Immigration Raid in Abbeville S.C.
A massive, multi-agency immigration raid was conducted at a manufacturing facility in Abbeville County, South Carolina on Wednesday morning (June 3, 2026).
Jun 7, 2026Open source
Week in Review: Murdaugh Legal War, Death in Belize, Election Insanity
Our news team was grinding this week, covering several major updates in the case of disgraced South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh. This action was official...
Jun 7, 2026Open source
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Wedgefield is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
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Voters head to polls in four states
Voters in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina cast ballots Tuesday as a closely watched Senate race, election integrity claims and California's on...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary election day: What Beaufort County voters should know
Statewide, more than 300,000 ballots were cast during the early voting period. In Beaufort County, election officials said more than 14,000 ballots have...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Polls open in South Carolina
More than 315,000 ballots were cast during the two-week early voting period, a record turnout for the state.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Jasper County deputy arrests 24-year-old on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor
Jasper County, South Carolina, deputies arrested a 24-year-old on two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. Investigators say the case remains active.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
South Carolina primary puts Trump’s influence to the test in governor, Senate races
South Carolina’s primary is testing President Trump’s sway with Republicans as candidates for governor and Senate battle for his backing.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
More than a dozen names vie for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat
More than a dozen names have filed to run for South Carolina's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, a position currently held by Lindsey Graham.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Full list: These are the names seeking the South Carolina governor seat
South Carolina will elect a new governor in 2026. Here's a look at the candidates who have qualified to run.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: In crucial Maine race, Platner seeks Senate seat after controversies
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
The Latest: Maine primary election tests Platner’s support following mounting scandals
Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for another day of primary elections in America, but much of the political wor...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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