Two women from Sumter and Clarendon counties were among five who pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon, July 22 in a prison bribery scheme of $550,000. Adriana Conyers, 37, of Sumter, and Mary Ann ...

Derrick Jerard Amos, 44, son of Helen Faye Singleton Amos and the late Nathan Amos, was born on Nov. 3, 1981, in Sumter County. He departed this life on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at MUSC Health Black ...

Carroll Lee Barnette, 91, beloved husband of over 70 years to Ruth West Barnette, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Barnette was born in Lenoir, … ...

Nicolás Maduro returns to court with his lawyers Wednesday and is expected to continue objecting to the U.S. military action ...

Meet Mayor! He is an 8-month-old, beautiful chocolate lab with just the right amount of personality! He has been neutered and ...

Bonnie is a gorgeous 56-pound girl with a heart just as beautiful as her looks! This sweet pup is 1-2 years old and believed ...

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Lanie is a beautiful 2- to 4-year-old mixed breed with a stunning chocolate brown coat. Weighing 50 pounds, she is as sweet ...

Simba is a very playful kitten, with that orange cat personality we all love. He is a 3-month-old American shorthair. His ...

Sumter Adult Education Teacher of the Year, was recognized at last week's Sumter School Board meeting on Monday, July 13. In ...

It appears this board has not changed. It is still working the same way it was under the previous superintendents. What is ...

I recently started dating a guy I have known for 30 years. He has moved in and asked me to marry him. Our relationship is perfect except for anything having to do with social media. He has an account ...