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BizTalk: New convenience store and gas station is coming to Patriot Parkway
A new convenience store and gas station is coming to Patriot Parkway on the west side of the City of Sumter. Short Trip, a chain store with 12 locations already in South Carolina, is projected to open in the October-November time frame at 3880 … more
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Sumter City Council approvals could bring coffee roasting facility, restaurant to Sumter
A coffee bean company might be moving in near Riley Park and Morris College. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) approved a request to rezone 0.73 acres at … more
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Sumter man in custody after waving gun in local park
A Sumter man is in police custody after reportedly waving a stolen gun while at Dillon Park. Before 4:45 p.m. on March 19,  officers responded to a reports of man holding a gun and waving … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to domestic violence shooting
Sumter deputies are searching for a man after he allegedly fired shots outside the home of a domestic violence victim.  On Saturday, March 16, Quinn Darell Singleton, 32, allegedly … more
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Incumbent Sen. Kevin Johnson files for 4th term for S.C. Senate District 36, 2 Republicans announce candidacies for seat
South Carolina Sen. Kevin Johnson has filed for reelection for his fourth term as senator serving District 36 with two people filing to run against him as Republicans. Johnson has served in the South … more
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Sumter High School senior going to West Point for college
If you are looking for a mature and disciplined student, look no further than Sumter High School senior Sophia Boone. Boone is one of four full International Baccalaureate program students in the senior class, ranks 14th in the class, holds a 4.9 … more
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Sumter man wanted in connection to assault, battery on Monday, March 18
Sumter deputies are searching for a man who reportedly assaulted an individual while presenting a handgun.   Ty’Reek Malik Samuels, 22, of South Harvin St., is wanted on charges of … more
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KEITH M. SCARBOROUGH
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA — Keith M. Scarborough, 56, of 320 Tibet Ave., died Saturday, March 16, 2024. He was the son of Susan Scarborough of Sumter. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. … more
Sumter's Geraldine Singleton preps for Easter dinner, clothing giveaway; community encouraged to donate
As the Easter bunny gears up for the big day on March 31, Geraldine Singleton will be doing prepping or planning of her own. The long-time community philanthropist will host a community clothes drive this Saturday, March 23. The following weekend … more
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Lorenzo is a young shepherd mix who loves playtime
Lorenzo is a 2-year-old, tan-and-black male German shepherd mix. He is not good with small animals, but he is great with dogs his own size. He loves to run and play and enjoy any attention. He is also neutered. Visit with him and give him … more
Old McCaskills Farm owner honored by S.C. Farmer and Agribusiness Association
A local farm owner has her hands full - and she was recently honored for juggling it all with grace. Kathy McCaskill, owner of Old McCaskills Farm, attended the 2024 South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association's State Convention in January, … more
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Sumter Faith Strong to host 'Jazzy Shades of Pink' fundraiser to support BREASTies
The ladies of Faith Strong invite the community to support a good cause by getting snazzy in their finest pink and enjoying a jazzy night of music. Faith Strong will host Jazzy Shades of Pink on Friday, April 12. Faith Strong, a Sumter-based … more
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Take out the running shoes, get ready for Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K April 20
Get your running shoes on, tie those laces up and get ready to run because a 5K is coming to Sumter. Want to support the Wounded Warriors mission? Join the Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K run hosted by the Air and Space Forces Association on … more
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Students bring Wonderland to Sumter community through play
PHOTOS PROVIDED Lakewood High School Drama Club students and staff presented "Alice" for the community and the school's students in their auditorium March 16-18. more
Sumter Rotary Club's Farm to Table fundraiser sets record for ticket sales
Ingredients harvested from the farm and brought to tables within Sumter County Civic Center left Sumterites taking the good times from their chairs to the dance floor last Thursday. The ninth-annual Farm to Table gathering was alive with food, … more
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Sumter museum announces winners of essay contest
Sumter County Museum announced the winners of its annual Sumter County Museum Scholarship and Myrtis Osteen Essay Contest on Sunday, March 17. From left, beginning with the scholarship winner, followed by the first-, second- and third-place essay … more
Scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College students help put America back to work
Sumter Elks Lodge 855 provides a $10,000 check for future scholarships to Central Carolina Technical College's welding department last week. Department Chairman and Program Manager Axel Reis is shown in the … more
Sumter's Next Generation, presented by CCTC: Lakewood's Dais, Sumter's Witherspoon break barriers in cheerleading to encourage next generation
In a world where breaking barriers can be daunting, high school seniors Quinton Dais and Tyreke Witherspoon are rewriting the narrative. From outsiders to trailblazers in the local world of cheerleading, these two high school seniors strive to be … more
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Revitalization of South Sumter Park begins; construction expected to last 10 months
Despite a rainy day, City of Sumter broke ground on the revitalization of South Sumter Park at 630 S. Sumter St. last week. The park will include an upgraded spray park, new playground, baseball field, basketball courts and pickleball courts. A … more
2 patrons, 6 security staff face charges in connection to non-fatal shooting at Sumter club
Four people were injured in a fight-turned-shooting at a local club on March 10, and police have arrested eight so far in connection to the incident. Two club patrons and six individuals hired … more
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