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Third suspect arrested in deadly Monday night shooting
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Two men are now in custody after a shoot-out that killed an innocent driver in sumter on monday. According to Sumter police, 20-year-old Travis Rembert Junior and 26-year-old Kalvin Epps were involved in a shooting along North Purdy Street…. when 59-year-old Blaine Varner who was...
Lure/live bait combo is deadly
Anglers often disagree on whether it’s best to use live bait or artificial lures to catch fish, but for Willis Trapp of Camden, SC, using both of them together is the way to go. But he probably doesn’t use them in the way you’re thinking. His method doesn’t pair...
Woman arrested for allegedly giving marijuana to minor
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — A woman wanted on a outstanding warrant was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Melissa Renea Burkett, 38, is accused of picking a minor up from a Sumter County business in January and then took them to her home to give them marijuana.
American flags planted at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in honor of fallen heroes
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - People joined Sumter VFW Chapter 3034 Saturday morning to place hundreds of flags at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, honoring those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, and celebrating comrades’ dedication to service. “I appreciate them doing that because these are our brothers,” Vietnam Veteran Ronald...
'All I wanted to do is be a person who could be part of the solution instead of part of the problem': Man pledges to build affordable housing
SUMTER, S.C. — Affordable housing is coming to the south Sumter area, as one man works to clean up his community. The Sumter native is working to meet the need of his hometown by constructing new homes. “All I wanted to do is be a person who could be...
S.C. mother and daughter allegedly stole thousands from relative with Parkinson’s disease, dementia
SUMTER, S.C. (TCD) -- A 65-year-old mother and her 40-year-old daughter have been arrested after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a vulnerable relative who was in their care. The Department of Social Services alerted the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office on April 8 after they learned Sally Houser allegedly stole...
Camden woman turns the pain of losing her son into purpose
Camden, S.C. (WACH) — A Camden mother is working to turn the pain of losing her son into purpose. 13-year-old Jae'Lyn Wells drowned in Kendall Lake last summer, now his mother is launching a non-profit group focused on water safety in honor of her son. She’s also looking to...
Study underway for US-1 corridor for Richland and Kershaw counites
ELGIN, S.C. — Residents and commuters in Richland and Kershaw counties are being allowed to provide input on proposed changes to US 1, a major thoroughfare experiencing significant traffic congestion. The Central Midlands Council of Governments and consulting firm AECOM are conducting a comprehensive study of the seven-mile stretch...
‘They essentially robbed him of his life’: Midlands mother sues Snapchat after child dies by suicide
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - A Sumter mother is suing the social media app, Snapchat, after her son died by suicide last year. Timothy Barnett, 13, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on April 6, 2023. Since then, Timothy’s mother, Betsy Hauptman, has been searching for answers behind her son’s untimely...
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