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VA to host Walk & Roll May 17
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walking...
Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church to hold “Spring Into Health” Health Fair
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Berea Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a free health fair for the community this weekend. The “Spring Into Health” health fair will be held at 675 South Lafayette Drive in Sumter from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m on Saturday, May 18. Attendees will...
Pedestrian killed in crash involving Sumter County patrol vehicle identified
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a pedestrian has died along a Sumter County highway after being struck by a patrol vehicle before dawn on Friday. Master Trooper William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened just before 5:30 a.m. on U.S. 521 (Camden Highway) near Beckwood Road.
Man arrested in connection to deadly Dillon County shooting, deputies say
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 63-year-old Summerton man was arrested Monday in connection to a deadly Dillon County shooting that occurred on Amherst Court on March 21, deputies said. Through an investigation that required multiple agencies, deputies said they were able to identify and obtain arrest warrants for Monte Lee Armstrong. Armstrong is being […]
Sumter police search for missing man with concerning health conditions
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - The Sumter Police Department (SPD) is asking the public for help in locating a missing 50-year-old man. Gilbert Hayes of Webb Avenue was last seen 8 a.m. Sunday after he was discharged from Prisma Health Tuomey. SPD said Hayes suffers from several health conditions that are of concern.
Lake City lottery player enlists clerks’ help, wins $300,000 on scratch-off
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Lake City lottery player’s decision to ask for help picking out a scratch-off lottery ticket turned out to be a good decision. “I was happy,” the man told South Carolina Education Lottery officials after winning $300,000 in the Ultimate Bonus Payout game. “I always hoped I’d win, but I […]
South Carolina's fight for equal education still resonates 70 years later
SUMMERTON, S.C. — A lawsuit that ensured equal education for everyone is coming up on its 70th anniversary. In 1895, South Carolina mandated racial segregation in public schools when it adopted its constitution. This came before the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Plessy v. Ferguson the following year, which enforced state segregation policies.
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