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Two arrested in attempted robbery of postal worker in Kershaw County
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities have made two arrests in what they're describing as the attempted robbery of a mail carrier in Kershaw County. The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to Cleveland School Road near Camden on Tuesday regarding the attempted robbery of a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier. The victim told investigators that while he was delivering mail, a red vehicle stopped in front of him, and a male brandishing a firearm approached and demanded items from him.
2 charged, 3 wanted in connection with Sumter bar and grill shooting
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - Two additional people have been charged and three people are wanted in connection with a shooting at the now-closed Backyard Bar & Grill in Sumter. During the March 10 shooting, three people were shot and one person was run over by a car after falling. The...
Sumter Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl
SUMTER, S.C. — Sumter Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen on Wednesday, April 24. Around 4:30 p.m., Kylanae Owens walked away from her home at Brookhollow Place on Jubilee Road, in the Archdale community, toward South Pike West. She is 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighs 180 pounds and has black hair with turquoise highlights and twists.
Fire crews respond to overnight laundromat fire in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - The Lee County Fire Department (LCFD) said crews battled an overnight fire at a laundromat in Bishopville early Monday morning. At around 2:30 a.m., crews responded to a commercial fire alarm activation at Crown Laundry in Bishopville. Officials said the business was closed at the time of the fire.
Retired Florida airman stationed at Shaw AFB sentenced for illegally selling TV access codes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An airman formerly stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter was sentenced to federal prison after being convicted for providing illegal access to digital streaming services. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Franklin Valverde Jr., 40, of Melbourne, Florida made hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Camden police search for man connected with multiple burglaries over 6-month period
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - The Camden Police Department (CPD) is asking the public to help them identify a man believed to be connected to several burglaries in the Camden area. These burglaries have taken place from November 2023 to April 2024. CPD said the suspect is believed to have entered...
Sumter School District groundskeeper celebrates 60 years of working in local schools
SUMTER, S.C. — Nearly 60 years of service to the community is the milestone that one Sumter School District groundskeeper is approaching as he heads into his sixth decade in that role. “Work hard and stay young,” Fulton McFadden shares. “That’s what my mother and father says. Work hard...
72-year-old Camden man dies in motorcycle accident
CAMDEN, S.C. (WIS) - A man died following a motorcycle crash on Saturday in Camden. According to Kershaw County Coroner David West, Kershaw County 911 received a call at 11:57 a.m. about a motorcycle accident on Tickle Hill Road. West said 72-year-old Herman Parker, of Camden, was riding a 2002...
Man accused of pulling out pistol at Florence motel after argument with clerk, sheriff says
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly pulling out a pistol and waving it around a Florence motel lobby after an argument happened with the motel’s clerk, Florence County Sheriff T.J. Joye said. Gerald Wayne Powell Jr. of Timmonsville was charged with resisting arrest with violence, assault and battery third […]
Mayor of Mayesville sues Council, Town Clerk for responsibilities, powers of mayor after being locked out of office
MAYESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - The mayor of Mayesville said he was locked out of his own office in the same building where town officials conduct business. Mayor Chris Brown was first elected on November 7 of 2023 and said since then, other elected officials have denied him his right to govern.
Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville to close after nearly 80 years in business
HARTSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Angela and Bill Stokes made a big decision more than 20 years ago to run and manage Angela's family-owned business, Ruth's Drive-in in Hartsville. Angela said she prayed about it and knew it was the right thing to do. But, they decided earlier this year...
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