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Wildlife rescuers react to video of teens killing opossum
CHAPIN, S.C. — Two teens are now facing felony charges in an animal cruelty case. This comes after investigators say they set a possum on fire in Clarendon County, videotaping the incident, and then putting it on social media for all to see. While scrolling on social media over...
UPDATE: Sumter County woman found safe
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — The search for a 19-year-old is over after the Sumter Police Department say family members were concerned about her wellbeing. Jakanya Prince is safe and being last seen at her Barwick Road home on April 29. This story was updated from its original version.
Sumter church “Blesses the Community” with free event
SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - Being a blessing to your neighbor is the goal of the Love Covenant Church’s “Bless the Community” event. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at 245 Oswego Highway in Sumter. The church has been hosting the free event...
Three people arrested for exploitation of assisted living resident in Sumter
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of three people accused of stealing from an assisted living resident in Sumter. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that his office’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested Sonya D. Bradley, 58; Ronnie M. June, 33; and Antonio K. Shad, 37 years old, all from Sumter on one count each of exploitation of a vulnerable adult and one count of criminal conspiracy, serious charges that carry significant penalties.
2 men wanted for unrelated vehicle thefts in the City of Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Police say warrants have been issued for two men suspected in unrelated vehicle thefts in the City of Sumter. Sumter investigators say Tyrek Lamont Dinkins, of North Charleston is wanted in connection to multiple stolen vehicle cases since April. Also, Deshaun Craig Shivers of Sumter...
Brent Garcia would be turning 22 today. But, he has been missing since he was 18.
SUMTER, S.C. — Thursday, May 2, would have been Brent Garcia’s 22nd birthday. But, Garcia hasn’t been seen since he was 18-years-old. On Thursday night, the Sumter community is getting together to celebrate the occasion in honor of Garcia. The Sumter resident went missing in December 2020....
Santee Cooper conducts routine siren testing
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) – Santee Cooper announced they will be conducting tests for its 15 warning sirens for the Santee Dam flood plain in Berkeley, Clarendon, and Williamsburg. According to Santee Cooper, they will set off each siren in test mode. The testing includes a one-minute siren followed by a pre-recorded message and live […]
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