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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 […]
Historic! 17-Year-Old From South Carolina Accepted Into The Coast Guard Academy
Eriyonna Walcott, senior at Sumter High School, is the first Sumter School District student to be accepted into the United States Coast Guard Academy in 12 years. ADAM FLASH / THE SUMTER ITEM. As college acceptance letters make their rounds nationwide, one high school senior from Sumter, South Carolina, has...
Now-Lake City police chief may have tried to get charges against wife dismissed, SLED report shows; gun she was found with was his
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Recently hired Lake City Police Chief Patrick Miles tried to intervene and get charges against his wife dismissed after she was arrested on drug and gun charges in December, according to a Florence police lieutenant as part of a SLED investigative report. News13 obtained a copy of the report from […]
2nd woman charged with making bomb threat at Florence education facility
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — A second woman was arrested concerning a threat made at a Florence education facility earlier this week. On Monday, deputies responded to 1428 Floyd Circle to investigate a bomb threat called in. Once on the scene, deputies deployed an explosive-detecting K-9 eventually determining the threat...
Reddick looking to rebound from Darlington drama
This is what 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick’s featured Facebook post read on Sunday, May 13, 2024, just a handful of hours after he and rival Chris Buescher clashed heavily in the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway:. Wanted it so bad. With 10 laps to go in Sunday afternoon’s...
Authorities work to clean up chemical spill in Bishopville
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. — A chemical spill in Bishopville led to a cleanup effort around the town Wednesday. According to Lee County Fire-Rescue, authorities are on the site of a spill between that happened between Lee State Park Road and Interstate 20 southbound on US 15 North, North Main Street, Sumter Highway and South Main Street.
South Carolina mother arrested after 2-year-old child spotted wandering the streets alone
SUMTER, S.C. — Above video: Your Wednesday headlines. A South Carolina mother is facing charges after her toddler was spotted crossing the road in the early morning hours. According to the Sumter Police Department, Emmani Kiana Wells, 24, of Sumter, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child.
Toddler found wandering alone in Sumter, mother charged
SUMTER, S.C. (WACH) — A toddler was found alone crossing the street early Wednesday morning in Sumter. According to the Sumter Police Department, Emmanie Kiana Wells, 24, left her child downstairs with a friend to watch. ALSO | Pregnant Sumter woman killed autopsy moved to Wednesday. Wells' two-year-old was...
Brighter Days inaugural conference kicks off at the Florence Center
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — The inaugural Brighter Days conference was held at the Florence Center Thursday. More than 400 people gathered for the event, which focused on suicide prevention and mental health issues. The conference theme was “Connect, Collaborate, and Transform,” and it offered education and training for healthcare, education, and first responder professionals. Attendees […]
Diamond-Stackz Classic Previews Weekend Tournament and Talks Mentorship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Celebrating a decade of unity in the community, the annual Diamond-Stackz classic is returning to Sumter to honor the life of Erik White. White, a star basketball player, died in 2015 while swimming in the ocean at Myrtle Beach. Funds from the basketball tournament are used to pay for programs for the organization’s mentorship program, “Diamond Effect Mentor Leadership” program.
Police: Person killed after being hit by Amtrak train in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WMBF) - One person was killed after being hit by an Amtrak train passing through Florence early Wednesday, according to officials. An Amtrak spokesperson told WMBF News that “a person obstructing the track came into contact with the train” just before 3:40 a.m. The train was traveling from New York to Miami.
Curtis M. Spencer named a SCDOT Commissioner
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis M. Spencer of Sumter has been named a South Carolina Department of Transportation Commissioner, representing the 5th Congressional District. Spencer is a graduate of Clemson University who works in real estate with American Forest Management/AFM Real Estate. He is licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina,...
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...
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