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Jury convicts Lee Correctional rioter Stephen Green of murder, conspiracy in 2nd trial for deadly 2018 inmate riot
After four days of testimony and evidence presentation, a jury found the second inmate to appear on trial for his involvement in the deadliest prison riot in South Carolina in over 25 years guilty of … more
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ANNABELLE ROSE KREUZER
Annabelle Rose Kreuzer, 88, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Born Sept. 17, 1936, in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry Darkes and the late Annie … more
Sumter High overcomes slow start for Wednesday night victory over Lugoff-Elgin
The Sumter High football team had a rare foray into Wednesday night football this week, moving up their matchup against Lugoff-Elgin to avoid complications with Hurricane Helene. For the first few … more
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PHOTOS: Sumter High football hosts Lugoff-Elgin
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LIVE UPDATES: Prosecution rests its case on Day 4 of 2nd 2018 Lee CI riots trial
LEE COUNTY, S.C. --- Two witnesses took the stand before the prosecution rested its case the morning of Day 3 for the second 2018 Lee Correctional Institution trial.  Stephen Green is on … more
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Hurricane Helene is unusual — but it's not an example of the Fujiwhara Effect
Treacherous Hurricane Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday evening on Florida's northwestern coast and then continue on to torment parts of Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee with heavy … more
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BARBARA G. WADFORD
Barbara G. Wadford, 92, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at her home in Sumter. Born April 7, 1932, in Darlington, she was the daughter of the late Joe Googe and the late Elizabeth Googe.  She … more
EVA CARMEL RIGGS
Eva Carmel Riggs, 91, widow of William Paul Riggs, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at her home. Born June 28, 1933, in Stella, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Augustus E. Godwin and … more
CORNELIUS ALONZO MACK
Cornelius Alonzo Mack, 58, husband of Geraldine Campbell Mack, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Sumter. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, on June 5, 1966,  he was the son of Louella Wilson Mack … more
CURTIS LYNN 'CURT' MASON JR.
GREELEYVILLE – Curtis Lynn “Curt” Mason Jr., 57, husband of Ann Player Mason, died Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.Born May 16, 1967, in Manning, he was a son of Virginia Morris Mason … more
Local runners flood Patriot Park for Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational
Runners from 20 schools converged on Patriot Park on Wednesday for the annual Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational. Locally, Sumter High, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning, Lakewood, Clarendon Hall … more
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PHOTOS: Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational runs at Patriot Park with Sumter High, East Clarendon, Laurence Manning, Lakewood, Clarendon Hall, Ragin Prep
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Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment
A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's … more
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Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC's 'Today' show early next year
NEW YORK (AP) — Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the "Today" show early next year, telling staffers "it's time." In a memo to her … more
Duke Energy mobilizes 10,000 workers in the Carolinas, urges customer safety ahead of Helene
CHARLOTTE, N.C – Duke Energy is finalizing its preparations for Helene in the Carolinas. This includes strategically staging more than 10,000 lineworkers, tree trimmers and other storm support … more
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ROY DAVID BRANHAM
Roy David Branham, 80, widower of Simplicia “Pat” Mesa Branham, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at the Rice Estate Assisted Living in Columbia. Born Sept. 1, 1944, in Winnsboro, he was a … more
Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM will have eLearning day Friday, officials say
Due to the high probability of heavy rain and strong winds associated with Hurricane Helene, Friday will be an eLearning day for all students and staff in Sumter School District and Liberty STEAM … more
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Closings, cancellations, postponements for tri-county area due to Hurricane Helene
Because of inclement weather expected by Hurricane Helene, the following have been postponed or canceled. SUMTER - Thursday's Women in the Holocaust talk at the Sumter County Museum is canceled. … more
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THE REV. MARY NESBITT WATFORD
The Rev. Mary Nesbitt Watford, widow of Frank W. Watford Sr., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey in Sumter. Born Sept. 14, 1938, in the Atkins community of Lee County, she … more
FBI seizes NYC mayor's phone ahead of expected unsealing of indictment
NEW YORK (AP) — FBI agents entered the official residence of New York City Mayor Eric Adams and seized his phone early Thursday morning, hours before an indictment detailing criminal charges … more
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