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Judge finds Florence man not guilty in 2015 fatal Narrow Paved Road shooting on grounds of self-defense
After facing a murder charge for three years, 34-year-old George Jacob Shine was found not guilty by reason of self-defense in general sessions court at the Sumter County Judicial Center Monday. … more
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Sumter man sentenced to 57 months for firearm charge
A Sumter man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition after he was arrested in 2017 for presenting a handgun during a domestic violence incident. In federal court, Senior United … more
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Four Sumter brothers arrested in crackdown on illegal activity
In a joint effort, Sumter law enforcement agencies have arrested seven individuals in the past week for their suspected involvement in illegal drug activity and shooting incidents reported primarily … more
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Trial to continue Monday for Florence man charged in 2015 killing
A Florence native accused of killing a supposed friend in 2015 is having his time in court without a jury after requesting a bench trial at Sumter County Judicial Center, according to county authorities. George Jacob Shine, 34, faces a murder … more
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Two, including 14-year-old, charged in string of Sumter vehicle break-ins, third suspect at large
Local authorities have charged two people and are searching for a third suspect as officers investigate a series of vehicle break-ins in the city and county.Currently charged are a 14-year-old male … more
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$5,000 reward offered for information in Sumter man's death
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that can help authorities make an arrest and bring some solace to the family and friends of Chester “Rock” Stavis, who died of an … more
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Former Sumter County corrections officer charged, fired for misconduct
A Sumter County detention officer is being held at the facility where she was recently employed for allegedly allowing an inmate to keep contraband, according to state authorities. Keneshia Suade McFadden, 22, a former correctional officer at … more
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Murder trial to proceed for sovereign citizen in Sumter man's shooting
The sovereign citizen charged in the shooting death of a 34-year-old man in August will go before a circuit court judge for a murder trial per a ruling during his preliminary hearing Thursday morning. Demetrius Brown, 38, was present for his … more
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Fake check lands Florence man in Sumter jail
A Florence man is behind bars in Sumter County after he allegedly tried to buy a car with a forged check on Tuesday. Marcus A. Blair, 31, of South Oliver Drive, is accused of attempting to purchase a vehicle with a forged check in the amount of … more
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Sumter County detention officer arrested by SLED
A Sumter County detention officer was arrested by SLED Wednesday afternoon, according to Sumter County Sheriff's Office. The officer is being held at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center, said Ken … more
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Anderson man, Sumter woman arrested on drug, other charges
A man and woman were arrested on drug and other charges after county authorities executed a search warrant at a Broad Street motel on Nov. 28. Gabrielle E. White, 21, of 39 Barnette Drive in Sumter, and Scott R. Clinkscale, 34, of 203 Miracle … more
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21 Clarendon residents arrested in drug investigation
MANNING - Twenty-one Clarendon County residents were arrested on Nov. 29 following a yearlong investigation into illegal drug activity throughout the county. "We've been working for months on this," said Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley. "When … more
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White male with distinctive nose sought in alleged armed robbery of Manning Marathon Gas Station
MANNING — A lone male is being sought for the alleged armed robbery of Marathon Gas Station, 3345 Paxville Highway, at 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 1, according to Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. The … more
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Man sought in city death investigation arrested by Sumter County authorities for other charges
A man wanted in connection to a death investigation in the city was arrested by county authorities on Wednesday for other charges.Carter W. Strother, 70, is charged with two counts of stalking and … more
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Sumter man arrested for allegedly breaking into his neighbors' vehicles
A 49-year-old Sumter man is facing multiple counts of breaking into a vehicle after he was caught on camera searching through vehicles in his own neighborhood Monday night. Sumter County sheriff's deputies responded to a call on Brookland Drive … more
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Police name acquaintance they hope has information on shooting death of 31-year-old man found in creek
Officers have named a man in connection to what is now being ruled a homicide after an autopsy revealed the 31-year-old Sumter man who was found dead in a creek last week was shot to death. Sumter … more
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Sumter man's death whose body was found in creek being ruled homicide
An autopsy has revealed a 31-year-old Sumter man whose body was found in a creek off Dicks Street last week was shot to death. Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker is ruling the death of Chester … more
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Sumter middle school student charged after Lakewood High shooting threat on Facebook
A 14-year-old middle school student has been taken into custody after the threat of a shooting at Lakewood High School in response to alleged bullying was made on social media Sunday. Sumter … more
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Man shoots wife before fatally shooting himself, according to Sumter County Sheriff's Office
A woman is in serious but stable condition after she was shot by her husband before he reportedly turned the gun on himself at a residence on Elrae Lane on Tuesday morning, according to Sumter County … more
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Sumter law enforcement: Vehicle break-ins increase during holiday season
Thieves and burglars find Christmas comes early and more often as vehicle break-ins tend to increase during the holiday season. Rain, cold and darkness does not stop a thief for capitalizing on a … more
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