Here’s what happened in April 1861, leading up to the firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, which spurred the launch of the American Civil War.

This town just outside Columbia has been better at attracting new businesses than new residents over the last few decades.

A South Carolina man was arrested Monday, about a month after a shooting, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

Sumter County deputies have arrested four men on multiple felony charges after a drive-by shooting. SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. — ...

The Gamecocks put together a fast 7-0 run with just over three minutes remaining in the third quarter to give South Carolina its first lead since midway through the second quarter. South Carolina ...

Dontrell Malek Canty, 21, of Sumter County, was taken into custody on April 1 and charged with accessory before the fact to a felony. Investigators say they believe Canty was involved in the shooting, ...

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter County deputies have arrested a suspect in connection with a recent drive-by shooting. Deputies say 21-year-old Dontrell Canty played a role in the drive-by shooting ...

“It thrills me,” said Roy Flynn, Owner of Sumter Cut Rate Drug Store, LLC, “I live down here, my home is somewhere else, but South Sumter is where I live.” Brunson says the whole Sumter ...

"These thieves should know that this brazen act will not be tolerated in Sumter County," said Sheriff Anthony Dennis. "Stealing from a business not only hurts the business, but cu ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Sumter Police are searching for a 62-year-old woman who has been missing since Tuesday. Officers say he missing person, Loretta Pearson, was reported missing Sunday after ...

I tried and ranked cheeseburgers from five fast-food chains. The chains included McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic Drive-In, and Checkers. Sonic Drive-In and Checkers both impressed me with ...

A view of Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina on Thursday. screenshot Courtesy of S.C. Forestry Commission One large wildfire in the Upstate nearly doubled in size for the third day ...