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Authorities are investigating a Sumter man's death as suspicious after he was found engulfed in flames Monday.

SEM Wafertech Inc. and Solar4America Technology, Inc., both owned by SPI Energy Co., Ltd., are establishing their first South Carolina operations in Sumter County.

When deputies arrived at Collin’s home at Edgehill Road in Sumter County, they confirmed he was the victim of a homicide.

Deputies said they identified the owner of one of the dogs involved in the attack as Teresa Graham.

Authorities have released the name of a man found dead of an apparent gunshot wound on Friday.

Sumter County deputies say an elderly man with Alzheimer's who went missing on Thursday afternoon has been found safe.

ABC Columbia Authorities say the 14 year old suffers from schizophrenia and does not have needed medication May 11, 2021 8:26 PM EDT Image: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter Co., SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate 14 year old Ja’Asia Chandler who has not been seen since Monday May 10, 2021. Authorities say Chandler suffers from Schizophrenia and does not have needed medication. Deputies say Chandler, who is described as about 5’8 an...

Man facing child pornography charges in Sumter County, officials say © Sumter Co. Sheriffs Office WESH A man has been arrested and charged with capital sexual battery and is facing child pornography charges in Sumter County, officials said. On April 27, 2021, Sumter County Sheriff’s Office detectives made contact with and arrested Marvin Jennings New for capital sexual battery on a person under the age of 12, lewd or lascivious molestation on a person under the age of 12, and manufacturing...

Americus man arrested on drug, alcohol charges Cromer was caught with cash and drugs (Source: Americus PD) By Dave Miller | April 20, 2021 at 8:55 AM EDT - Updated April 20 at 11:10 AM AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - About 1:45 Monday afternoon, April 19, an officer of the Americus Police Department (APD) conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck with an expired registration. Cromer was taken to the Sumter Co. Jail (Source: Sumter Co. Sheriff) During the course of the...

The town joins communities nationwide expecting its share of billions of dollars in federal funds. Meanwhile, Sumter County could receive $20M.