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Founded 1798 | Population 42,000 | Peak 42,000 (2024) | County Sumter County

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1941 Shaw AFB: Air Force.
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Latest News in Sumter

May 29, 2026
She Was Born On A Former Slave Plantation And Faced Severe Poverty But Today She’s A Household Name
Long before Viola Davis became one of Hollywood’s most decorated performers, her early life was defined by extreme poverty, inst…
May 4, 2026
Wheel of Fortune Contestant Misses Out On $61,000 Over This Tough Puzzle
A Wheel of Fortune contestant saw $61,000 slip away in the Bonus Round last week, leaving fans stunned over what many called one o…
Mar 21, 2026
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
May 22, 2016
Graham Thinks Trump Signifies End Republican Party
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On May 22, 2016, Senator Lindsey Graham didn’t hold back when he took aim at Donald Trump’s surgi…
May 9, 2016
Struggling Republican Bush Brings Out Big Gun his Mom
Washington, D.C. – In a bid to revive his flagging presidential campaign, Jeb Bush turned to an unlikely ally on May 9, 2016…
Apr 22, 2016
Foster Parent Fights Change After Sc Teen Denied Drivers Permit
Columbia, S.C. — A local foster parent has taken up a fight to change state rules after a teenager in her care was turned away f…

Complete Historical Timeline

1798 Culture
Founded

Did You Know?

1
Gen Sumter Gamecock not Fort Sumter.
2
Shaw AFB.
3
Central SC.

Famous People from Sumter, South Carolina

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Shawn Weatherly
Model, Television Actor · Born Jul 24, 1959 · Age 66
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Jim Clyburn
Teacher, Politician · Born Jul 21, 1940 · Age 85
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Jay Ellis
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Dec 27, 1981 · Age 44
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John Gayle
Judge, Lawyer · Born Sep 11, 1792 · Died Jul 21, 1859 (age 66)
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Virginia Capers
Stage Actor, Television Actor · Born Sep 22, 1925 · Died May 6, 2004 (age 78)

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