PREVIOUSLY: Sumter Lawmakers Agree to Increase Property Tax by 25 Percent Charles Kasner and Oren Miller are running for the same county commission seat in 2020.

Cherokee County Council approved a tax hike to balance the budget for fiscal 2025-26. The rate was increased 12 mills for the fiscal year starting July 1.

A wanted man was arrested on multiple charges following a routine traffic stop, according to the sheriff’s office.

The victims were at a home targeted in a drive-by shooting, according to the sheriff’s office.

A South Carolina teenager was recently arrested when he was pulled over for a traffic violation and was discovered to be in possession of guns — including two machine guns — and drugs ...

However, before you head to the stores, it's essential to know which items are exempt from sales and use tax during this time window. Read on to learn what items are exempt and what are not.