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City of Sumter Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Westend Park Sumter, SC — The City of Sumter officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of Westend Park (formerly Oakland Park) this morning with community members and leaders in attendance. Mayor David Merchant, Mayor Pro Tem James Blassingame, Councilman...
Sumter is excited to announce the launch of TRACK Trails, the newest addition to Sumter’s tourism and family recreation opportunities. Offered through the Kids in Parks program, TRACK Trails is a free, national initiative designed to connect children and families with nature through fun, hands-on...
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This Entitlement status affords the City the opportunity of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis. The purpose of the funds is to improve the neighborhoods and make life more livable for...
Serve First Open ATP Challenger 125 Tournament Set For August 11–17, 2025 The City of Sumter is proud to announce the Serve First Open, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament, coming to the Palmetto Tennis Center from August 11–17, 2025—marking the most prestigious international sports tourism event the...
Road and Safety Upgrades Underway on Bultman and Guignard Drive A 3.17-mile stretch of Bultman Dr./Guignard Dr.—from Broad Street to Neely Street—is set to be repaved by the end of 2026 as part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) 2025 Pavement Improvement Program. In...
Sumter, South Carolina - The Miller to Morgan Avenue Stormwater Improvements project in the City of Sumter reached substantial completion in April 2025 and the project is now in its closeout phase. This effort addresses regular flooding in the City of Sumter between Jackson Street, Broad Street...
June 26, 2025 SUMTER, SC – Lace up your hiking boots and grab your paddles — the SC7 Expedition is coming through Sumter County, and everyone is invited to take part in a two-day adventure that celebrates the natural beauty of our region. On Wednesday, July 16, the expedition will kick off with a...
SUMTER, SC – On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, the City of Sumter officially cut the ribbon on the renovation of South Sumter Park, marking the completion of a significant community investment that enhances recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities. The improvement project features...
SUMTER, SC (22 May 2022) – Please join us in celebrating Sister Heath Wimberly on receiving the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. This award is a distinguished recognition of her lifelong dedication, exceptional leadership, and tireless service to our community. We also...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 8, 2025 Sumter, SC — The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, Fourth Floor, City Council Chambers, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC, to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance...