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SUMTER, SC (2 APRIL 2019)- The City of Sumter is among the top 20 U.S. cities that have been named as a finalist for the National Civic League All-America City Award. Since 1949, the National Civic League has recognized communities that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts...
SUMTER, S.C. (July 10, 2020) – The City of Sumter, in partnership with Sumter School District, is facilitating a virtual STEAM Career Camp from July 15 – August 1 at four Sumter area elementary schools. The project is a result of the City of Sumter receiving federal program funds. “This is an...
City of Sumter administrative offices will be closed Wednesday (Dec 22) through Friday (Dec 24) this week.\ Residential sanitation services will continue normal schedules. If you have questions or concerns please contact our public services department at 803-436-2558.
We are hiring High School Youth age 16 and above for our Youth Co-op Program! Students will work for local businesses. Program begins June 12, 2023 Program ends July 28, 2023 The program also offers training alongside the employment piece that focuses on the 17 principles of success training from...
Only Community in South Carolina to be Honored SUMTER, SC (September 20, 2024) – The National Park Service (NPS) has named the City of Sumter and Sumter County “American World War II Heritage City.” The American World War II Heritage City Program (AWWIIHC) honors the contributions of communities and...
City of Sumter Receives Excellence on Main Street Award at the 2018 Annual MASC Meeting, held in July in Hilton Head Island. Excerpt from MASC Award: City officials understood that one of the secrets to making a city's downtown a desirable destination is making it easy to get to and enjoy. And one...
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 18, 2016) â A sense of community sometimes goes beyond a cityâs borders. Mayor Joe McElveen, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Tuesday, pledged Sumterâs support to Nichols, which is experiencing some of the most devastating effects of Hurricane Matthew...
Sumter, SC - Oct. 14, 10 AM - Contractors have started picking up flood debris in the City of Sumter and Sumter County. This service is expected take some time to complete, as contractors will only be able to pick up one type of debris at a time. Trucks will make several passes to each residence in...
SUMTER, S.C. – The City of Sumter and its partner, the Santee-Lynches Regional Development Corporation have been awarded $3.4 Million by the South Carolina State Housing Authority under its Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP). The award will facilitate the purchase and demolition of approximately...
SUMTER, SC (September 1, 2018) – The Sumter City-County Planning Department is reminding all Sumter residents to participate in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan process by completing a community survey by September 30 th. The survey asks for community input on planning and development issues facing the...