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SUMTER, SC (April 28, 2017) â The Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study (SUATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be hosting a public information meeting on May 25, 2017 to discuss improvements upcoming to the Pinewood Road and...
Donât let your beautiful Christmas tree end up buried with the ugly trash. Take your Christmas tree to a âmulchâ better place. Recycle your Christmas tree with the annual âGrinding of the Greensâ sponsored by Sumter County Keep America Beautiful, Clemson Extension Service, Sumter County...
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 4, 2015) – A curfew is being put in place overnight from 7 p.m. today until 7 a.m. Monday and until further notice for the protection of residents. Emergency and government officials are asking all residents to remain in a safe, dry location until further notice. Many roadways will...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE When most USC Sumter students think of Swan Lake, the image of swans and Christmas lights, senior portraits and memories of long romantic walks on prom night flood their minds. Many people don't know about the hidden treasures that lie behind the gated lake adorned with bald...
Sumter County and the City of Sumter are giving residents an opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees at the annual "Grinding of the Greens". Donated Christmas trees will be made into mulch. It gives residents a chance to be 'green' with their discarded trees. Before donating your tree to the...
Sumter, SC (August 3, 2021) City Council unanimously approved a updated resolution (#828) today that encourages citizens to be proactive in protecting themselves: that individuals continue to follow the requirements of retail, food service, and other establishments concerning face coverings and...
Mayor Merchant wants to recognize residents in the City of Sumter who bring a little extra cheer to the community this year! Residents living in the city limits who have decorated their homes this Christmas season will be admitted into a Christmas Cheer Challenge. While the Mayor's committee will be...
City of Sumter offices will be closed: Friday, December 23, 2022 Monday, December 26, 2022 Tuesday, December 27, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2023. All city services will continue to operate throughout the holidays, including regular weekly trash pickup schedules, with the exception of Christmas Day...
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has named the Sumter Visitors Center a partner in Discover South Carolina’s Front Porch Program. The Front Porch Program connects local visitor centers and destination marketing organizations in small towns and big cities all over...
SUMTER, S.C. (January 25, 2017) – Making their only stop in South Carolina, “Resurrection – A Journey Tribute” will be bringing their highly sought after tribute experience to the Sumter Opera House on February 10. Your eyes and ears will fool you as the group faithfully resurrects the Steve Perry...