The City of Sumter works to ensure residents receive as much information as possible about all things relating to the City in a timely manner. In the News Room, you will find official press releases from the City, awards to the City, important services and project information from the Mayor, public service announcements, official city photos, links to social media accounts and more.
If your home or business sustained flood damage, the City and County Flood Damage Prevention Regulations may affect how you rebuild or make improvements. A building permit is required for most repairs and demolition to flood damaged property beyond simple clean up and removal of debris, including...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sumter Police Department Observes National Police Week 2011 Events planned to honor fallen officers Each year law enforcement officers around the country pause to honor fellow officers who have given their lives in the line of duty and to remember and support those family...
The offices of The City of Sumter and Sumter County Government will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 due to Hurricane Michael. All City of Sumter residential and commercial sanitation services – garbage, recycling and debris – are postponed. Thursday customer routes will resume a regular...
The City of Sumter will host an Arbor Day Celebration at Croswell Park on Friday, December 6 th at 11AM. In honor of the City of Sumter’s Tree City USA certification, the City will be planting a White Oak Tree. The public is invited to attend.
The City of Sumter invites the public to offer input in preparation for the annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant Budget. Community Meeting - North HOPE Center at 904 N. Main Street Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6pm Community Meeting - Birnie HOPE Center at 210 S. Purdy Street...
The Sumter Iris Festival Commission is so excited to celebrate its 80 th festival May 27 – 29, 2022 at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. After being interrupted for two years, we are back and better than ever! With this being the 80 th festival, we are celebrating all things Eighties, so read on! This event...
In observance of Christmas, the City of Sumter will not collect household garbage on Christmas Day. Instead, if you have a “MONDAY” collection day, your garbage will be collected on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Residents are asked to have their roll cart curbside by 7:00 a.m. for collection. The...
SUMTER, S.C. (September 20, 2017) â The historical significance of the Sumter Opera House will open next month during a grand opening celebration. City officials are inviting the community to share their story at the exhibit opening on October 6 anytime from 5 to 7 PM. âThe Sumter Opera House...
Staying hydrated plays an important role in protecting yourself during periods of extremely hot or cold temperatures. Known as Operation Hydration, once heat indexes and/or temperatures reach the triple digits, officers with the Sumter Police Department take to the streets with bottled water for...
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... The City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert water systems are all under a boil water advisory, until further notice. Residents should boil any water used for consumption (food prep and...