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 you could make a wish for a deserving friend or family, what would it be? The City of Sumter wants to make your wish come true this holiday season! Do you know a family that could use a little help this holiday season or a kid who has been extra good this year? Let us know how we can help, and we...
Before you know it, the 2020 Census will be here to count the residents of Sumter County, South Carolina. And everyone else in the United States of America. As mandated by the U.S. Constitution, our country has to conduct a population count every 10 years. The data that’s collected will determine...
SUMTER, SC (May 1, 2021) -- In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism and the National Travel and Tourism Week, local Sumter attractions will be highlighted May 3-8 during Sumter Tourism Week. Kicking off the week, the Sumter Convention & Visitors Bureau...
The City of Sumter is conducting a smoke test of its sanitary sewer system in the following Subdivisions, starting today, September 20, 2022: Stafford Meadows Patriot Parkway Loringwood Landmark Point A “SMOKE TEST” survey will assist our inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in our sewer...
The City-County Business License Office and staff will be unavailable on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. All staff will be in statewide training. We do apologize for the inconvenience. The office will reopen at 8:30 am on Thursday, March 7. You may leave a message at 803-774-1601. Thank you for your...
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...
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...