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There are three permitting systems that affect flood recovery efforts: Business licenses; Building permits; and Contractorsâ licenses. Depending on the work you need to do, you may need one or more permits. You can do cleanup or minor repair work yourself â for example; removing water from your...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Our nation’s veterans have always fought with courage and honor, risking their lives to protect the American values of freedom and democracy. Many of our men and women in uniform have been wounded, many severely disabled, and many have lost their lives in the service of our...
SUMTER, SC (Sept. 11, 2018) - The Sumter Police Department urges everyone to get prepared, have a plan, stay informed and make sure you, your family members, neighbors and acquaintances are doing the same, especially the elderly who may need assistance. GET PREPARED Have plenty of water and enough...
SUMTER, SC (August 12, 2019) - Come join us Wednesday morning on the front lawn of the Sumter County Courthouse, 141 North Main Street, as we celebrate the 285 th birthday of General Thomas Sumter. The event will begin at 10 a.m., where City of Sumter Mayor Joe McElveen and Sumter County Council...
The new Veterans Park is a space for Sumter to honor and remember all branches of the U.S. Military and to highlight Sumter’s motto “Uncommon Patriotism” as we showcase Sumter as a military-friendly community. The design allows for a mix of gathering space and areas for quiet reflection. The park...
The City of Sumter is accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Programs for students ages 14-15, which will work in city government; and for students ages 16 through high school, which will work in the Co-Op Program for local businesses. Students should see their school guidance...
As a friendly reminder, please note that residential waste containers should be placed out by the road by 7 AM on your service day and remain by the curb until serviced or 7 PM. You may have seen the City’s new side loading garbage trucks recently. The new trucks are currently running for the city’s...
Sumter, SC (March 19, 2018) â PalmettoPride® has awarded Downtown Sumter a 2018 Community Pride Grant in the amount of $5,000, which will be used to purchase additional trash receptacles for the Central Business District. âDowntown Sumter is growing and expanding,â says Downtown Manager Howie...
SUMTER, SC (September 13, 2016) â Palmetto Tennis Center is hosting a Rally for the Cure! Mayorâs Rally for the Cure on Saturday, September 24, 2016 will begin at 9 AM. Rally for the Cure is a grass roots program that works to educate women about breast cancer and remind them to get their annual...
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 9, 2015) â The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Sumter County Civic Center, at 700 W. Liberty St. in Sumter, beginning at 1 p.m. today. Hours of Operation are 8 am to 7 pm daily, until further notice. The center will be staffed...