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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.

SCDOT has provided public notification of proposed projects for Sumter County as part of the Fiscal Year 2019. Projects include: Bridges, Rehab & Resurfacing, Operational & Safety, Widening & New Location, Emergency Repair and Transportation Alternatives. To view projects in Sumter, zoom in on the...
SUMTER, SC (October 13, 2016) – Due to the destructive path of Hurricane Matthew and its effect on Sumter, South Carolina, the City of Sumter has announced that the 2016 TriSumter Triathlon event, previously scheduled for this Saturday, October 15, has been cancelled. “This notice comes with great...
KNOWN ROAD CLOSINGS (10/12/15 1500) BARRICADE WASH OUT AREA BROAD BY COMMUNITY ST (1 LANE IN BOUND) X C MILLER RD AT YMCA X C WEN LE CT X X C ATLANTIC FROM LAWSON TO BRANCH X C MT SINAI CH RD OFF OF 527 (1ST BRIDGE) X X E NERO CIR FROM CLASH LN X E HEWITT LN OFF OF HWY 53 X E EASTERN SCHOOL IN SWAMP...
The Sumter City-County Planning Department, in accordance with National Flood Insurance Program regulation 65.7(b)(1), hereby gives notice of the City of Sumter and Sumter County’s intent to revise the flood hazard information, generally located between Second Mill Pond Dam and the Pocotaligo River...
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- The Sumter County Museum and Temple Sinai are excited to announce the opening of Temple Sinai Jewish History Center (TSJHC) located at 11 Church Street. The Center will feature an exhibit that covers the Holocaust as well as Jewish life in Sumter. All members of the community are invited...