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SUMTER, SC (2 APRIL 2019)- The City of Sumter is among the top 20 U.S. cities that have been named as a finalist for the National Civic League All-America City Award. Since 1949, the National Civic League has recognized communities that engage residents in innovative, inclusive and effective efforts...
SUMTER, S.C. (July 10, 2020) – The City of Sumter, in partnership with Sumter School District, is facilitating a virtual STEAM Career Camp from July 15 – August 1 at four Sumter area elementary schools. The project is a result of the City of Sumter receiving federal program funds. “This is an...
City of Sumter administrative offices will be closed Wednesday (Dec 22) through Friday (Dec 24) this week.\ Residential sanitation services will continue normal schedules. If you have questions or concerns please contact our public services department at 803-436-2558.
We are hiring High School Youth age 16 and above for our Youth Co-op Program! Students will work for local businesses. Program begins June 12, 2023 Program ends July 28, 2023 The program also offers training alongside the employment piece that focuses on the 17 principles of success training from...
This post contains general information regarding the 2024 Capital Projects (commonly called "Penny" or "Penny for Progress") Sales Tax proposed projects that will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The revenues generated by the tax may be used to fund or defray costs of "capital improvements," which...
SUMTER, S.C. – On December 9 at 7:30 pm, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Berry will make his only tour stop in South Carolina when he takes the stage at the historic Sumter Opera House in Downtown Sumter for his “O Holy Night Tour: Celebrating 20 Years of Christmas”. His electrifying...
City-County Planning Department will host a meeting updating citizens on the next steps for the Hampton Park Historic District Traffic Calming Study. Citizens are invited to attend a public open house on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ City Centre (25 N. Main Street, Sumter, SC) in...
Sumter officials initiated two unique projects tied together by a common theme: compassionate outreach to the community’s neediest residents. Project CheckMate commits one police officer to regularly visit the homes of the elderly and disadvantaged adults, while Random Acts of Kindness provides the...
SUMTER, SC (September 1, 2018) – The Sumter City-County Planning Department is reminding all Sumter residents to participate in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan process by completing a community survey by September 30 th. The survey asks for community input on planning and development issues facing the...
We are excited to announce that Swan Lake Iris Gardens is getting a grand new entrance! With that, starting Monday, July 29, our main entrance will be closed for the duration of construction. This closure affects the main parking lot, including areas near the Main Gate, Visitors Center, Iris Market...