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Road and Safety Upgrades Underway on Bultman and Guignard Drive A 3.17-mile stretch of Bultman Dr./Guignard Dr.—from Broad Street to Neely Street—is set to be repaved by the end of 2026 as part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) 2025 Pavement Improvement Program. In...
Sumter, South Carolina - The Miller to Morgan Avenue Stormwater Improvements project in the City of Sumter reached substantial completion in April 2025 and the project is now in its closeout phase. This effort addresses regular flooding in the City of Sumter between Jackson Street, Broad Street...
June 26, 2025 SUMTER, SC – Lace up your hiking boots and grab your paddles — the SC7 Expedition is coming through Sumter County, and everyone is invited to take part in a two-day adventure that celebrates the natural beauty of our region. On Wednesday, July 16, the expedition will kick off with a...
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING May 8, 2025 Sumter, SC — The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, Fourth Floor, City Council Chambers, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC, to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance...
Sumter Unites in Faith and Service at 2025 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast May 1, 2025 Sumter, SC — This morning, the City of Sumter gathered in observance of the National Day of Prayer at the 2025 Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, held at Alice Drive Baptist Church. The event brought together civic leaders...
This morning, April 28, 2025, the City of Sumter marked another exciting milestone in its ongoing growth with the groundbreaking of the Broad Street Midway Trailhead — a strategic investment in infrastructure designed to enhance access and beautify the green space along Broad Street near the Prisma...
We are pleased to announce the upcoming expansion of Water Plant 5, a major City of Sumter infrastructure improvement project set to begin in Spring 2025 and be completed by mid-2027. This project will enhance water supply reliability and capacity for our entire community. While brief service...
City of Sumter Celebrates Opening of Memorial Park Playground with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Sumter, SC – February 24, 2025 – The City of Sumter proudly cut the ribbon on the Memorial Park Playground today, bringing an exciting new recreational space to the community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony...
City of Sumter Celebrates Opening of Prisma Health Shot Pouch Greenway Swan Lake Trailhead Sumter, SC – February 24, 2025 – The City of Sumter proudly unveiled the Prisma Health Shot Pouch Greenway Swan Lake Trailhead today, marking an exciting new chapter for outdoor recreation and wellness in our...
Public Information Meeting: Historic Resources Survey of the West End, Mason Croft, and Hampton Park Neighborhoods March 4, 2025 - 6:00pm The City of Sumter will present project goals and objectives to interested members of the public, share initial observations about the architectural character of...