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.
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...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Sumter is proud to host the City’s annual Citizens Night. Tuesday, January 26 th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm… Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. and City Council invite you to come to the Sumter Opera House. Come downtown and express comments, ideas, and recommendations...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Sumter and the Palmetto Tennis Center are proud to announce the USTA South Carolina Coaches selection. Tom Ruth, Youth Tennis Professional for the Palmetto Tennis Center has was selected to participate in one of three regional training camps in the Southern Section...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Universityof South Carolina Sumterfirst opened its doors in August 1966 as ClemsonUniversityat Sumterlater transformed to the Universityof South Carolina Sumterin September of 1973. The Universityof South Carolina Sumtercelebrates the beginning of its 45 th year of service...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The PTA has been advocating for the health, safety, education, protection, and general welfare of children and youth for over 100 years. The PTA represents parents, educators, community leaders and anyone concerned with the welfare of children and youth. The South Carolina PTA...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On May 5, 2011, the Sumter community will gather to hear motivational speaker Ruth Graham, daughter of the Reverend Billy Graham and founder of Ruth Graham and Friends. Third daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. Graham, she “seeks to minister God’s grace and restoration to those...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Marching Knights is the band entity of the music program at Crestwood High School; and 'KNIGHT TRAIN" Drumline and "KNIGHTINGALE" Colorguard fall under this umbrella as well. The Marching Knights have incorporated style that is unique to the Sumter Community and have...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Alice Drive Baptist Church, and a National Day of Prayer Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. on the front lawn at the Sumter County Courthouse. Sumter...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with over 100,000 members in 3,400 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and throughout the world. One of the Primary Purposes of Optimist International is to inspire respect...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOT SUMTER DAYS CAN BE COOL! Summer is right around the corner! Saturday May14, 2011 is opening day for the City of Sumter Aquatics Center and SPLASH DAY sponsored by Corley Vision Center! That's right! Free Admission to the first 400 and Free Hot Dogs to the first 200 between...