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2026 DATES: FEBRUARY 2-6, 2026 Sumter residents will soon have the chance to clear out unwanted junk with the City of Sumter's curbside junk removal service, happening February 2-6, 2026. This free service is available exclusively to residential trash “roll cart” customers, and all items must be...
Sumter County and the City of Sumter are once again encouraging residents to recycle their live Christmas trees through the annual Grinding of the Greens program, an environmentally friendly effort that turns discarded trees into reusable mulch. The program allows residents to responsibly dispose of...
The City of Sumter recently honored employees for their long-standing dedication to our community during City Council meetings on December 2 and December 16. Mayor David Merchant and City Council recognized employees from a wide range of departments, celebrating milestones from 10 to an incredible...
The City of Sumter is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest and to celebrate the remarkable creativity shown by students across our community. Each submission captured the wonder of the season and reflected the joy, imagination, and hometown pride that make...
The City of Sumter has approved a major investment in the Downtown Water Improvements 2025 Project, funded entirely through state grant dollars. This initiative will upgrade essential water infrastructure throughout the downtown and historic district areas, where many of the existing water lines are...
The City of Sumter marked Arbor Day with a special ceremony today as Mayor Pro Tempore James Blassingame officially proclaimed Friday, December 5, 2025, as “Arbor Day” in Sumter. In partnership with the Council of Garden Clubs of Sumter Inc., the occasion was celebrated with the planting of five new...
The City of Sumter and Love Sumter are proud to unveil the 2025 Sumter Landmark Series Christmas Ornament, celebrating Willie “Bill” Pinkney Park—a tribute to one of Sumter’s most inspiring public spaces and a cornerstone of the city’s growing arts district. In 2025, the family of Bill Pinkney (1925...
City of Sumter, South Carolina - The City of Sumter will host a public workshop on Thursday, December 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Meeting House at Memorial Park, located at 112 North Salem Avenue. As part of the Safe Streets for Sumter initiative, this workshop is the first major opportunity...
The City of Sumter hosted the opening ceremony for the 2025 Fantasy of Lights on December 1 at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, marking the official start of this year’s month-long light display. The event took place on the lawn beside the Swan Lake Visitors Center and welcomed residents and visitors for the...
The City of Sumter is moving forward with two planned improvement projects at Swan Lake Iris Gardens: the Sister Wimberly Playground renovation and the North Entrance renovation. The Sister Wimberly Playground project includes replacing outdated equipment with modern, nature-inspired, inclusive play...