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SUMTER, S.C. (December 1, 2020) – City of Sumter’s world-famous Swan Lake Iris Gardens is hosting the annual Fantasy of Lights event from Dec. 1 – 31, 2020, located at 822 W. Liberty St. in Sumter, to celebrate the holiday season. The lights will be along the main parking lot area of the gardens...
The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sumter Opera House Auditorium located on the First Floor of the Opera House at 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation...
JANUARY 25 UPDATE: Due to the high volume of participation, we are extending our contract with the removal company to ensure that the junk piles are collected into next week. Please be patient and leave your items by the curb. Residents who couldn't get their piles out by January 21, please refrain...
The City and County of Sumter, in partnership with the Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study (SUATS), South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), and the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is holding a public information meeting concerning proposed improvements along Manning Avenue...
The City of Sumter received a Municipal Achievement Award for its community investment efforts. Officials accepted the award during the Municipal Association of South Carolina's Annual Meeting on July 16. The city won in the economic development category. Twenty-six cities and towns submitted their...
Sumter, SC has been approved by the federal government to receive Individual Emergency Assistance as a result of the heavy rain and flooding that occurred in our area on October 1, 2015 If you have experienced damages to your home, business or property and they are not covered by any existing...
The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The members of the law enforcement agencies of the City of Sumter play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedom of the citizens of. It is important that all citizens know and...
Sumter County Recreation & Parks Department’s gymnasium (155 Haynsworth St) will open as a shelter at 7 PM tonight, Wednesday, October 10. The American Red Cross and the S.C. Department of Social Services are in charge of the shelter and pets are not allowed. For any possible road closures, please...
Sumter, SC (Nov. 19, 2019) - For the third year in a row, the City of Sumter has received the coveted American Association of Retirement Communities (AARC) “Seal of Approval” at the AARC Conference, held in November 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The prestigious award comes from the nation’s leading...
The City of Sumter has been recognized Among Best in the United States Based on Outstanding Traveler Reviews SUMTER, S.C. (January 11, 2020) – The City of Sumter's Swan Lake Iris Gardens has been recognized as a Travelers’ Choice award-winner for 2020. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews...