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SUMTER, S.C. (May 11, 2022) – In response to the Sumter area’s growing demand for better walk and bike infrastructure, the Sumter Area Transportation Study Metropolitan Planning Organization (SUATS MPO) is developing a Walk and Bike Master Plan. “Now more than ever, the need for safe and comfortable...
Sumter County and the City of Sumter are giving residents an opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees at the annual "Grinding of the Greens". Donated Christmas trees will be made into mulch. It gives residents a chance to be 'green' with their discarded trees. Before donating your tree to the...
UPDATE: Sumter, SC (Thursday, January 4, 5:30 PM) Due to secondary roads still snow and ice covered and with the anticipated refreeze overnight the city admin offices have decided to close again on Friday, January 5, 2018. Parks will remain closed as well. City sanitation services and public safety...
SUMTER, S.C. (August 19, 2016) â The Sumter Opera House builds upon the previous years stunning lineup of national artists with legendary performances, by announcing their 2016-17 season, including anticipated sell-out performances from Doobie Brother John Cowan, country superstars John Berry and...
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... The City of Sumter and Oswego boil water advisories have been lifted. Rembert is the only water system that remains under a boil water advisory. Both Highway 261 North to Camden...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Millions of Americans take to our waterways for recreational boating each year for exercise and relaxation. Recreational boating is a highly enjoyable sport, but can become dangerous and risky when boaters and/or passengers fail to practice safe boating techniques. On average...
Sumter, SC (September 18, 2018) – The Palmetto Tennis Center has won the 2018 USTA Outstanding Facility Award, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country. The PTC was honored at the USTA’s Semi-annual Meeting in New York City on...
Sumter, SC (Nov. 19, 2019) – Using the latest in Geographic Information Services (GIS) Technology, the Sumter City-County Planning Department has released a new public mapping service for the community. The update organizes property information, floodplain maps, and zoning data in one user- friendly...
SUMTER, S.C. (Dec. 14, 2020) – Mayor David Merchant wants to recognize residents in the City of Sumter who bring a little extra Christmas cheer to the community. Residents living in the city limits who have decorated their homes this Christmas season will be admitted into a Christmas Cheer...
All students, parents, teachers, counselors and mentors, you are invited to attend a special leadership session with us tomorrow at Sumter High School, located at 2580 McCrays Mill Road. All sessions are FREE for attendees. Featuring speaker Mark Brown (@MarkBrownSpeaks) -- an expert in helping...