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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 The Sister Wimberly Playground project includes replacing outdated equipment with modern, nature-inspired, inclusive play...
Sumter, SC – The City of Sumter is pleased to announce the next phase of its ongoing street-resurfacing initiative, focused on city and state-owned streets within the City limits. This project underscores the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, smooth, and reliable transportation...
The City of Sumter is excited to invite residents to a public presentation of the Historic Resources Survey for the Westend, Hampton Park, and Mason Croft neighborhoods on Monday, October 20, at 6:00 p.m. at the Meeting House at Memorial Park (110 N. Salem Street, Sumter, SC). This event marks the...
Notice of Meeting Relocation During renovations at the Sumter Opera House, all Planning Department public meetings will be temporarily relocated to: James E. Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center Santee-Wateree Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Meeting Room 129 South Harvin Street, Sumter, SC...
City of Sumter Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Westend Park Sumter, SC — The City of Sumter officially celebrated the ribbon cutting of Westend Park (formerly Oakland Park) this morning with community members and leaders in attendance. Mayor David Merchant, Mayor Pro Tem James Blassingame...
Sumter is excited to announce the launch of TRACK Trails, the newest addition to Sumter’s tourism and family recreation opportunities. Offered through the Kids in Parks program, TRACK Trails is a free, national initiative designed to connect children and families with nature through fun, hands-on...
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The City of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This Entitlement status affords the City the opportunity of receiving Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis. The purpose of the funds is to improve the neighborhoods and make life more livable for...
Serve First Open ATP Challenger 125 Tournament Set For August 11–17, 2025 The City of Sumter is proud to announce the Serve First Open, an ATP Challenger 125 tournament, coming to the Palmetto Tennis Center from August 11–17, 2025—marking the most prestigious international sports tourism event the...