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SUMTER, SC (January 30, 2024) – The City of Sumter is set to dedicate the newest monument in Veterans Park to four Sumterites and Tuskegee Airmen at 10 AM on February 9, 2024. The Memorial was established to honor the first African American aviators in World War II. Four of these intrepid airmen had...
Until 2015, Emanuel AME Church in Charleston was known mainly for its important role in South Carolina history. But the unspeakable events of June 15 that year changed the lives of nine families forever. Now one of those family members is sharing his story—a story of resilience, forgiveness, and...
Sumter, S.C. (January 25, 2024) - 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...
The City will temporarily disrupt water service to make a necessary water main repair on Broad Street, between Hastings Drive and just south of Wesmark Boulevard. Date: January 25, 2024 Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight) The attached map illustrates the areas that will be impacted. The City of Sumter...
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 of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This entitlement status affords the City the opportunity to receive 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 residents; especially those...
In keeping with a long-standing community tradition, the Swan Lake Visitors Center will soon unveil the annual Sumter ornament for 2023. The Sumter series started in 1994 when Sumter Volunteers released its first commemorative ornament, and the Sumter Convention & Visitors Bureau took over the...
Fantasy of Lights, open nightly from December 1 to December 31 is South Carolina’s largest FREE holiday light display, featuring more than a million lights that sparkle, twinkle, and dazzle in a rainbow assortment of colors and shapes. Beginning at nightfall, enjoy the drive-through display, open...
In observance of Christmas, the City of Sumter will not collect household garbage on Christmas Day. Instead, if you have a “MONDAY” collection day, your garbage will be collected on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Residents are asked to have their roll cart curbside by 7:00 a.m. for collection. The...
January 9, 2024: Due to the threat of severe weather the City of Sumter offices closed at 12:30pm today. Parks will also be closed. Strong winds, combined with saturated grounds can create conditions for downed limbs, trees and power outages. Please stay aware and stay safe. REPORT POWER OUTAGES TO...