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The City of Sumter works to ensure residents receive as much information as possible about all things relating to the City in a timely manner. In the News Room, you will find official press releases from the City, awards to the City, important services and project information from the Mayor, public service announcements, official city photos, links to social media accounts and more.

SUMTER, SC (May 26, 2017) – The Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study (SUATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking public comments on the upcoming 2017-2019 Unified Planning Work Program and the updated version of the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), 2014-2019. The program...
While the deadline for applications for physical damage is today, Businesses and Non-profits who suffered from an Economic Injury as a result of the October flooding have until July 5, 2016 to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. These loans are designed to help meet working capital needs...
Sumter, S.C. (October 4, 2015, 3 PM) As Mayor of Sumter, I am first and foremost concerned for the safety of our citizens. For your safety, Council and I have put a curfew in place for the entire City, starting at 7 PM tonight until 7 AM tomorrow. The curfew will continue until revoked by Council...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The City of Sumter is proud to host the City’s annual Citizens Night. Tuesday, January 26 th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm… Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. and City Council invite you to come to the Sumter Opera House. Come downtown and express comments, ideas, and recommendations...
2018 marks the 5 th anniversary of the City of Sumter Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest. Students in Elementary and Middle School all across the Sumter School District submitted their artwork for consideration. This year, like years past, we received so many entries, add that to our 5 th anniversary...
UPDATE (March 27, 2020) - The deadline for applications has been extended to May 15, 2020. Sumter, SC (March 18, 2020) - The City of Sumter is accepting applications for the Summer Youth Employment Programs for students ages 14-15, which will work in city government; and for students ages 16 through...
The City of Sumter Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage, yard debris, recycling collection services and public safety will run on regular schedules. Thank you.
Congratulations to the 2022 Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest Winners: Miss Olivia Smith, an 8 th-grader at Hillcrest Middle School, and Miss Jalena Tillman, a 4 th-grader at Manchester Elementary School These top two winners have their artwork featured on the 2022 City of Sumter Christmas Card, which...
The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, Fourth Floor Council Chambers, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC, to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is a report on...
Sumter, S.C. (February 21, 2017) — The City of Sumter announced today that it has commenced implementation of an energy savings performance contract to reduce operating costs of City facilities while improving occupant comfort. The City will replace or retrofit 3,136 lighting fixtures within 24 City...