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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, SC (January 9, 2017) â The City of Sumter is inviting the public to participate in a meeting regarding itâs update of the Historic Districts Design Guidelines on Thursday, January 26 at 6 PM in the City Centre, located adjacent to the Sumter Opera House in Downtown Sumter. The purpose of...
Sumter, SC â December 2, 2015 â The City of Sumter marks its 29 th year as a âTree City USAâ with a special planting during the annual Arbor Day observance on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. The event takes place at Memorial Park on West Hampton Avenue, in the heart of Sumterâs...
With rainfall totals still anticipated between 6”-12”, the City of Sumter is asking residents to be prepared, to expect road closures and/or delays, but also report any high water or debris blocking the streets. “The City is ready should a disaster strike” stated Mayor Joe McElveen. “This is what we...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information & Contacts Call City of Sumter: 803-436-2500 or 803-436-2558 Web Address: www.sumtersc.gov Sumter, SC: The City of Sumter officials have CLOSED all city administrative offices for Monday, January 10, 2011. City officials will continue to monitor weather...
The purpose of the study is to analyze the housing market in Sumter and recommend ways to overcome identified gaps and barriers. Identify housing supply/demand balance, Identify gaps and barriers, and Recommend policy and implementation actions steps to address identified gaps and barriers. The...
The Mayor has just signed a declaration ending the curfew that was started Wednesday. Our citizens have worked well with law enforcement to ensure the safety of our community and we thank you for that. Sumter, SC (June 5, 2020) – The Emergency Ordinance declaring a daily curfew in the City of Sumter...