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The City of Sumter, Sumter County Government and the Shaw Sumter Community Council -- collectively known as Team Sumter -- are working together to help Tyndall Air Force Base families displaced by Hurricane Michael. There are several Tyndall families already at Shaw Air Force Base with more on the...
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...
SUMTER, SC (March 16, 2021) – The City of Sumter has been named one of 20 finalists nationwide for the 2021 All-America City Awards. "This year’s finalist communities have managed the compounding difficulties of the past year, all while building equity and resilience,” stated Doug Linkhart. “Their...
The City of Sumter's Summer Youth Employment Program has successfully served the Sumter community since 1994, reaching well over 2,000 families in its lifetime. Utilizing Rescue Act and Community Development Block Grant Funding, we have been able to add a training component alongside the employment...
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...
SUMTER, SC (SEPTEMBER 9, 2017) – An emergency shelter will be opening Sunday, September 10 at 5 PM at Crestwood High School for residents and visitors who are evacuating from Hurricane Irma. Shelters are generally the place of last resort. Individuals and families are encouraged to have emergency...
SUMTER, SC (June 7, 2016) – The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Sumter, by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for it's comprehensive annual finance report (CAFR). The Certificate of...
UPDATE, October 9, 2015 -- City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert boil water advisories HAVE ALL BEEN LIFTED. UPDATE, October 8, 2015 -- City of Sumter and Oswego boil water advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED. (Rembert remains in effect). UPDATE, October 7, 2015 -- Water customers for the City of Sumter, Oswego...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The PTA has been advocating for the health, safety, education, protection, and general welfare of children and youth for over 100 years. The PTA represents parents, educators, community leaders and anyone concerned with the welfare of children and youth. The South Carolina PTA...
The following is a holiday schedule for the City of Sumter for the 2019 Calendar Year. On the following dates all City administrative offices will be closed. Please note that public safety and certain public service offices will remain open at all times. Tuesday, January 1 - New Year's Day Monday...