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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 (August 3, 2021) City Council unanimously approved a updated resolution (#828) today that encourages citizens to be proactive in protecting themselves: that individuals continue to follow the requirements of retail, food service, and other establishments concerning face coverings and...
For more than a decade, tennis has been a growing staple in Sumter. Today the racket sport stands as a pillar of Sumter's economic growth after completing Phase 1 of the Palmetto Tennis Center project, making the city a destination for elite and avid players in the country. The community celebrated...
On Nov. 8, 2022, Sumter County voters will decide on this referendum: Must a special One Percent Sales And Use Tax be imposed in Sumter County (the “County”) for not more than seven (7) years, to begin when the current Capital Projects Sales Tax ends on or before April 30, 2023, to raise the amounts...
Notice to Public As an Entitlement Community the City of Sumter expects to receive approximately $350,085.00 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 4/1/24-3/31/25. The city is required to complete an Annual Action Plan that identifies the activities it will undertake...
SUMTER, S.C. (January 25, 2017) – Making their only stop in South Carolina, “Resurrection – A Journey Tribute” will be bringing their highly sought after tribute experience to the Sumter Opera House on February 10. Your eyes and ears will fool you as the group faithfully resurrects the Steve Perry...
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina and Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central South Carolina recently honored the Sumter City-County Building Inspection Department with the Champion of Housing award. The Champion of Housing Award is given to public organizations which provide...
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 4, 2015) – As of Sunday morning, flooding has become pervasive on roads throughout Sumter County, and accessibility to various areas in the county has become difficult for emergency responders. Because of this, we strongly urge all Sumter County residents remain off all local roads...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church, has convened today, this 16 th day of January 2011, to celebrate and praise God in a Centennial Consecration service. Jehovah Missionary Baptist church was first organized in 1911 in a house on Manning Avenue under the leadership of the Rev. T...
SUMTER, SC (January 25, 2019) – The City of Sumter has unveiled a plan for the expansion of the Palmetto Tennis Center (PTC). The expansion calls for a larger tennis operation building, which will house the professional tennis staff, an expanded Pro Shop with concessions, and a meeting space, as...