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Sumter, South Carolina (June 1, 2011) – The City of Sumter announced today that longtime Chief of Police Patty Patterson will be retiring as head of the Sumter Police Department effective Sept. 1, 2011 and transitioning to the City’s Public Safety and Welfare Director. Patterson has served as Chief...
TEAM SUMTER HURRICANE FLORENCE Release #4 4:30 p.m. Sept. 15, 2018 Florence is continuing to bring rain to the region and a flash flood watch remains in effect until 8 p.m. on Sunday. A tropical storm warning is also in effect. Tonight there’s a 100 percent chance of rain and 1 to 2 inches are...
Temporary road closures are coming to North Main Street just before the U.S. 378 bypass bridge during weekend road construction. Road closures will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 and last until to 6 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 23. During these times, North Main Street will be closed from North...
The City of Sumter invites the public to offer input in preparation for the annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant Budget. Community Meeting - North HOPE Center at 904 N. Main Street Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 6pm Community Meeting - Birnie HOPE Center at 210 S. Purdy Street...
The Sumter Iris Festival Commission is so excited to celebrate its 80 th festival May 27 – 29, 2022 at Swan Lake Iris Gardens. After being interrupted for two years, we are back and better than ever! With this being the 80 th festival, we are celebrating all things Eighties, so read on! This event...
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...
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 â...
SUMTER, S.C. (August 12, 2016) âThe City of Sumter is excited to announce a partnership with the Sumter County Museum to create a permanent exhibit in the City Centre that will detail the historical significance of the Sumter Opera House. This project is made possible with grant funding from the...
If your home or business sustained flood damage, the City and County Flood Damage Prevention Regulations may affect how you rebuild or make improvements. A building permit is required for most repairs and demolition to flood damaged property beyond simple clean up and removal of debris, including...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sumter Police Department Observes National Police Week 2011 Events planned to honor fallen officers Each year law enforcement officers around the country pause to honor fellow officers who have given their lives in the line of duty and to remember and support those family...