News & Updates
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.
JANUARY 25 UPDATE: 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, please refrain...
The Sumter Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to maintain accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards. Administered by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the accreditation program requires agencies to...
SUMTER, S.C. (September 8, 2016) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Office of Flood Mitigation will be hosting an Open House for property owners within the Wateree Watershed to review new flood mapping on Monday, September 19 at the Kershaw County Government Center from 4-7 PM...
Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. You can take steps to reduce the harm caused by flooding. Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood. Click here to visit the Centers for...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) has prepared a survey asking citizens to provide input that will help us plan how we approach bicycling in our community. I believe that City residents are looking for more opportunities to bicycle, walk and generally become more active...
All City of Sumter and Sumter County Government offices will operate on a normal schedule on Monday, September 17, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All City parks and services will resume on a normal schedule on Monday as well. Sumter School District will also be reopening on Monday. According to the Sumter...
Sumter, SC (Nov. 19, 2019) - For the third year in a row, the City of Sumter has received the coveted American Association of Retirement Communities (AARC) “Seal of Approval” at the AARC Conference, held in November 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The prestigious award comes from the nation’s leading...
The City of Sumter has been recognized Among Best in the United States Based on Outstanding Traveler Reviews SUMTER, S.C. (January 11, 2020) – The City of Sumter's Swan Lake Iris Gardens has been recognized as a Travelers’ Choice award-winner for 2020. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews...
The new Lazy River at the City of Sumter Aquatics Center is now open! A dedication ceremony was held earlier this month, check out of video from the event. Our Aquatics Center is located at 1115 S. Lafayette Dr. Visit www.sumterswim.com for more info on our Aquatics Center.
January 9, 2024: Due to the threat of severe weather the City of Sumter offices closed at 12:30pm today. Parks will also be closed. Strong winds, combined with saturated grounds can create conditions for downed limbs, trees and power outages. Please stay aware and stay safe. REPORT POWER OUTAGES TO...