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SUMTER, SC (January 17, 2017) – The City of Sumter’s Utility Billing Department, to include the, utility office, located on the first floor of the Sumter Opera House, as well as the drive thru bill payment and drop-off areas and the online bill pay service, will be closed on Monday, January 23 for...
Sumter, SCâDecember 2, 2015âSumterâs annual Fantasy of Lights, now in its 28 th year, continues to work its holiday magic on visitors, who number approximately 100,000 every December. On December 1, the display was met with wonderment and appreciation by a tour group from northern Virginia...
All parks in the City of Sumter are officially closed and will remain closed until the Flash Flood Watch and hazardous weather outlook for the area has passed. According to the National Weather Service forecast, rainfall is expected to increase during the weekend as tropical moisture from hurricane...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information & Contacts Call 803-436-2500 or 803-436-2558 Web Address: www.sumtersc.gov The City of Sumter officials have announced a delayed opening for administrative offices. City administrative staff should arrive at 10:00 am Tuesday morning January 11, 2011. The...
The City of Sumter will host a public meeting to discuss the initial findings of a city-wide affordable housing analysis on Thursday, February 7 at 6 pm at the Swan Lake Visitors’ Center, 822 W. Liberty Street. “The housing market in Sumter is complex, and in a city with diverse housing needs...
Download Ordinance No. 2681 as a PDF by clicking here.
Holiday cheer arrives in Sumter, Wednesday, December 1, with the opening of the annual Swan Lake Iris Gardens Fantasy of Lights. The Opening Ceremony will be held at 6 PM beside the Visitors Center and will feature Lakewood High School AFROTC, Kingsbury Elementary Chorus, Dreamworks Dance Academy...
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...
June 1 is the start of hurricane season in South Carolina. Remember to create or update your emergency kits. Write down your emergency numbers and keep them in your kit. Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies and pet supplies ready before a storm hits...
We understand that there are some drinking water customers that have been experiencing discoloration. We do take these reports seriously and our staff does take several precautions as a result, including draining of fire hydrants until the water is cleared. Our certified, licensed water operators...