News & Media
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.
Links to Official City of Sumter Social Media Pages:
The City of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This entitlement status affords the City the opportunity to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis. The purpose of the funds is to improve the neighborhoods and make life more livable for residents; especially...Read more
The annual Mayor's Christmas Card Competition is on again!
Elementary and Middle School students from schools in the Sumter School District are asked to draw or paint a Christmas scene that they feel reflects what Christmas means to them. The winning entry from each category will be...Read more
Statement on Hurricane Idalia from Mayor David Merchant :
City crews have been working for days in preparation for a possible weather event. We have been working with our partners at SCDOT to clean the area...Read more
Sumter and Duke Energy to Unveil Newest Electric Vehicle Charging Station Downtown
Charge Up and Cool Down(town)
SUMTER, SC (26 JULY 2023) – The City of Sumter, in partnership with Duke Energy, to unveil the community’s newest Park and Plug Electric Vehicle (EV) charging...Read more
The Communications Department at the City of Sumter is charged with providing news and information to council, administration, departments, dignitaries and elected officials, community and local, regional and national media outlets. The Communications Department fields all questions from the media and provides opportunities for interviews with leadership and experts on specific topics, as well as provides media support for many events, activities, and services throughout the community.
Additionally, the communications department tells the story of the City of Sumter through written stories, photos and videos on the more than 30 departments across the city, provides support to Team Sumter and oversees the City of Sumter's social media pages, the city website and the city's employee portal.
Use of any City of Sumter logos or seal is reserved for official City of Sumter business only.