Summer Youth Employment Program applications are being accepted through May 6. The youth employment program has successfully served the Sumter community since 1994, reaching well over 2,000 families in its lifetime. There are two award-winning options: Youth Corps:Kids Ages 14 and 15 are hired to work in various departments of the City of Sumter government offices. Youth Co-Op:Kids Ages 16 and...
How about that Sumter!! I’m not sure I’ve experienced such an event-packed week, as we did last week! The annual Inspire! Festival showcased Lee Brice as one of the largest concert events that any organization has ever taken on in Sumter, and the Shaw Air and Space Expo not only highlighted the sheer power of our military but of its everyday presence in our community. Uncommon Patriotism is our...
The City of Sumter administrative offices will be closed for Presidents Day, this Monday, February 21, 2022. Sanitation services will continue to run on a normal schedule. Join us for our next Community Clean Up Day this Saturday, February 19. Groups and individuals are encouraged to get out, walk around your neighborhoods and pick up litter you see along the streets. We love Sumter and we want...
City Council recognized 47 staff members this month with more than 10 years at the City of Sumter, 14 of those with more than 20 years. Combined together they provide the City of Sumter with 785 years of experience, and we want to thank each of them for their service -- you keep our City going each and every day for our residents, businesses, and visitors. Thank you. 2021 marks the 7 th...
Swan Lake Iris Gardens has been awarded the 2021 Heritage Tree Award. Annually, the Heritage Tree Award, which is sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts, identifies, celebrates, and recognizes remarkable trees in South Carolina. The tree is also part of the Arboretum’s Talking Tree Trail which provides patrons a self-guided education tour of the trees in the gardens. The tree also has signage...
This month Council approved improvements to the Crosswell Park. The plan is to add three (3) full size outdoor basketball courts, with additional work on sidewalks, storm drainage, parking, fencing and landscaping to the city park. The bid was accepted by a local company, 3D Dirt Works of Sumter, and the project will begin in the next few weeks with an expected completion date by Spring of 2022...
City Council unanimously approved an updated resolution (#828) that encourages citizens to be proactive in protecting themselves against COVID-19: individuals should continue to follow the requirements of retail, food service, and other establishments concerning face coverings and social distancing, individuals, businesses, and other establishments should continue to follow requirements...