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City Council recently approved the state’s annual allocation of just over $1.3 of C-Funds (more commonly known as gas tax revenue) to resurface the following roads in city limits over the course of the next year: City Streets: Foxworth Street G Street K Street Joe Lewis Park (including Armstrong...
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 those...
Friday, October 4, 2024, 10:30 AM Due to Hurricane Helene, the City of Sumter Sanitation Services residential yard debris routes are running behind. Friday, September 27, 2024, 8:30 AM The City's Sanitation trucks are now operating on their normal schedule. Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:30 AM Out of...
Only Community in South Carolina to be Honored SUMTER, SC (September 20, 2024) – The National Park Service (NPS) has named the City of Sumter and Sumter County “American World War II Heritage City.” The American World War II Heritage City Program (AWWIIHC) honors the contributions of communities and...
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds can be viewed in this PDF.
Veterans Day is coming up, and Sumter will once again be hosting our annual parade and celebration on Monday, November 11. If you would like to participate in the parade or vendor, thank you. Please see the applications below: Event Welcome Letter Parade Application Vendor Application Parade Route
This post contains general information regarding the 2024 Capital Projects (commonly called "Penny" or "Penny for Progress") Sales Tax proposed projects that will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. The revenues generated by the tax may be used to fund or defray costs of "capital improvements," which...
ATLANTA, Ga. (August 16, 2024) – Southeast Tourism Society (STS) has named the annual Sumter Iris Festival one of the Signature Events of the Southeast for 2024. The award, selected by travel industry experts, selects top events throughout the entire Southeast region of the U.S. These celebrations...
Thursday, August 8 | 4:15PM All City offices and services will be back to our regular schedule Friday, August 9, 2024. Wednesday, August 7 | 11:00AM Out of an abundance of caution with the impending weather, offices of the City of Sumter will be closed on Thursday, August 8th, 2024. City of Sumter...
The City of Sumter will be holding an Informational Open House to present the key concepts of the Unified Development Ordinance Update including the schedule and how to be involved. An opportunity to meet and ask questions of City Staff and the City’s Consultants. Wednesday, July 24th from 5:45 -7...