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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...
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...
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has named the Sumter Visitors Center a partner in Discover South Carolina’s Front Porch Program. The Front Porch Program connects local visitor centers and destination marketing organizations in small towns and big cities all over...
The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, Fourth Floor Council Chambers, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC, to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is a report on...