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SUMTER, S.C. (Nov. 3, 2020) – Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Sumter for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2019...
SUMTER, S.C. (Oct. 30, 2020) – Mayor Joe McElveen has declared Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, as “Extra Mile Day” in the City of Sumter to recognize organizations that are making significant contributions to the community. The contributions of Pilgrim’s Pride, Sumter School District and Prisma Health Tuomey...
The new Veterans Park is a space for Sumter to honor and remember all branches of the U.S. Military and to highlight Sumter’s motto “Uncommon Patriotism” as we showcase Sumter as a military-friendly community. The design allows for a mix of gathering space and areas for quiet reflection. The park...
SUMTER, S.C. (Oct. 6, 2020) – Sumter City/County offices housed at the Liberty Center, located at 12 W. Liberty St., are temporarily relocating due to interior renovations. The following City/County departments will temporarily relocate to Magnolia Place, located at 20 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, SC...
SUMTER, S.C. (Sept. 14, 2020) – The City of Sumter is organizing a litter pick up day for Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. until noon on Wall Street in Sumter. The event will include support from Palmetto Pride and the local Boy Scouts of America chapter. “I really want residents as well as businesses...
SUMTER, S.C. (Aug. 21, 2020) – Sumter was named a top 20 city in the nation for the second consecutive year in the 2020 All-America City Award (AAC). In recognition for its civic engagement practices that are inspirational, inclusive and promising, Sumter was named as one of eight silver award...
SUMTER, S.C. (Aug. 14, 2020) – The Sumter community is encouraged to participate in the 71 st All-America City Awards, for which Sumter is a finalist. The events will be held virtually from Aug. 17-19, 2020. Those interested in viewing Sumter’s presentation may tune-in via the All-America City’s...
Main Street South Carolina recognized Sumter’s eSTEAM Festival with the Excellence on Main Street Award. This award recognizes the top project from among the winners in the five categories of the annual Main Street Inspiration Awards. The eSTEAM Sumter Festival in downtown Sumter celebrated a...
SUMTER, S.C. (July 15, 2020) – The Sumter Fire Department has been designated as a Fire Safe SC Community by Fire Safe South Carolina for its active engagement in community risk reduction. The community designation recognizes local fire departments that have worked to complete goals to reduce fire...
SUMTER, S.C. (July 10, 2020) – The City of Sumter, in partnership with Sumter School District, is facilitating a virtual STEAM Career Camp from July 15 – August 1 at four Sumter area elementary schools. The project is a result of the City of Sumter receiving federal program funds. “This is an...