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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...
Sumter, SC (April 20, 2021) - City Council unanimously approved a new resolution that recommends that individuals follow the requirements of retail, foodservice and other establishments concerning face coverings and social distancing, and that individuals, businesses and other establishments follow...
Council approved Resolution No. 798, which adopted the Santee-Lynches Regional Hazardous Mitigation Plan for 2020-2025. This plan was crafted in coordination with other counties and helps to reduce the potential for damage in the event a disaster occurs. Council approved the extension of a...
The Mayor has just signed a declaration ending the curfew that was started Wednesday. Our citizens have worked well with law enforcement to ensure the safety of our community and we thank you for that. Sumter, SC (June 5, 2020) – The Emergency Ordinance declaring a daily curfew in the City of Sumter...
Download Ordinance No. 2681 as a PDF by clicking here.
SUMTER, SC (JUNE 3, 2020) – The City of Sumter has declared an emergency curfew from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. beginning today, June 3, until further notice. The curfew is enacted in an effort to ease tensions associated with ongoing protests, which have been peaceful locally, and to better protect...