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Councilmember James Blassingame of the City of Sumter has graduated from the Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. The Municipal...
Councilmember Anthony Gibson from the City of Sumter graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. Established in 1986, the institute is...
The City-County Business License Office and staff will be unavailable on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. All staff will be in statewide training. We do apologize for the inconvenience. The office will reopen at 8:30 am on Thursday, March 7. You may leave a message at 803-774-1601. Thank you for your...
SUMTER, SC (February 16, 2024) – In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to the City of Sumter this week in support of youth mentoring and senior fitness programs at the South Sumter Gym. Currently, the gym, located in the middle of the residential...
SUMTER, SC (January 30, 2024) – The City of Sumter is set to dedicate the newest monument in Veterans Park to four Sumterites and Tuskegee Airmen at 10 AM on February 9, 2024. The Memorial was established to honor the first African American aviators in World War II. Four of these intrepid airmen had...
Until 2015, Emanuel AME Church in Charleston was known mainly for its important role in South Carolina history. But the unspeakable events of June 15 that year changed the lives of nine families forever. Now one of those family members is sharing his story—a story of resilience, forgiveness, and...
Sumter, S.C. (January 25, 2024) - Due to the high volume of participation, we are extending our contract with the removal company to ensure that the junk piles are collected into next week. Please be patient and leave your items by the curb. Residents who couldn't get their piles out by January 21...
The City will temporarily disrupt water service to make a necessary water main repair on Broad Street, between Hastings Drive and just south of Wesmark Boulevard. Date: January 25, 2024 Time: 12:00 AM (Midnight) The attached map illustrates the areas that will be impacted. The City of Sumter...
CSX Transportation has notified the City that they will have a surfacing team starting in Sumter starting January 29, 2024 for a minimum of two weeks. This will require a total closure of the railroad crossings. A total closure meaning no traffic will be allowed across the track until the work is...
January 9, 2024: Due to the threat of severe weather the City of Sumter offices closed at 12:30pm today. Parks will also be closed. Strong winds, combined with saturated grounds can create conditions for downed limbs, trees and power outages. Please stay aware and stay safe. REPORT POWER OUTAGES TO...