News & Media
The City of Sumter works to ensure residents receive as much information as possible about all things relating to the City in a timely manner. In the News Room, you will find official press releases from the City, awards to the City, important services and project information from the Mayor, public service announcements, official city photos, links to social media accounts and more.
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2019 marks the 6 th anniversary of the City of Sumter Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest.
Students in Elementary and Middle School across the Sumter School District submit their artwork for consideration.
One student per grade is awarded a prize for their submission and two are...Read more
SUMTER, SC (December 16, 2019) – The Sumter Area Transportation Study Policy Committee (SUATS) has selected five upcoming transportation improvement projects, four of which are among the most dangerous intersections in Sumter.
The selected projects include:
Broad Street at Loring...Read moreHouston, TX (Dec. 11, 2019) – Sumter, SC, has been selected as a top retirement destination by Where to Retire, the only magazine in America geared toward helping people with retirement relocation decisions. Sumter is profiled in a feature titled “8 Tax-Friendly Towns” in the January/February...Read more
The City of Sumter will host an Arbor Day Celebration at Croswell Park on Friday, December 6 th at 11AM. In honor of the City of Sumter’s Tree City USA certification, the City will be planting a White Oak Tree.
The public is invited to attend.Read moreThe Communications Department at the City of Sumter is charged with providing news and information to council, administration, departments, dignitaries and elected officials, community and local, regional and national media outlets. The Communications Department fields all questions from the media and provides opportunities for interviews with leadership and experts on specific topics, as well as provides media support for many events, activities, and services throughout the community.
Additionally, the communications department tells the story of the City of Sumter through written stories, photos and videos on the more than 30 departments across the city, provides support to Team Sumter and oversees the City of Sumter's social media pages, the city website and the city's employee portal.
Use of any City of Sumter logos or seal is reserved for official City of Sumter business only.