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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SUMTER, SC (October 5, 2016) - In accordance with the Governor’s executive orders, the City of Sumter will be closing all non-essential offices today, Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at 3 pm and remain closed through Friday, October 7.
Due to expected high winds and heavy rain, and...Read more
SUMTER, SC (October 3, 2016) – The City of Sumter’s Abandoned and Dilapidated Housing Demolition Program has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Planning Project of the year from the South Carolina Chapter of the American Planning Association (SCAPA).
This award was given for the...Read more
SUMTER, SC (September 13, 2016) â Palmetto Tennis Center is hosting a Rally for the Cure! Mayorâs Rally for the Cure on Saturday, September 24, 2016 will begin at 9 AM.
Rally for the Cure is a grass roots program that works to educate women about...Read more
SUMTER, S.C. (September 8, 2016) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Office of Flood Mitigation will be hosting an Open House for property owners within the Wateree Watershed to review new flood mapping on Monday, September 19 at the Kershaw County Government Center from 4-7 PM...Read more
Sumter, SC was named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnerships with the U.S. Forest Service and the National...Read more
The 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.