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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While the deadline for applications for physical damage is today, Businesses and Non-profits who suffered from an Economic Injury as a result of the October flooding have until July 5, 2016 to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
These loans are designed to help meet...Read more
Donât let your beautiful Christmas tree end up buried with the ugly trash. Take your Christmas tree to a âmulchâ better place. Recycle your Christmas tree with the annual âGrinding of the Greensâ sponsored...Read more
SUMTER, SC (DECEMBER 18, 2015) - The City of Sumter has announced that Swan Lake Iris Gardens, in its entirety, will re-open, Saturday, December 19.
Following the October flood, the City has had over half of the gardens closed for repair, including the entire walkway along Liberty...Read more
SUMTER, SC (DECEMBER 15, 2015) - The City of Sumter launched a new webpage to allow owners of vacant residential structures within the City limits to register the property. Beginning January 1, 2016, registration will be mandatory.
In April 2015, the City Council enacted an...Read more
The Home Builders Association of South Carolina and Building Industry Association (BIA) of Central South Carolina recently honored the Sumter City-County Building Inspection Department with the Champion of Housing award.
The Champion of...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.