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.
Links to Official City of Sumter Social Media Pages:
Sumter, SCâDecember 2, 2015â Sumterâs annual Fantasy of Lights, now in its 28 th year, continues to work its holiday magic on visitors, who number approximately 100,000 every December. On December 1, the display was met with wonderment and...Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced that her request for a 30 day extension of the registration period for Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Individual Assistance was granted.
South Carolinians affected by October's heavy rains and historic...Read more
Sumter, SC â December 2, 2015 â The City of Sumter marks its 29 th year as a âTree City USAâ with a special planting during the annual Arbor Day observance on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2 p.m. The event takes place at...Read more
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The disaster recovery center formerly at the Sumter County Civic Center will reopen at the following location at 8 am. Tuesday, Nov. 24:
Central Carolina Technical College building located at 853 Broad St. in Sumter
The center will be open six days a...Read more
City-County Planning Department will host a meeting updating citizens on the next steps for the Hampton Park Historic District Traffic Calming Study.
Citizens are invited to attend a public open house on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ City Centre (25 N. Main Street,...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.