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:
NEWS RELEASE #23
For Immediate Release
Contact: Derrec Becker
Phone: 803-737-8515 | Social:...Read more
There are three permitting systems that affect flood recovery efforts:
Business licenses; Building permits; and Contractorsâ licenses.
Depending on the work you need to do, you may need one or more permits.
You can do cleanup or minor repair...Read more
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... Here is a daily update for Sumter, SC.
The boil water advisories have been lifted for the City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert water systems.
Friday is...Read more
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 9, 2015) – The Sumter County Emergency Management offices will be returning to normal operations beginning this afternoon, as the calls from area residents needing immediate response to the recent flooding have significantly decreased.
Area residents will still...Read more
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 9, 2015) â The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Sumter County Civic Center, at 700 W. Liberty St. in Sumter, beginning at 1 p.m. today....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.