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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UPDATED: (October, 8, 2015) City of Sumter and Oswego water systems boil water advisory has been lifted. UPDATED: (October 5, 2015, 4:15 PM) Boil water advisory still in effect. Boil water until further...Read more
Thank you #SumterSC for reporting problems with discolored water. If you are experiencing discolored water, we would advise you to boil your water before use. We are starting to experience issues with water line breaks and we will not be able to fully assess the situation until the water starts...Read more
SUMTER, SC (Oct. 4, 2015) – A curfew is being put in place overnight from 7 p.m. today until 7 a.m. Monday and until further notice for the protection of residents.
Emergency and government officials are asking all residents to remain in a safe, dry location until further notice. Many...Read more
Sumter, S.C. - (October 4, 2015 12:00 PM) -- The City of Sumter is NOT shutting off the water system. Our system is currently working properly. If you are experiencing any problems, please call our Public Services office to report the issue so our crews can get to the problem before it...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.