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:

        



City of Sumter's Social Media Comment Policy (PDF)


 

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information & Contacts Call 803-436-2500 or 803-436-2558 Web Address: www.sumtersc.gov

The City of Sumter officials have announced a delayed opening for...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jehovah Missionary Baptist Church , has convened today , this 16 th day of January 2011, to celebrate and praise God in a Centennial Consecration service. Jehovah Missionary Baptist church was first organized in 1911 in a house on Manning Avenue under the...Read more

3/16

FO R IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For More Information & Contacts Call City of Sumter: 803-436-2500 Web Address: www.sumtersc.gov

The City of Sumter is postponing the annual Citizens Night scheduled Tuesday, January 25, 2011. The...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SUMTER, SC—Columbia City Ballet will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Sumter Opera House for two performances only on Friday, March 25 th and Saturday, March 26 at 7:30 pm.

Hailed by The State as “delightful…you are in for an...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

When most USC Sumter students think of Swan Lake, the image of swans and Christmas lights, senior portraits and memories of long romantic walks on prom night flood their minds. Many people don't know about the hidden treasures that lie behind the gated lake...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.