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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The City of Sumter is proud to host the City’s annual Citizens Night. Tuesday, January 26 th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm… Mayor Joseph T. McElveen, Jr. and City Council invite you to come to the Sumter Opera House. Come downtown and express comments, ideas...Read more
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The City of Sumter and the Palmetto Tennis Center are proud to announce the USTA South Carolina Coaches selection. Tom Ruth , Youth Tennis Professional for the Palmetto Tennis Center has was selected to participate in one of three regional training camps...Read more
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The Universityof South Carolina Sumterfirst opened its doors in August 1966 as ClemsonUniversityat Sumterlater transformed to the Universityof South Carolina Sumterin September of 1973. The Universityof South Carolina Sumtercelebrates the beginning of its...Read more
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The PTA has been advocating for the health, safety, education, protection, and general welfare of children and youth for over 100 years. The PTA represents parents, educators, community leaders and anyone concerned with the welfare of children and youth....Read more
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On May 5, 2011, the Sumter community will gather to hear motivational speaker Ruth Graham, daughter of the Reverend Billy Graham and founder of Ruth Graham and Friends. Third daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. Graham, she “seeks to minister God’s grace and...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.