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

The Marching Knights is the band entity of the music program at Crestwood High School; and 'KNIGHT TRAIN" Drumline and "KNIGHTINGALE" Colorguard fall under this umbrella as well. The Marching Knights have incorporated style that is unique to the Sumter...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Alice Drive Baptist Church, and a National Day of Prayer Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 5, 2011, at 12:00 p.m. on the front lawn at the Sumter...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Optimist International is one of the world’s largest service club organizations with over 100,000 members in 3,400 clubs in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, and throughout the world. One of the Primary Purposes of Optimist International is...Read more

3/16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HOT SUMTER DAYS CAN BE COOL!

Summer is right around the corner! Saturday May14, 2011 is opening day for the City of Sumter Aquatics Center and SPLASH DAY sponsored by Corley Vision Center! That's right! Free Admission to the first 400 and...Read more

3/16

The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The members of the law enforcement agencies of the City of Sumter play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedom of the citizens of. It is important that all citizens know 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.