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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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sumter Police Department Observes National Police Week 2011
Events planned to honor fallen officers
Each year law enforcement officers around the country pause to honor fellow officers who have given their lives in the line of duty and to...Read more
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Millions of Americans take to our waterways for recreational boating each year for exercise and relaxation. Recreational boating is a highly enjoyable sport, but can become dangerous and risky when boaters and/or passengers fail to practice safe boating...Read more
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Sumter County Active Lifestyles (SCAL) has prepared a survey asking citizens to provide input that will help us plan how we approach bicycling in our community. I believe that City residents are looking for more opportunities to bicycle, walk and generally...Read more
Sumter, South Carolina (June 1, 2011) – The City of Sumter announced today that longtime Chief of Police Patty Patterson will be retiring as head of the Sumter Police Department effective Sept. 1, 2011 and transitioning to the City’s Public Safety and Welfare Director.
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The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring a nationwide crime prevention program on August 2, 2011 entitled “National Night Out.” “National Night Out” provides an opportunity for the City of Sumter to join forces with thousands of other...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.