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 Council recently approved the state’s annual allocation of just over $1.3 of C-Funds (more commonly known as gas tax revenue) to resurface the following roads in city limits over the course of the next year:
City Streets:...Read more
The City of Sumter is an Entitlement Community. This Entitlement status affords the City the opportunity to receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds on an annual basis. The purpose of the funds is to improve the neighborhoods and make life more livable for residents,...Read more
Due to Hurricane Helene, the City of Sumter Sanitation Services residential yard debris routes are running behind.
Friday, September 27, 2024, 8:30 AMThe City's Sanitation trucks are now operating on their normal...Read more
Only Community in South Carolina to be Honored
SUMTER, SC (September 20, 2024) – The National Park Service (NPS) has named the City of Sumter and Sumter County “American World War II Heritage City.”...Read more
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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.