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.

June 1 is the start of hurricane season in South Carolina. Remember to create or update your emergency kits. Write down your emergency numbers and keep them in your kit. Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies and pet supplies ready before a storm hits...
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has named the Sumter Visitors Center a partner in Discover South Carolina’s Front Porch Program. The Front Porch Program connects local visitor centers and destination marketing organizations in small towns and big cities all over...
The City of Sumter will be conducting a Public Hearing, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., at City Hall, Fourth Floor Council Chambers, 21 North Main Street, Sumter, SC, to receive comments from citizens on its Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER is a report on...
Congratulations to Ross Connor for being nominated and receiving the Swamp Fox District's Water Treatment Operator of the Year Award! Each year the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) presents awards recognizing members' dedication and service to the water and wastewater industry...
Notice to Public As an Entitlement Community the City of Sumter expects to receive approximately $350,085.00 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for fiscal year 4/1/24-3/31/25. The city is required to complete an Annual Action Plan that identifies the activities it will undertake...
Councilmember James Blassingame of the City of Sumter has graduated from the Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. The Municipal...
Councilmember Anthony Gibson from the City of Sumter graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government . Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. Established in 1986, the institute is...
The City-County Business License Office and staff will be unavailable on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. All staff will be in statewide training. We do apologize for the inconvenience. The office will reopen at 8:30 am on Thursday, March 7. You may leave a message at 803-774-1601. Thank you for your...
SUMTER, SC (February 16, 2024) – In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation presented a $10,000 grant to the City of Sumter this week in support of youth mentoring and senior fitness programs at the South Sumter Gym. Currently, the gym, located in the middle of the residential...
SUMTER, SC (January 30, 2024) – The City of Sumter is set to dedicate the newest monument in Veterans Park to four Sumterites and Tuskegee Airmen at 10 AM on February 9, 2024. The Memorial was established to honor the first African American aviators in World War II. Four of these intrepid airmen had...