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SUMTER, SC (April 28, 2017) â The Sumter Urban Area Transportation Study (SUATS) Metropolitan Planning Organization and the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be hosting a public information meeting on May 25, 2017 to discuss improvements upcoming to the Pinewood Road and...
SUMTER, S.C. (February 27, 2017) â In March 2017, the City of Sumter will begin a two-year process of replacing customers water meters, community-wide. The City has contracted with Siemens, a company with water meter replacement projects all across the United States, to replace all existing water...
Sumter, S.C. (February 21, 2017) — The City of Sumter announced today that it has commenced implementation of an energy savings performance contract to reduce operating costs of City facilities while improving occupant comfort. The City will replace or retrofit 3,136 lighting fixtures within 24 City...
SUMTER, S.C. (January 25, 2017) – Making their only stop in South Carolina, “Resurrection – A Journey Tribute” will be bringing their highly sought after tribute experience to the Sumter Opera House on February 10. Your eyes and ears will fool you as the group faithfully resurrects the Steve Perry...
SUMTER, SC (January 17, 2017) – The City of Sumter’s Utility Billing Department, to include the, utility office, located on the first floor of the Sumter Opera House, as well as the drive thru bill payment and drop-off areas and the online bill pay service, will be closed on Monday, January 23 for...
SUMTER, SC (January 9, 2017) â The City of Sumter is inviting the public to participate in a meeting regarding itâs update of the Historic Districts Design Guidelines on Thursday, January 26 at 6 PM in the City Centre, located adjacent to the Sumter Opera House in Downtown Sumter. The purpose of...
SUMTER, SC (January 6, 2017) - Design work has begun on the Shot Pouch Greenway, a 3.5-mile trail stretching from Dillon Park to Swan Lake. The City of Sumter and Sumter County invite area residents to participate in a three-day public workshop and discussion about the project. The workshops will...
We understand that there are some drinking water customers that have been experiencing discoloration. We do take these reports seriously and our staff does take several precautions as a result, including draining of fire hydrants until the water is cleared. Our certified, licensed water operators...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tuesday, Dec. 6) – A mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will make another three-day stop in Sumter County Dec. 8-10. The center will serve homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage or losses from Hurricane Matthew. The DRC will be located at: Cherryvale...
SUMTER, S.C. – On December 9 at 7:30 pm, Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Berry will make his only tour stop in South Carolina when he takes the stage at the historic Sumter Opera House in Downtown Sumter for his “O Holy Night Tour: Celebrating 20 Years of Christmas”. His electrifying...