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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On May 5, 2011, the Sumter community will gather to hear motivational speaker Ruth Graham, daughter of the Reverend Billy Graham and founder of Ruth Graham and Friends. Third daughter of the Reverend and Mrs. Graham, she “seeks to minister God’s grace and restoration to those...
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 Community and have...
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 County Courthouse. Sumter...
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 to inspire respect...
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 Free Hot Dogs to the first 200 between...
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...
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 remember and support those family...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 techniques. On average...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 become more active...
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. Patterson has served as Chief...