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Yearly City of Sumter alcohol ordinance passes
City of Sumter is gearing up for the many events of the year, and tha t involved the annual vote on a resolution authorizing the sale and consumption of beer and wine at events. Every year, Sumter City Council must vote for or against the … more
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City of Sumter OKs 1st reading of draft budget for more than $350k in federal funds
Since summer of last year, the City of Sumter has been preparing to receive federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs for short. At Sumter City Council's … more
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Renovations to Memorial Park bathrooms, portable stage approved by Sumter City Council
A renovation of Memorial Park's bathrooms was approved by Sumter City Council at its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The park located at 407 W. Hampton Ave. will see $102,538 go toward its bathroom renovation. The project will be … more
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Sumter's chair of Republican Party says he will file for S.C. House District 50 seat
As filing opens for the vacant S.C. House District 50 seat, a new candidate has announced his intention to file for the position - Sumter resident and Republican Bill Oden. "Since I'm the … more
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1st reading for proposed demo of hotel passes at Sumter City Council
The demolition of a North Washington Street hotel awaits approval from the Sumter Historic Preservation Design Review board after passing first reading at Sumter City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Sumter City Council members, with the exception of … more
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Sumter County receives clean audit report
The annual audit report from Sumter County's 2023-24 fiscal year was presented at Sumter County Council's most recent meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, and according to Grant Davis of Mauldin and Jenkins CPAs and Advisors, Sumter County came up with a … more
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No city jobs lost amid swap to side-loading garbage trucks
With new changes in the city come new concerns. One of the City of Sumter's most recent changes was a swap to side-loading garbage trucks, which was changed for multiple reasons, including that they require fewer employees to man them. However, … more
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Preliminary phase of 111-unit Sumter development on pause for now
At one of Sumter County Council's previous meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 14, a potential 111-unit development at 425 Myrtle Beach Highway was deferred by council after residents voiced concerns about an increase in crime and speeding. For now, the … more
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City of Sumter will hold 2nd curbside junk removal for 1 week only
It seems like everyone has that one piece of junk that needs to be taken to a recycling center or landfill, but there's never a way to transport that useless dryer or old, unwanted couch for the household with no truck or trailer. Reasons like … more
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Those with historical knowledge of their neighborhoods needed at upcoming Sumter meeting
If you live in or around the City of Sumter's West End, Mason Croft and Hampton Park neighborhoods, you may have noticed surveyors walking the neighborhood from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10. Though it may sound crazy to some to hear the words "1985" and … more
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Rembert may get gym with $200k donation from company based in Texas
During Sumter County Council meetings, rural communities and their needs are often brought up. One of these needs is for a public gym in Sumter County's District 1, which is Rembert. Rembert is about 25 miles from the nearest gym in the City of … more
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Concerns about 111-unit development raised at Sumter County Council meeting
The first agenda item for Sumter County Council's first council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, was a controversial one, garnering disapproval from former County Councilman Gene Baten alongside other residents of District 7. The … more
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Sumter County Council holds 1st meeting of new year with new councilwoman
Sumter County Council held its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and with the new year came new leadership elections with the same results. County Council Chairman Jim McCain and County Councilman and Vice Chair Jimmy Byrd were … more
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Stash the Trash plans countywide event geared toward students in March
2025 marks a big year for Sumter County's litter initiative "Stash the Trash." As the county takes its usual trash pickups and prepares its educational presentations, this year will also boast the largest event Sumter County's Public Works has ever … more
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City of Sumter announces 2025 community cleanup dates
The city's trash-cleaning mascot, Liberty the Litter Pup, is encouraging everyone to be involved this year in beautifying where they live, work and play."Liberty is on a mission to remind everyone to 'PAWS before you TOSS!' Streets aren't garbage … more
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Sumter City Council approves first reading of new $5 million water tower project
A new elevated water tank, or water tower, passed its first reading at Sumter City Council's first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The tank will cost $5,112,117 and will be paid for by a state grant from the Rural Infrastructure Authority. … more
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Sumter County Councilman Washington, Sheriff Anthony Dennis sworn in at their home church
District 1 Chairman Carlton Washington and Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis were both sworn in at a special swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Rembert. The two elected officials opted to do a … more
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Sumter County Council members are sworn in
On Nov. 5, Sumter residents made their voices heard at the polls, and as of Thursday, Jan. 2, those elected have been officially sworn into office at Sumter County Courthouse, including the Sumter County Council newcomer and successor of District 7 … more
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City of Sumter launches new garbage trucks in new year with new rules
At a Sumter City Council meeting on Aug. 20, 2024, council approved the purchase of two side-loading garbage trucks, and for the past couple months, the city has soft launched these new trucks. As a new year begins, however, the trucks will become … more
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Mayesville takes first steps toward renovating old Town Hall
On Jan. 24, 2024, Mayesville Mayor Chris Brown pitched an idea at a Mayesville work session meeting that was not going exactly to plan. Zero council members showed up to the meeting to serve, although two members came in briefly, then left. Brown, … more
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