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Graham sworn in as South Carolina senator representing District 35
In a ceremony filled with community support and familial pride, Jeffrey Graham was officially sworn in as the newest member of the South Carolina state Senate, representing District 35. The event, held in the Senate Chamber at the South Carolina … more
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City of Sumter recognizes its longtime employees at meeting
Sumter City Council recognized city employees who have worked for the city for 10 or 15 years at its regularly scheduled council meeting Tuesday, Dec. 3. Made special by the recognition of its loyal employees, the meeting was also the first with … more
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Sumter County Council will hold special meeting on solar setback standards
Some Sumter County Council members are still unsure about an update to solar setback standards. At a county council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, second reading for a setback amendment was on the agenda. Setbacks are the required distance that solar … more
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Kennedy officially joins Sumter City Council during swearing-in ceremony
The time came for the newest member of Sumter City Council to officially be sworn in and for some familiar faces to retake their oath. On Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Sumter Opera House, the newest Ward 4 Sumter City Council member, Lynn Kennedy, was sworn … more
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Sen. Zell sworn in during ceremony
Jeff Zell was sworn in Friday morning, Nov. 22, to become a state senator representing District 36, which spans parts of Sumter, Clarendon, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. The first-time state lawmaker, a Republican, won the … more
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Veterans housing development is approved to come to Sumter
Sumter is known as a military community, and the Sumter City-County Planning Commission just approved the first reading for a project that will make life a little easier for our veterans. A12-unit residential apartment to be used solely by veterans … more
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Sumter City Council hears final comments about how to use annual grant money
Sumter City Council heard from residents regarding what they would like to be done with Community Development Block Grant money during a public hearing at a city council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 19. The verdict? Council attendees said they would like … more
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Lynn Kennedy wins Sumter City Council Ward 4 seat
According to unofficial results, Rebecca Lynn Kennedy has secured the Sumter City Council Ward 4 seat by 11 votes after a close runoff election. In total, Kennedy obtained 238 votes or 51.18%, and … more
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Solar regulations may change after Sumter County Council meeting
Sumter County Council had a hefty agenda at its scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, that included the finalization of a controversial zoning issue and an amendment to standards regarding solar setbacks. Solar Energy Systems … more
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Sumter Ward 4 runoff will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19
The runoff election for the Sumter City Council Ward 4 seat will take place Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the precincts listed below from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Folsom Park / Swan Lake at Willow Drive Elementary, 26 Willow Drive - Crosswell / Loring at … more
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3 non-election government headlines from the past month to know
City council approves two projects, $12.5 million to go toward water treatment plant Sumter City Council approved $12.5 million to go toward upgrades to Water Treatment Plant Five at 545 W. Wesmark Blvd. at a city council meeting Tuesday, Nov. … more
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Sumter City Council Ward 4 early voting is underway
Early voting is underway for those voting in the Ward 4 election in Sumter from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 14-15. On the initial voting date of Nov. 5, none of the five … more
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2 Sumter County Council members will keep their seats, Gardner-Greene will succeed Baten
Sumter County Council will have two returning council members and a new member who will take the seat of a longtime councilman who didn't run for reelection. Democrat Carlton Washington won reelection to the District 1 seat for Sumter County … more
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Runoff is Nov. 19 for Sumter City Council Ward 4 race between Gene Weston, Lynn Kennedy
The race to see who will be the next Ward 4 representative on Sumter City Council will go to a runoff, as no candidate secured a majority of votes to win outright on Nov. 5. Gene Weston earned the most votes, securing 24.68%, or 584 votes, … more
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Mayesville residents may be its quarrelsome town council's only hope, experts say
When Shawna Moye moved to Mayesville about four years ago from Charleston, she was looking forward to living a quieter life. One with less road congestion and urban sprawl. And most importantly, one with nicer local folks. So she picked … more
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Sumter City Council approves $12.5 million water plant upgrades
Sumter City Council approved $12.5 million to go toward upgrades to Water Treatment Plant Five at 545 W. Wesmark Blvd. at a city council meeting Tuesday, Nov. 5. The project was initially $1.3 million over budget, leading the city to adjust the … more
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Democrat Graham wins S.C. Senate 35 seat; Zell flips S.C. Senate 36 seat, ousting 12-year Sen. Johnson
According to unofficial tallies, Democrat Jeffrey Graham has secured the position of state senator for District 35 after all precincts were reported Wednesday afternoon. The district covers … more
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Democrat Graham wins S.C. Senate 35 seat to succeed McElveen
According to unofficial tallies, Democrat Jeffrey Graham has secured the position of state senator for District 35 after all precincts were reported Wednesday afternoon. The district covers … more
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Votes still being counted in S.C. Senate 35 race
Two counties in South Carolina have not fully reported their election results as of Wednesday morning, and one of those is delaying the knowledge of who will be the state’s next senator for … more
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Jeff Zell flips S.C. Senate 36 seat, ousting 12-year Sen. Kevin Johnson
Republican Jeff Zell has ousted longtime S.C. Sen. Kevin Johnson for the District 36 seat, which represents parts of Clarendon, Sumter, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. It was a close race. … more
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