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Midlands Fatherhood Coalition reports on its impact to Sumter County Council
At Sumter County Council's latest meeting on Tuesday, March 11, council heard updates from Midlands Fatherhood Coalition about the group's progress in helping local fathers pay child support, be better parents and foster healthier relationships … more
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Sumter cultural center, new homes approved
Sumter's Board of Zoning Appeals had a busy agenda at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 12, with a majority of requests being denied and a potential new cultural center gaining approval. Cultural/community center The … more
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Sumter zoning board votes down liquor store after area residents speak out
An item on Sumter's Board of Zoning Appeals agenda brought the public together in disapproval of a potential liquor store that would have been on a prominent Sumter road. The request was for special exception approval for a Market Place Spirits … more
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Sumter City Council gets property demolition updates; 15 more in planning stages through Clyburn Grant
At its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4, Sumter City Council had a relatively short agenda of items to vote on, including the adoption of two pieces of property into city limits and a maintenance guarantee. For nonvoting issues, council heard … more
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New hotel and parking garage, new technical high school announced at State of Sumter panel
Sumter residents had the opportunity to hear Sumter updates from and submit questions to those who take part in and facilitate Sumter's growth at Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's annual State of Sumter breakfast and panel, where a few … more
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Sumter penny tax projects could begin early
Though the Capital Penny Sales Tax will not begin tax collections until May 1, second reading of an ordinance was approved at Sumter County Council's last meeting regarding the tax. The ordinance approved unanimously by council on Tuesday, Feb. 25, … more
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Sumter planning commission approves affordable apartment complex to be built on site of vacant mental health facility
The return of a controversial name change to a rural lane and the approval of an apartment complex on the former site of a mental health facility were both on the agenda at the Sumter City-County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Feb. … more
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Public comment needed on proposed amendments following recent Sumter transportation meeting
The Sumter Area Transportation Study Policy Committee held its bi-monthly meeting Friday, Feb. 21, and the agenda proposed two amendments that call for public comment - meaning this is the time to make your voice heard in the transportation … more
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Annual State of Sumter will provide updates on everything happening across the county
With so much going on in everyone's lives, it is hard to always know what is going on in Sumter on the government or economic side. Maybe you are new to Sumter or the ins and outs of what is happening in the county, or perhaps you just need to catch … more
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Approved grant budget will help low- to moderate-income areas in Sumter
The budget for a predicted amount of $368,392 in Community Development Block Grants passed its second and final reading at a Sumter City Council meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Councilman Gifford Shaw was not present at the city council meeting.This … more
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New trucks, equipment approved for more than $2 million by Sumter City Council
New equipment was on the agenda at Sumter City Council's latest meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, leading to the approval of seven new vehicles of various uses by council for a total of $2,075,000. The seven approved pieces of equipment include a … more
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Lee native is 3rd candidate to file for S.C. House District 50 race
Another name has emerged in the race for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 50 special election. Keishan Scott is running as a Democrat, making him the third person to file for the … more
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Sumter's progress is looking good, say Sumter officials at Chamber retreat
The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce held its annual retreat in Myrtle Beach this year from Friday, Feb. 7 to Sunday, Feb. 9, and this year came loaded with updates about local government, education and economic development. With updates from … more
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Bonds may be sold by Sumter County to start Penny Tax projects early
At Sumter County Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, first reading was approved for an ordinance that may allow projects paid for by the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax to … more
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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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