A coffee bean company might be moving in near Riley Park and Morris College. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) approved a request to rezone 0.73 acres at … more

Last week, Sumter Mayor David Merchant honored the legacy of two community leaders during the regular Sumter City Council meeting, recognizing the commitment of Hattie S. Scarborough and Thomas "Bubba" J. Lowery to the city and thanking their … more

After a discussion on grants during the Feb. 13 town of Mayesville council meeting, council moved to table making any decisions involving potential grants. The decision to table came after questions from the public asking what the town's … more