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City of Sumter preps for incoming grants to help low- to moderate-income areas
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city has a budget for how they might spend it, but it is not yet official … more
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Tiny homes project nearing completion at Sumter United Ministries
The five tiny homes made possible by Sumter United Ministries that will be used as transitional housing near the ministry are nearing completion. "We're getting closer," SUM Executive Director Mark Champagne said during the Tuesday, March 19, … more
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South Carolina House budget writers propose starting teacher pay to increase to $47,000
In the face of record teacher shortages in the state, the House Ways and Means Committee has proposed increasing statewide minimum teacher pay to $47,000 next school year. The proposal came from the Education Budget Subcommittee of the House Ways … more
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Some say City of Sumter business license ordinance is unfair
Sumter thrift shop owner James Jackson spent a day and a half in jail 19 years ago for selling copyright CDs. "And that's all it took for me to learn," he said. Despite the brevity of his jail time, Jackson used the word "haunt" to describe … more
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Traffic study for new Clarendon school shows work is needed
After residents raised concerns about the new Walker Gamble Elementary School, Freedom of Information Act requests reveal a traffic and environmental study was completed with road work needed for safety. In November 2023 at a pre-bid meeting, … more
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Summerton to hold special election after mayor's death
The Town of Summerton has named a mayor pro tempore and will hold a special election to fill the seat after the death of Tony Junious. Town council member Darion Canty will serve as mayor pro tempore until the special election is held. A … more
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Sumter Capital Penny Sales Tax referendum will be on November ballot again
Sumter officials have started preparing for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales … more
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Sumter County Council holds to current law that private roads be privately maintained
Tensions were high at the latest Sumter County Council meeting regarding talk of the conditions of private dirt roads. Councilman Carlton Washington of District 1 introduced a draft of an ordinance that, if it had passed, might be able to hold … more
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Sumter Mayor David Merchant is running for reelection
Current City of Sumter Mayor David Merchant has announced his candidacy for re-election to the seat.  Merchant, a Sumter native and owner of a structural steel manufacturing business in … more
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District 7 Sumter County Councilman Eugene Baten will not seek re-election
Eugene R. Baten, Sumter County’s District 7 Democratic councilman, will not seek re-election after 20 years of serving on Sumter County Council. District 7 encompasses east Sumter before … more
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Approvals could annex land into city limits, improve intersections
Sumter City Council unanimously approved a request that could bring a new gas station and convenience store to a portion of land on Camden Highway. During the April 2 meeting, city council heard a request on first reading to annex about seven … more
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City of Sumter will accept applications April 3-May 3 for its Summer Youth Employment Programs
The City of Sumter will accept applications for the Summer Youth Employment Programs from April 3 through May 3. Students ages 14-15 will work in city government, and students ages 16 through high school will work in the Co-Op … more
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Congressman James E. Clyburn announces reelection campaign for 17th term
Congressman James E. Clyburn filed for re-election and discussed everything he has secured for rural South Carolina during a news conference. On Monday morning, March 18, Clyburn spoke at Allen … more
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Sumter City Council considers request that could bring more affordable housing into area
An apartment complex that would be considered low-income or affordable housing might be built in Sumter city limits. During the Tuesday, March 19, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously (though Councilman Anthony Gibson was absent) … more
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Sumter County leaders move forward with changing business license ordinance
Sumter County's business license ordinance is close to possibly changing in order to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sumter County Council meeting, council … more
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'Never-ending battle to keep these full': City of Sumter seeks to fill vacant commission, board, committee seats
The City of Sumter has vacancies on various boards and commissions. "It's always a never-ending battle to keep these full," Mayor David Merchant said during the Jan. 16 city council meeting. The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee has two … more
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Basics of getting a business license in City of Sumter or Sumter County
Business owners in the City of Sumter and in Sumter County are going to start receiving their renewals this month and they are due back by April 30, according to the city's website. The city and the county share the same online page, which is … more
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If new Sumter penny tax is approved, projects list may look different than in 2022
If the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, gets a majority approval from voters this coming November, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales tax imposed that will fund capital projects. Sumter County … more
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Beckwood Estates development might be built in Sumter city limits
More than 260 single-family homes might be coming to the City of Sumter on Beckwood Road not very far from Sumter Airport. Sumter City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved a request on Feb. 28 that allows the developer, Wilder Land … more
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The Sumter EDGE to promote penny tax in preparation for election
Sumter officials are continuing to prepare for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the … more
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