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Changes to Sumter County business license ordinance lessen barriers to reentry for those with convictions
Late last year, City of Sumter officials tightened the grounds under which a business license could be denied, revoked or suspended as it relates to people with past convictions. This decision sparked conversation at the county level, too, but … more
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East Red Bay Road bridge maintenance set to be completed in 2025, penny tax prep continues
The East Red Bay Road bridge over Turkey Creek has been out of commission for a while. The South Carolina Department of Transportation deemed it unsafe, closed it and issued a detour. Ken Martin of SCDOT said during the Feb. 16 Sumter Urban … more
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Santee-Lynches is partnering with area counties to help qualifying renters with financial assistance
People living in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee or Kershaw counties may be eligible for rental assistance. These county governments are partnering with Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments to help meet the needs of locals in financial … more
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Sumter United Ministries might get more money from federal grant to repair houses than originally planned
Sumter City Council has approved the budget for how to spend money coming from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More specifically, these Community … more
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City of Sumter approves sale, consumption of beer, wine at 2024 events despite pushback
Sumter City Council has authorized the sale and consumption of beer and wine for several events taking place in city limits this year. The city itself is not selling the alcohol, but it has approved … more
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County officials want to lessen reentry barriers for those with convictions wanting to own businesses
Sumter County's business license ordinance may soon change to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 13, county council meeting, council unanimously decided to start the … more
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Santee-Lynches comes to Mayesville for grant, needs assessment through survey
The people of Mayesville in Sumter County have been given a survey that will help bring to light areas of the community that could use some help. Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, which serves the counties and cities of Clarendon, … more
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Clarendon elected officials request hundreds of thousands of dollars for their 2024-25 budgets
It's budget season in Clarendon County, and with that comes elected officials presenting their budget requests to county council members, with one elected official requesting an assistant for a fourth time. For the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 … more
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eVAC expects to be running in Sumter by end of 2025
Given future growth in the electric vehicle industry and German manufacturer VAC's leading technology with producing high-end magnets for motors, the company's North American headquarters in Sumter is on the fast track. At eVAC Magnetics' … more
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East Red Bay Road bridge maintenance scheduled to be completed in 2025
The East Red Bay Road bridge over Turkey Creek has been out of commission for a while now, and locals are frustrated. The South Carolina Department of Transportation deemed it unsafe, closed it and issued a detour. "This bridge is a vital link … more
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Camden Republican announces candidacy for McElveen's S.C. Senate seat
A lifelong Camden resident is running for South Carolina Senate seat 35, which is currently held by three-term South Carolina Democratic Sen. J. Thomas McElveen III. McElveen told The Sumter Item earlier this month that he will not be seeking … more
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Sumter County Government gets overall clean, unmodified audit report for 2023
Sumter County was determined to be in good financial standing during last week's audit report. The report, done by the Mauldin and Jenkins firm of Columbia, covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. According to the audit, the county's net … more
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Sumter penny tax prep moves forward with 6 commission members appointed
In about eight months, Sumterites will be voting not only on local, state and national seats, but also about the penny tax. And Sumter County officials have named six locals to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission. Documents detail what … more
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Vacant South Main Street property in downtown Sumter could become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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Fundraising efforts to begin for statue of former Chief Justice Finney in Sumter
A statue of the first African American chief justice of the S.C. Supreme Court since Reconstruction might be erected on Sumter County's courthouse lawn. Former Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney Jr. practiced law in Sumter and was also the first … more
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Sumter city officials talk budget, annexation and dilapidated home demolitions through grants
The city budget, an annexation and dilapidated homes were topics covered at the Tuesday, April 16, Sumter City Council meeting. City budget There will soon be an opportunity for the public to give input on the 2024-25 city budget. The … more
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Sumter County residents struggle with their street's condition while officials ponder solutions, size of problem
Sumter County officials said there is not enough evidence to support Kangaroo Lane having once been considered a public road. Early reporting from The Sumter Item details how Lesa and Wayne Geddings of Kangaroo Lane in rural Sumter County worry … more
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Here are South Carolina and Sumter names that will be on ballot this year
Here are some of the South Carolina state and local Sumter elections in 2024 with current elected officials and candidates who have filed for those seats below each current elected official (this is the most recent information shown on the state's … more
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Mayesville mayor sues town council members and town clerk
MAYESVILLE - The mayor of this small town is suing four Mayesville officials, escalating a power struggle that has been brewing since he was elected last year. Mayor Chris Brown wants a judge to confirm he has the power to fire the town clerk he … more
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SCDHEC shares plans to protect nearly 2 million affected by PFAS after EPA announces new drinking water standard
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has finalized the first-ever National Drinking Water Standard as part of its commitment to combat PFAS pollution, and South Carolina Department of Environmental Control discussed procedures to do its … more
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