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

Members of the public had the opportunity to learn about different alternatives to changing U.S. 378 and give input on them, and there is still opportunity for Sumterites to share their thoughts. The project, formerly called the U.S. 378 Corridor … more

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