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Sumter may see new Dollar General in Dalzell
The Sumter City-County Planning Commission approved a request Wednesday, June 26, that could bring a 21st Dollar General to Sumter County at 3555 Camden Hwy. in Dalzell. The new store, if it comes to fruition, would be 12,480 square feet and … more
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Summerton Mayor Bagnal resigns after recently winning seat
The mayor of Clarendon County's Town of Summerton has resigned; he was elected to the seat in April of this year. Donald "Mac" Bagnal resigned on Wednesday, June 26, and provided a letter to council and the public outlining a professional reason … more
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Penny tax will be on ballots in Sumter in November
In a 5-2 vote at the Tuesday, June 25, Sumter County Council meeting, the Penny for Progress initiative was approved to appear on ballots this November, to the displeasure of residents in attendance and Councilman Carlton Washington, who said the … more
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Old Sumter home demolished to eliminate blight with part of block grant funding
In a neighborhood lined with well-maintained homes, one stuck out. Instead of a house ready for a family to move into, there stood the decrepit shell of a structure that may have once been loved but now resembles a haunted house, not maintained and … more
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Transportation improvement projects underway throughout Sumter
More than $239.2 million is set to go toward transportation improvements throughout Sumter. During the June 18 council meeting, senior planner Kyle Kelly told Sumter City Council and the public that the funding comes out of a few different … more
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New S.C. Department of Public Health announces July 1 launch
COLUMBIA - On July 1, the new South Carolina Department of Public Health will officially begin serving the people of South Carolina. Formed by Act 60, DPH will be the health component of the S.C. Department of Health and … more
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Sumter City Council votes to approve $1.2M for wastewater treatment plant upgrades
During the Tuesday, June 18, Sumter City Council meeting, council unanimously approved a resolution essential to improvements to the Pocotaligo Wastewater Treatment Plant Bio Solids Drying Plant. This resolution is for $1,200,000 for the … more
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Council members approve City of Sumter's more than $87M 2024-25 budget with no millage increase
In preparation for the 2024-25 fiscal year about to start on July 1, the City of Sumter has passed a balanced budget that includes no millage increase. More specifically, the city has a balanced budget containing $87,247,468 in total revenues and … more
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Duke Energy presents Sumter City Council with $17K for emergency preparedness this hurricane season
On Tuesday, June 18, Quinnetta Buterbaugh, community relations representative for Duke Energy, presented Sumter City Council with $17,000 for hurricane emergency preparedness. This money is a part of a $500,000 micro grant from Duke Energy's … more
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Veterans resources are expanding in Sumter
Late last year, Sumter's Community Based Outpatient Clinic, or CBOC, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Columbia VA Health Care System, opened its doors after a significant expansion, ushering in more opportunity for … more
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Penny tax and block grant funding were on Sumter city, county agendas in the past month
This is the time of year when Sumter County and City of Sumter agendas are dense with the word "budget." With the start of the fiscal year on July 1, Sumter leaders have been hard at work finalizing 2024-25 fiscal year budgets. Additionally, … more
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Sumter County Council passes final reading of over $62 million balanced budget
Sumter County's budget ordinance has passed three readings with Sumter County Council in preparation for the start of the 2024-25 fiscal year on July 1. During the Tuesday, June 11, meeting, council was presented with a balanced budget of … more
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City of Sumter receives more block grant funding than expected
The city of Sumter has received an additional $18,000 in community development block grant money than officials had budgeted for earlier this year. During the Tuesday, June 4, Sumter City Council meeting, City Manager Deron McCormick told the … more
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Veterans Affairs Office budget request approved, Solicitor's Office budget request denied by Sumter County Council
The third and final reading of Sumter County's 2024-25 budget is coming up on June 11. The budget must pass three readings by council to become official in time for the start of the fiscal year on July 1, and the second reading of the budget was … more
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Sumter officials define list for what penny tax could pay for if voters approve it in November election
Improvements to multiple parks, both the city of Sumter's downtown and that of the town of Mayesville, road improvements and more are on the list for what the penny tax, if approved, might cover. The 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission was … more
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Old Alderman Drug Co. area in Sumter revamp plans include retail, restaurant, beauty businesses
Downtown Sumter might be getting a new Mexican restaurant, boutique, salon and short-term housing connected to the Hyatt. During the Thursday, May 23, historic preservation design review board meeting, the board approved two requests, both made … more
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Committee wants input on Sumter area transportation needs
The public has a chance to provide input to Sumter area transportation officials on revisions to the 2024-25 Unified Planning Work Program and on revisions to the 2024-33 Sumter Area Transportation Improvement Program. The Unified Planning Work … more
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$3.5 million in general obligation bonds to cover requests from Sumter sheriff's office, other departments
Sumter County's budget ordinance passed first reading on Tuesday, May 14, and with that, council also approved first reading of an ordinance to authorize $3.5 million in general obligation bonds to cover requests from departments including the … more
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Members of Sumter County Council push for exact compliance with rules of order
Sumter County council members spent a significant amount of the April 23 council meeting discussing Robert's Rules of Order, pointing out past moments of potential non-compliance, adding that not following the rules of order can be disadvantageous … more
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S.C. legislative session ends with approval to open carry, denial of hate crime bill
Thursday, May 9, marked the end of the 2024 regular session of the South Carolina General Assembly. Items that did not pass include a hate crimes bill, a proposal permitting medical marijuana use, liquor stores being open on Sundays and expansion … more
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