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Sumter City Council OKs 1st reading of Patriot Park expansion
Sumter City Council members heard updates on a major water and sewer project, considered a proposed assisted living facility and discussed community concerns at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before approving the first reading of plans to expand … more
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Sumter County Council passes data center ordinance meant to address public concerns
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, Sumter County Council passed the third reading of data center ordinance that requests standards be placed around the development of data centers in Sumter County. Council also passed second … more
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Republican Smith keeps House of Representatives District 67 seat, wins over Davey 
Sumter native and Speaker of the House Rep. Murrell Smith won reelection to the South Carolina House of Representatives District 67 seat. According to unofficial results, incumbent Smith … more
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Incumbent Gibson wins reelection to Sumter City Council District 1 seat
Incumbent Anthony Gibson won the Sumter City Council District 1 seat by absolute majority, receiving 593 votes, or 60.33%, defeating Derek Gamble, who received 381 votes, or 38.76%. Gibson spoke … more
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Clarendon approves 20% industrial project tax to economic development infrastructure fund
Clarendon County Council approved third and final reading of an amendment to the Clarendon County Industrial Park Master Agreement at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 12. The ordinance requires certain qualifying economic development projects … more
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Mayesville adopts Hazard Mitigation Plan, moves forward with grant applications
Short and sweet but still significant. That's one way to describe Town of Mayesville's Oct. 13 meeting, which lasted 13 minutes. Council unanimously approved two resolutions to authorize submission of two grant applications to help development … more
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Judge strikes Mayesville nonprofit's pleadings, holds group, attorney in contempt
A judge has thrown out Town of Mayesville Community Development Corporation's response in its legal battle with the town and its Mayor Chris Brown after it ignored a court order. This comes after the town filed its fourth lawsuit in nearly three … more
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Sumter County Council passes animal nuisance ordinance despite public outcry to delay vote
Sumter County Council passed third and final reading of its animal nuisance ordinance at its regular Tuesday, Sept. 22, meeting, despite public outcry to delay the vote. What it means: Council amended an already existing ordinance, placing … more
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Mayesville expands camera system; residents raise safety concerns at meeting
Mayesville's mayor cited the expansion of the town's camera system for what he described as a reduction in crime at the town's August meeting. Mayor Chris Brown said the camera system has expanded throughout the community, with cameras positioned … more
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State continues to withhold over $92K from Mayesville as town officials work to bring audits up to date
Nearly a year after a state investigation found "major negligence" in Town of Mayesville's last completed audit - which was 2020 - the town is making progress to bring finances up to date. The state, however, continues to withhold more than $92,000 … more
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Sumter judge strikes Mayesville CDC's answer in lawsuit
A Sumter judge struck Town of Mayesville Community Development Corporation's answer and counterclaims in the latest lawsuit brought by the town and Mayor Chris Brown, leaving the nonprofit without a filed response to the complaint and potentially … more
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City of Sumter hosts hearing on updating development ordinance
City residents were able to give public input on a proposed ordinance to update existing zoning, land development and subdivision regulations during a City of Sumter hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The meeting was held to receive public input and … more
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Private road, public question: How Sumter County's private road acceptance program works
For Gwynette Taylor, the dirt road leading to her Sumter County home has become part of the price of country living. But it wasn't an expense she expected. It has been a lifelong dream of hers to own a country home. That dream became her reality … more
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Palmetto Tennis Center, City of Sumter recognized for economic impact of venue
A Sumter facility and the city were given an award recognizing the city's strategy of using tennis as an economic driver by creating a distinctive sports destination that attracts visitors, tournaments and spending in the local economy. The 2026 … more
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Palmetto Tennis Center, city recognized for economic impact of venue
A Sumter facility and the city were given an award recognizing the city's strategy of using tennis as an economic driver by creating a distinctive sports destination that attracts visitors, … more
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Gamble announces campaign for Sumter City Council Ward 1 seat
The field is set for Sumter's upcoming municipal election after the filing period for candidates officially closed. Candidate information was released by Sumter County Voter Registration Office on … more
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Town says Mayesville Community Development Corporation failed to comply with judge's order
Town of Mayesville is asking a circuit court judge to hold Town of Mayesville Community Development Corporation and its attorney in contempt, alleging they failed to comply with a court order from June. In a motion filed July 2, the town and … more
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Filing for 5 Sumter school board seats begins on Monday
Every two years, impactful Sumter County elections not associated with the two major political parties in Democrats and Republicans take place. These local elections are for Sumter School District's Board of Trustees, which are nonpartisan seats, … more
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American Revolution exhibit, park improvements and animal welfare concerns highlight Sumter City Council meeting
Sumter will host The American Revolution Experience later this summer after the city secured a last-minute opportunity to bring the traveling exhibit to the community, city officials announced during Tuesday's Sumter City Council … more
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Mayesville council reviews trail projects aimed at tourism and recreation
Mayesville Town Council members heard about two trail-related initiatives during its July 14 meeting, including a proposed educational partnership for local and regional trail projects. Council stopped short of approving either initiative, … more
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