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Sumter planning $4M expansion at Shaw Welcome Center
The Welcome Center at Shaw-Sumter Farm is a $3.4 million structure built with local and state tax dollars. Last year, the center was brought to the forefront of the public’s attention following … more
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Committee shares results of Sumter County Council's proposed private road scoring system for repairs
For months, Sumter County Council has been discussing a "score system" for private roads to determine which roads are a top priority for possible repair. At its most recent public works committee meeting, sample score results for Letcher Avenue, … more
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City of Sumter's budget deficit continues to decrease
The City of Sumter's latest council meeting saw the city's budget deficit decrease by $128,384 since its last meeting, and the deficit has continued to steadily decrease. The Tuesday, May 6, meeting also saw design services approved to begin on … more
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Sumter County Council OKs $7M in capital requests in county budget workshop
Sumter County Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2026 on Tuesday, April 22, where council approved more than $7 million in capital requests. This is the first approval in the budget process for the county's budget which must be finalized … more
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SUATS shares Sumter-area transportation project updates
Sumter Area Transportation Study held its bimonthly meeting on Friday, April 25, where updates were made to its multiple transportation plans. SUATS is the Metropolitan Planning Organization responsible for transportation planning in Sumter … more
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Sumter County staff working on point scale for private roads needing repair; test run is next
Sumter County staff has been working on a "grading scale" for private dirt roads in need of repair. With all of county council agreeing the roads' accessibility to emergency services is top priority, a road that falls under that category could … more
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New Sumter subdivision, patio homes, art studio approved
At the latest Sumter City-County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, April 23, a recently deferred request for preliminary approval of 21 new patio homes in the Canopy of Oaks subdivision was approved. At planning commission's March … more
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Sumter city councilman wants dialogue on educational challenges, area's future
A Sumter City Council member is concerned about the current direction of Sumter School District, a future bond referendum for new schools and said Team Sumter needs to include the district's board of trustees. Given that the quality of a public … more
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Duke Energy gives City of Sumter grant to buy more trees for greenway
On Tuesday, April 15, Duke Energy helped the City of Sumter and Sumter Green work toward the city's commitment to a greener future by presenting a Duke Energy Foundation grant for $3,500. Mayor Pro Tem James B. Blassingame attended the presentation … more
City's draft budget deficit decreases as work continues
The City of Sumter had a small agenda at the regularly scheduled city council meeting on Tuesday, April 15, where city finance department staff revealed its budget deficit has gone down by $78,012. At its previous meeting, the preliminary draft … more
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3 local government headlines to know from the past month
Scott wins House District 50 Democratic Primary Following a 10-vote difference on Tuesday, April 1, candidate Keishan Scott appeared to be the winner of the S.C. House District 50 Democratic Primary. Following a recount of votes because the votes … more
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Sumter County in early stage of making 2025-26 budget
Sumter County is in the early stages of creating its 2025-26 budget, and this past Tuesday, April 8, the first workshop was held where an overview of the budget was given. Currently, the budget is showing a projected revenue of $63,839,827 and … more
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Zell and Pedalino introduce bills that would prohibit grade floors across S.C.
In response to Sumter school board's actions, Sumter County delegation members have introduced companion bills in both chambers of the General Assembly to prohibit grade floors in South Carolina public school districts. Recently, state Sen. Jeff … more
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City of Sumter sees 1st draft of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
It is once again budget season, and City of Sumter is in the midst of prepping for June when city council will hold readings on a final budget. At its most recent city council meeting, city staff presented the first preliminary draft budget. The … more
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Instant Runoff Voting could help smaller towns avoid costly runoff elections
Runoff voting costs Sumter about $15,000 to $20,000 per runoff election, according to Voter Registration and Elections Director Pat Jefferson, but a bill introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives on Jan. 14 could help. Even with … more
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Sumter County works on making private roads more accessible
An article in the March 29-April 1 weekend edition about Sumter County Council updates on paving roads should have specified the roads were county instead of private roads. The article should have read: The Sumter County Public Works Committee, … more
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Scott wins Democratic primary for S.C. House District 50 election, will face Republican Oden on June 3
Keishan Scott won the S.C. House of Representatives District 50 Democratic primary by 10 votes, according to unofficial results Tuesday night, April 1. Scott secured 1,435, or 50.17%, of votes, while … more
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Development of 96-unit apartment complex approved following discussion of tree protection
Sumter Planning Commission had a lot to vote on at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, March 23, including three requests which correlated to new housing in Sumter. The preservation of significant and historical trees became a key topic in … more
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Stash the Trash event entertains and more importantly educates
Sumter's children delighted in a litter prevention event that was both fun and educational at Sumter County Public Works' Stash the Trash bash. Littering has been an ongoing problem in Sumter County, and while enforcement is part of how Sumter's … more
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Phase 2 of Sumter Veterans Park project will include statue honoring Tuskegee Airmen
At Sumter City Council's latest meeting on Tuesday, March 18, phase two of Sumter's Veterans Park project was approved, totaling $152,165 for the park at 3875 Broad St. in Sumter. The park first opened in 2020 and features a monument of a … more
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