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Concerns about 111-unit development raised at Sumter County Council meeting
The first agenda item for Sumter County Council's first council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, was a controversial one, garnering disapproval from former County Councilman Gene Baten alongside other residents of District 7. The … more
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Sumter County Council holds 1st meeting of new year with new councilwoman
Sumter County Council held its first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and with the new year came new leadership elections with the same results. County Council Chairman Jim McCain and County Councilman and Vice Chair Jimmy Byrd were … more
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Stash the Trash plans countywide event geared toward students in March
2025 marks a big year for Sumter County's litter initiative "Stash the Trash." As the county takes its usual trash pickups and prepares its educational presentations, this year will also boast the largest event Sumter County's Public Works has ever … more
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City of Sumter announces 2025 community cleanup dates
The city's trash-cleaning mascot, Liberty the Litter Pup, is encouraging everyone to be involved this year in beautifying where they live, work and play."Liberty is on a mission to remind everyone to 'PAWS before you TOSS!' Streets aren't garbage … more
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Sumter City Council approves first reading of new $5 million water tower project
A new elevated water tank, or water tower, passed its first reading at Sumter City Council's first meeting of 2025 on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The tank will cost $5,112,117 and will be paid for by a state grant from the Rural Infrastructure Authority. … more
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Sumter County Councilman Washington, Sheriff Anthony Dennis sworn in at their home church
District 1 Chairman Carlton Washington and Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis were both sworn in at a special swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Rembert. The two elected officials opted to do a … more
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Sumter County Council members are sworn in
On Nov. 5, Sumter residents made their voices heard at the polls, and as of Thursday, Jan. 2, those elected have been officially sworn into office at Sumter County Courthouse, including the Sumter County Council newcomer and successor of District 7 … more
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City of Sumter launches new garbage trucks in new year with new rules
At a Sumter City Council meeting on Aug. 20, 2024, council approved the purchase of two side-loading garbage trucks, and for the past couple months, the city has soft launched these new trucks. As a new year begins, however, the trucks will become … more
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Mayesville takes first steps toward renovating old Town Hall
On Jan. 24, 2024, Mayesville Mayor Chris Brown pitched an idea at a Mayesville work session meeting that was not going exactly to plan. Zero council members showed up to the meeting to serve, although two members came in briefly, then left. Brown, … more
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2024 year in review: Highlights from this year's Sumter government
2024 has seen the beginning of new progress within Sumter's community with approvals for retailers, opportunities and spaces within the county of Sumter. As this monumental year comes to a close, though, it is time to look back on all that the … more
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Penny projects will be added to Transportation Improvement Program
Sumter is already preparing for the Capital Sales Tax Referendum, also known as the Penny for Progress, to take effect in May 2025. At a scheduled Sumter Area Transportation Study (SUATS) meeting on Dec. 18, a revision was approved that would see … more
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2024 year in review: Sumter sees change this year, from renewed penny tax to new national honor
This year, Sumter saw changes to its councils because of the 2024 election, suffered damage during Hurricane Helene and donated supplies and time to those who were hit harder by the storm. Below are some of the most notable 2024 events. General … more
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Sumter Planning Commission approves various housing requests
Sumter Planning Commission approved further apartments and residential lots as well as a brand-new subdivision at a housing-heavy commission meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18.Forty-five single-family residential lots were approved to be at 2760 Carter Road … more
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Sumter City Council approves $3M Shot Pouch Trailhead project
Sumter City Council had a packed agenda at its final council meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 17, as long-term city employees and the winners of the mayor's annual Christmas card competition were … more
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Sumter City Council recognizes long-term city employees
BY DEIRDRE CURRIN deirdre@theitem.com Sumter City Council recognized city employees who have been employed under the city for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years at a council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17. With a wide range of employees from Sumter … more
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2 young artists win annual Sumter Mayor's Christmas Card Competition
This December marked the 10th-annual Mayor's Christmas Card Competition, which included students from elementary and middle schools within Sumter School District. Two winners were chosen, and this year, … more
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Sumter commission gets updates on multitude of transportation projects in area
Sumter held its Sumter Area Transportation Study policy committee meeting Wednesday, Dec. 18, where updates on Sumter's active transportation projects and initiatives were presented, including an update on … more
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Financial condition of City of Sumter strong according to audit
Before the end of the year, Sumter City Council held a special meeting to hear from an external group, The Brittingham Group L.L.P., for a report on the finances of the fiscal year, which ended in June … more
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Energy, tax cuts and education to lead 2025 General Assembly session
Energy creation, tax reduction and education will likely be major topics in the upcoming legislative session, according to local lawmakers who attended the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce's Legislative Breakfast on Friday. All seven members of … more
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Sumter County Council passes solar setback ordinance; Baten retires
After two Sumter County Council meetings where concerns were raised by council members regarding a new solar setback ordinance, the new ordinance unanimously passed third reading at a council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The ordinance passed … more
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