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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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Proposed Sumter County budget does not include millage increase
The start of the 2024-25 fiscal year is coming up on July 1, and locals will soon see first reading of Sumter County's budget. The budget must pass three readings by council to become official, and the first reading will be on May 14, the second … more
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Sumter celebrates Small Business Week
On Monday, the Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Sumter Mayor David Merchant and Sumter County Council Chairman James McCain proclaimed May 6-10, 2024, as Small Business Week in Sumter. According to the city's Facebook page, "National Small … more
Mayesville mayor seeks to terminate town's treasurer
The clerk and treasurer for the town of Mayesville has been given a termination letter regarding only her job as treasurer. "This removal does not affect your position as Town Clerk," read the termination letter from recently elected Mayor Chris … more
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Sumter County leaders consider addressing need for private road work with special tax districts
Sumter County officials continue to seek out ways to address the needs of residents living on private roads that are in poor condition, and the most recent strategy that shows some promise is the creation of special tax districts. County … more
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Proposed city of Sumter budget does not include millage increase
July 1, the day on which the city budget must go into effect, is fast approaching, so City of Sumter officials are deep in preparation and have not proposed any millage increase so far. During the Tuesday, April 30, budget workshop, City Manager … more
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Sumter penny sales tax prep continues with 1st meeting of commission
The six locals appointed to the 2024 Capital Penny Sales Tax Commission have started discussing how the penny might address public safety, transportation and infrastructure throughout Sumter County. They met for the first time as a commission on … more
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South Main Street property in downtown Sumter to become retail, apartments space
Sumter County owns property at 13 S. Main St. that officials hope will be converted into a retail and living space. The property, which is located near Sumter Original Brewery, has been vacant for several years. An ordinance authorizing the … more
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City of Sumter gets $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for litter efforts, celebrates Earth Day with community cleanup
The City of Sumter received a $1,500 donation from Duke Energy for the city's litter prevention program, according to the city's Facebook page. The money will be used to enhance community cleanup projects and promote a trash-free … more
‘I do believe there’s an answer': Sumter leaders continue search for way to improve condition of private residential roads
Discussion on helping Sumter County residents living on private roads in poor condition is still on the table even after council denied a draft of a potential solution in early April. Earlier reporting from The Sumter Item details multiple county … more
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