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eVAC expects to be running in Sumter by end of 2025
Given future growth in the electric vehicle industry and German manufacturer VAC's leading technology with producing high-end magnets for motors, the company's North American headquarters in Sumter is on the fast track. At eVAC Magnetics' … more
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City of Sumter approves sale, consumption of beer, wine at 2024 events despite pushback
Sumter City Council has authorized the sale and consumption of beer and wine for several events taking place in city limits this year. The city itself is not selling the alcohol, but it has approved … more
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Sumter United Ministries might get more money from federal grant to repair houses than originally planned
Sumter City Council has approved the budget for how to spend money coming from the federal government through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More specifically, these Community … more
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Santee-Lynches comes to Mayesville for grant, needs assessment through survey
The people of Mayesville in Sumter County have been given a survey that will help bring to light areas of the community that could use some help. Santee-Lynches Regional Council of Governments, which serves the counties and cities of Clarendon, … more
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Beckwood Estates development might be built in Sumter city limits
More than 260 single-family homes might be coming to the City of Sumter on Beckwood Road not very far from Sumter Airport. Sumter City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved a request on Feb. 28 that allows the developer, Wilder Land … more
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The Sumter EDGE to promote penny tax in preparation for election
Sumter officials are continuing to prepare for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the … more
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Sumter County leaders move forward with changing business license ordinance
Sumter County's business license ordinance is close to possibly changing in order to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 27, Sumter County Council meeting, council … more
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City of Sumter honors Hattie Scarborough, Thomas Lowery
Last week, Sumter Mayor David Merchant honored the legacy of two community leaders during the regular Sumter City Council meeting, recognizing the commitment of Hattie S. Scarborough and Thomas "Bubba" J. Lowery to the city and thanking their … more
Mayesville grants are tabled for now while town forms committee to study how best to use them
After a discussion on grants during the Feb. 13 town of Mayesville council meeting, council moved to table making any decisions involving potential grants. The decision to table came after questions from the public asking what the town's … more
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City of Sumter preps for incoming grants to help low- to moderate-income areas
Federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is coming to the City of Sumter in the form of Community Development Block Grants, or CDBGs, and the city has a budget for how they might spend it, but it is not yet official … more
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South Carolina House budget writers propose starting teacher pay to increase to $47,000
In the face of record teacher shortages in the state, the House Ways and Means Committee has proposed increasing statewide minimum teacher pay to $47,000 next school year. The proposal came from the Education Budget Subcommittee of the House Ways … more
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County officials want to lessen reentry barriers for those with convictions wanting to own businesses
Sumter County's business license ordinance may soon change to lessen barriers to reentry for those with criminal histories who want to own businesses. During the Tuesday, Feb. 13, county council meeting, council unanimously decided to start the … more
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If new Sumter penny tax is approved, projects list may look different than in 2022
If the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, gets a majority approval from voters this coming November, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales tax imposed that will fund capital projects. Sumter County … more
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'Never-ending battle to keep these full': City of Sumter seeks to fill vacant commission, board, committee seats
The City of Sumter has vacancies on various boards and commissions. "It's always a never-ending battle to keep these full," Mayor David Merchant said during the Jan. 16 city council meeting. The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee has two … more
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Basics of getting a business license in City of Sumter or Sumter County
Business owners in the City of Sumter and in Sumter County are going to start receiving their renewals this month and they are due back by April 30, according to the city's website. The city and the county share the same online page, which is … more
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Traffic study for new Clarendon school shows work is needed
After residents raised concerns about the new Walker Gamble Elementary School, Freedom of Information Act requests reveal a traffic and environmental study was completed with road work needed for safety. In November 2023 at a pre-bid meeting, … more
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Summerton to hold special election after mayor's death
The Town of Summerton has named a mayor pro tempore and will hold a special election to fill the seat after the death of Tony Junious. Town council member Darion Canty will serve as mayor pro tempore until the special election is held. A … more
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Sumter Capital Penny Sales Tax referendum will be on November ballot again
Sumter officials have started preparing for the Capital Penny Sales Tax, also called the Penny for Progress initiative, to be on the ballot in November. If it gets a majority approval from voters, there will be an added charge of 1% of the sales … more
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Sumter County Government gets overall clean, unmodified audit report for 2023
Sumter County was determined to be in good financial standing during last week's audit report. The report, done by the Mauldin and Jenkins firm of Columbia, covered the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. According to the audit, the county's net … more
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Some say City of Sumter business license ordinance is unfair
Sumter thrift shop owner James Jackson spent a day and a half in jail 19 years ago for selling copyright CDs. "And that's all it took for me to learn," he said. Despite the brevity of his jail time, Jackson used the word "haunt" to describe … more
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