Sumter Elite is a travel basketball team made up of girls from across Sumter, but Coach Cedric Rembert says it's more than just basketball: "I care about them beyond the sport of basketball. It's like trying to teach them a life lesson." Sumter Today is presented by the University of South Carolina Sumter and Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. | The Sumter Item

3K views · 25 reactions | Sumter Today is presented by University of South Carolina Sumter From launching experiments to exploring the world around us — Mad About Science camp goers dove into STEM like never before this week! Learning physics, engineering, biology, and chemistry through hands-on fun and interactive discovery. And ofcourse, SLIME! Sumter School District | The Sumter Item | Facebook

Sumter Today is presented by University of South Carolina Sumter, Visit Sumter, SC, and McLeod Health On Tuesday, May 28, at the Sumter Historic Cemetery, a dedication ceremony was held for the new on-site memorial honoring veterans, both local and worldwide. "At the end of the day, a tombstone may be the only proof that you ever existed, this is a reminder that these people existed" said Robert Pemberton, president of the Sumter Cemetery Association. City of Sumter, South Carolina | The Sumter

5.2K views · 185 reactions | From our family to yours... "O Holy Night" sung by Amanda Wiley, victim advocate, and Sr. Detective Tod Sims. Holiday greetings -- the voice of Assistant Chief Jeffery Jackson. | Sumter Police Department | Facebook

5.8K views · 72 reactions | What a great Veterans Day event in Downtown Sumter today. Over 120 organizations participated in the parade, ceremony and meet & greet event. Thank you to all! #lovesumter #sumtersc #VeteransDay #thankaveteran | City of Sumter, South Carolina | Facebook

#ICYMI On Wednesday, November 5, Mayor David Merchant spoke to the students of the Sumter Economic Development Emerging Leaders Class of 2026. This incredible program is designed for high school juniors to prepare them for future leadership roles through monthly interactive modules. Each session gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of our community, helping them build critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Mayor Merchant’s discussion encouraged students

Morris College, founded in 1908 in Sumter, South Carolina, is a private historically Black college established by the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina. It has a proud legacy of empowering African American students through faith-based education, leadership development, and community service. | Black ExcelList