AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Sumter South Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/sumter-sc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/sumter-sc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:54:12 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Congressman Jim Clyburn will be joined by state officials from the South Carolina Office of https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-congressman-jim-clyburn-state-officials-to-provide-update-on-states-efforts-to-expand-broadband-access-31539052-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-congressman-jim-clyburn-state-officials-to-provide-update-on-states-efforts-to-expand-broadband-access-31539052-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 One year ago today, Rick Scott released his 12-point plan, which included a proposal to put Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block every https://www.americantowns.com/news/one-year-later-haley-and-scott-continue-gop-crusade-against-medicare-and-social-security-31539592-spartanburg-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/one-year-later-haley-and-scott-continue-gop-crusade-against-medicare-and-social-security-31539592-spartanburg-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, SC –  Serving in his capacity since 2017, Trav Robertson, Jr. has decided not to seek another term as Chair of the South Carolina https://www.americantowns.com/news/scdp-chair-trav-robertson-jr-will-not-seek-a-fourth-term-31539595-sumter-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scdp-chair-trav-robertson-jr-will-not-seek-a-fourth-term-31539595-sumter-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 This Thursday, February 23rd, starting at 8:30 AM, Rep. Ralph Norman will facilitate a special forum at Winthrop University on the current https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-norman-to-moderate-forum-on-small-business-challenges-this-thursday-31539683-rock-hill-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-norman-to-moderate-forum-on-small-business-challenges-this-thursday-31539683-rock-hill-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-lt-gov-pamela-s-evette-and-first-lady-peggy-mcmasters-weekly-schedule-february-21-2023-31540369-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-lt-gov-pamela-s-evette-and-first-lady-peggy-mcmasters-weekly-schedule-february-21-2023-31540369-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. – IKO, a leading, global manufacturer of roofing products, today announced plans to establish its first South Carolina https://www.americantowns.com/news/iko-establishing-south-carolina-operations-in-chester-county-31540370-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/iko-establishing-south-carolina-operations-in-chester-county-31540370-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Erchonia Corp. (Erchonia), a global, laser technology manufacturer, today announced plans to relocate its corporate https://www.americantowns.com/news/erchonia-corp-relocating-corporate-headquarters-to-greenville-county-31540372-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/erchonia-corp-relocating-corporate-headquarters-to-greenville-county-31540372-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, SC – After passing a near-total abortion ban just last week, South Carolina Republicans are continuing in their relentless pursuit https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-questions-for-2024-hopefuls-after-south-carolina-republicans-propose-making-abortion-a-death-penaltyeligible-offense-31541548-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/three-questions-for-2024-hopefuls-after-south-carolina-republicans-propose-making-abortion-a-death-penaltyeligible-offense-31541548-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) introduced the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-provide-tax-relief-for-auto-dealers-31542063-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/scott-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-provide-tax-relief-for-auto-dealers-31542063-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in cosponsoring a bipartisan https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-scott-celebrates-national-ffa-organization-week-31542064-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-scott-celebrates-national-ffa-organization-week-31542064-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on President Biden visiting Ukraine. “I am https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-on-biden-visit-to-ukraine-31542069-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-on-biden-visit-to-ukraine-31542069-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on House Judiciary https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-applauds-house-judiciary-republicans-holding-field-hearing-at-southern-border-31542071-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-applauds-house-judiciary-republicans-holding-field-hearing-at-southern-border-31542071-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Budget Committee Ranking Member Chuck https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-grassley-and-jordan-press-for-details-on-radical-efforts-to-pack-supreme-court-undermine-judicial-independence-31542072-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/graham-grassley-and-jordan-press-for-details-on-radical-efforts-to-pack-supreme-court-undermine-judicial-independence-31542072-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette's schedule for Thursday, March 2, includes the https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-and-lt-gov-pamela-s-evettes-schedule-thursday-march-2-2023-31543184-columbia-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-henry-mcmaster-and-lt-gov-pamela-s-evettes-schedule-thursday-march-2-2023-31543184-columbia-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 As Mike Pence heads to North Charleston today to meet with law enforcement officials, a look at his record shows that Pence has repeatedly opposed https://www.americantowns.com/news/mike-pence-repeatedly-opposed-critical-funding-for-south-carolina-law-enforcement-and-public-safety-31544200-spartanburg-sc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mike-pence-repeatedly-opposed-critical-funding-for-south-carolina-law-enforcement-and-public-safety-31544200-spartanburg-sc.html Government and Politics Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600