Sumter EDGE

Sumter EDGE The Sumter Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization.

Join thousands of other Sumter residents who will vote TOMORROW, on November 5th. Investing in the progress of Sumter is...
11/04/2024

Join thousands of other Sumter residents who will vote TOMORROW, on November 5th. Investing in the progress of Sumter is a choice that we can not take lightly. VOTE YES tomorrow for the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax to make it a priority.

Need a refresher on what you're voting for? Visit PennyForProgress.com and click "The Ballot" tab at the top.

To all of the numerous citizens who have been supporters in this journey of educating our community on why Penny For Progress is so important, Sumter EDGE thanks you!

Visit PennyForProgress.com for more details on how the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax will equip Sumter's first resp...
11/03/2024

Visit PennyForProgress.com for more details on how the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax will equip Sumter's first responders with the transportation they need. VOTE YES on November 5th for the Penny Tax! Small Investment, Life Saving Impact.

The 2008 and 2014 Penny For Progress projects helped Sumter's Fire Department receive a Class 1 rating, the highest rati...
11/02/2024

The 2008 and 2014 Penny For Progress projects helped Sumter's Fire Department receive a Class 1 rating, the highest rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This rating impacts our homeowner's insurance rates in a positive way. To keep the ISO rating at a Class 1, Sumter will need to continue to update their equipment.

Think of it this way...Are you still using a cell phone from 10 years ago? Probably not, because you needed updated technology or to replace a broken one. The same is true for our first responders.

Small Investment, Life Saving Impact. VOTE YES for the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax.

Visit PennyForProgress.com for a full list of the 30 projects included in the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax. VOTE Y...
11/01/2024

Visit PennyForProgress.com for a full list of the 30 projects included in the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax. VOTE YES!
To show your SUPPORT AND CARE, please COMMENT OR SHARE!

More progress, more positive economic impact in our community. VOTE YES on November 5th for the Capital Projects (Penny)...
10/31/2024

More progress, more positive economic impact in our community. VOTE YES on November 5th for the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax in Sumter!

The Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax will pave 18.34 miles of county dirt roads, and resurface 7.07 miles of county ro...
10/30/2024

The Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax will pave 18.34 miles of county dirt roads, and resurface 7.07 miles of county roads. State Roads are maintained by SCDOT and have to be addressed at state level (60.9% of our roads). The county can not maintain state roads. Private roads are not eligible for improvement using government funds (20.4% of our roads).

Out of the 351 miles of county roads that Sumter is able to maintain, 167 miles are dirt, 88 miles are rocked, and 96 miles are paved.

That means only 5% of Sumter's paved roads are owned by Sumter.

The good news: The penny tax helps Sumter have eligibility for state and federal matching. State and Federal matching means that Sumter would draw down additional funds from the State Department of Transportation to prioritize and expedite critical state road projects in Sumter County.

Let's get it done faster! More progress, safer roads.

Purchases exempt from the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax include: Groceries(unprepared foods), Gasoline, and certain...
10/29/2024

Purchases exempt from the Capital Projects (Penny) Sales Tax include: Groceries(unprepared foods), Gasoline, and certain Prescription Medications. To view a full list of exemptions go to dor.sc.gov and search for the Sales Tax Manual then scroll down to Chapter 9!
To show your SUPPORT and CARE, please COMMENT or SHARE!

Today is ! We’re eternally grateful for all the first responders who serve their communities across our great state.If ...
10/28/2024

Today is ! We’re eternally grateful for all the first responders who serve their communities across our great state.
If you see a first responder today, please give them extra thanks! 🚒🚓🚑

Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are in full support of the penny! 🗳️🙌To show your support and CARE, comme...
10/28/2024

Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are in full support of the penny! 🗳️🙌To show your support and CARE, comment and SHARE!

10/28/2024

When we voted to approve the Penny Tax in both 2008 and 2014, positive change started happening in Sumter! 📈 To see all of the past penny projects and how they have impacted our community, visit the Past Projects tab at pennyforprogress.com. We will see even more progress if we vote to approve it NOW in 2024 on November 5th! To show your support and CARE, comment and SHARE! 🤩

10/26/2024

On National Day of the Deployed Soldier, we honor the bravery and sacrifices of our service members serving far from home.

The men and women stationed at Shaw not only protect our freedoms but also strengthen our local bonds through unwavering commitment. We are grateful for the positive impact they have on Team Sumter.

Their commitment protects our freedoms, and today we stand united in gratitude and remembrance. Let’s celebrate their courage and resilience, and keep them in our hearts and thoughts.

Please join us in thanking their selflessness and dedication to our community!

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10 E. Liberty Street
Sumter, SC
29154

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