The result is more opportunities for employment. In decades past, young people left for better jobs elsewhere. Educational opportunities are another important improvement, he says. You can get a degree here now. You used to not be able to do that.
Young folks can come work in our industries and corporations now.
Sumter was the first city in the world to adopt a council-manager form of government, in 1912. He likes to point out that Sumter hasn t raised taxes in 10 years, but still manages to provide the same services. People who retire here are always amazed how cheap their taxes are and how much services they get for that. No doubt the most cosmopolitan area of the county is Shaw Air Force Base, annexed into the city a few years ago. Established in 1941, the base was named for 1st Lt.