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Sumter is located in the heart of South Carolina just 45 minutes from the state capital, Columbia.
We are just a two-hour drive from one of the most popular beaches in the world- Myrtle Beach! The "Grand Strand" is only about 100 miles east of Sumter.
The deep-water ports of Charleston are located just 100 miles south, while the booming Greenville area is 145 miles northwest.
The beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Mountains are just 175 miles northwest.
In addition, Atlanta is 257 miles west of Sumter, and Charlotte is 105 miles north.
There are approximately 108,000 people in Sumter County, 45,000 of which are within Sumter's city limits. Just outside the city limits is Shaw Air Force Base, which brings in $600 million worth of business for the Sumter area.
Additionally, there are many nationally known companies located here: Cooper Tools, Caterpillar Inc., Bosch Braking Systems, and BD Vacutainer Systems to name a few.
Arts, recreation, educational opportunities, and activities for the avid sportsman are plentiful! (golf, hunting, and fishing)
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