Centrally located in the middle of the state, Sumter is only a 90-minute drive to sunny beaches and a three-hour drive to Blue Ridge Mountains. It is home to Shaw Air Force Base, a big supporter of the local economy, and enjoys a thriving downtown core due to recent revitalization efforts. Tourism is big business in Sumter, and more than 800,000 visitors come here annually.

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