City of Sumter, South Carolina
Leigh Newman has extensive experience in various roles focused on development, public relations, and marketing. At the City of Sumter since November 2010, Leigh has served as Downtown Development Coordinator and Growth and Development Specialist. Prior positions include Public Relations Coordinator at Trinity United Methodist Church, Pastoral Secretary at Grace Baptist Church, and Membership and Database Manager at the SC Association of Nonprofit Organizations. Additional experience includes roles as Marketing and Public Relations Assistant at Erin Hardwick and Associates and Graphic Artist at The Joe Henry Company. Leigh began a career at the University of South Carolina Sumter as a Student Life Program Assistant and holds a BA in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, obtained in 1992.
City of Sumter, South Carolina
Sumter Welcomes you... Home to Shaw Air Force Base, a thriving industrial base, the world-famous Swan Lake Iris Gardens, and the historic Sumter Opera House. Sumter is full of arts, culture, heritage, nature, recreation, and more! The City of Sumter (pop. 42,000) is in the heart of the community with a total City and County population of 108,000. Sumter is centrally located in the middle of South Carolina with the beautiful beaches in one direction and the Blue Ridge Mountains in the other. We have a hometown feel with all the conveniences of a large city. Visit our website at www.sumtersc.gov.