Daily editionWednesday, August 19th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Community
Mayesville town council unanimously approved a partnership with Any Length Recovery to offer temporary work opportunities to recovery program participants; the initiative will soon begin to help reintegrate residents into the workforce.
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Culture
On Friday, Aug. 14, Sumter’s Home Chapter DAR + Colonel Matthew Singleton Chapter SAR held their 4th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at Thomas Sumter Memorial Park in Dalzell to honor Brig.
Gen. Thomas Sumter’s 292nd birthday, with speakers sharing his legacy and historic contributions.
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Education
Three valedictorians from Wilson Hall and Thomas Sumter Academy left for college last week to pursue careers in medicine—highlighting strong academic preparation from Sumter’s leading private schools.
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Sports
Wilson Hall's boys cross country team won the Skyhawk Invitational + its girls team finished as runners up on Saturday, Aug. 15 in Columbia, marking a strong season start as teams from Sumter High and Laurence Manning also competed.
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