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Daily editionFriday, August 28th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of August.

Health

  1. The SC Department of Public Health confirmed West Nile virus outbreaks in both the Midlands and Lowcountry with four cases in the Midlands and two in the Lowcountry, and it urged residents to take precautions against mosquito bites—such as using repellent and reducing standing water around their homes.

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