Daily editionTuesday, September 1st, 2026
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The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Sports
Manning High School hosted its local rival Scott’s Branch on Aug. 28 for Friday night football at Manning — the final score was 43 to 32.
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Wilson Hall's football team faded late and lost to Hilton Head Christian on Aug. 31—echoing their state championship matchup three years ago won by Hilton Head Christian.
The contest proved to be a close game that deepened a long-standing local rivalry.
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Sumter native Ja Morant returned to Hibbett Sports on Aug. 29 to release a new line of branded shoes and unveil his JA logo.
He dedicated the event to the childhood court that shaped his journey.
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