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Daily editionSaturday, September 12th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.

Education

  1. Chairman Shawn Ragin said on Thursday that the board will address rezoning school attendance lines at its two final meetings before his exit.

    The discussion will focus on realigning school zones in upcoming sessions.

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Sports

  1. On Wednesday, the Wilson Hall team raced to Trinity Collegiate and won both the boys’ and girls’ titles (dominating the field throughout the meet).

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  2. Manning's Lady Monarchs volleyball team extended its winning streak to four with wins over Scott’s Branch on Sept. 11—head coach Sonia Daniels noted the program's steady growth since the sport returned in 2020.

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  3. On Tuesday, Sumter High’s Lady Gamecocks won a four-set match against East Clarendon — a final tuneup before region play next week.

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