Good morning, Sumter.

Porches of Sumter returns Friday, Oct.

9 at Patriot Hall, 135 Haynsworth St, from 6 to 9 p.m. Homeowners and local businesses will share Southern bites and hospitality during this annual event celebrating history and community in our historic district.

Sumter is hosting a busy season of free and family-friendly events, including today’s eSTEAM In Motion 5K, Fourth Fridays Concert Series on Sept.

25, Pirate Day at Sumter Museum on Sept. 26, and more festivals, cookoffs, and community fairs through Oct. 25 downtown.

Sumter High coach Drew Marlowe has partnered with four churches to feed the football team five days a week; Grace Baptist, First Baptist, Christ Community and Alice Drive Baptist provide meals while booster club volunteers support the effort + local leaders say it unites the community.

Pizza Lane in Sumter got a fresh start after Tony Barwick bought it in 2025 and spent over $100K on updates—new floors, signage, kitchen gear, and TVs.

The restaurant now operates seven days a week with a revived menu that keeps its nostalgic charm.

Fall Feast is planned for Thursday, Oct.

22 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at USC Sumter's Nettles Auditorium lobby, offering food from over 30 local businesses and beverages provided by Pepsi and local spirits — the event supports Sumter Green's beautification efforts and requires valid IDs for adults.

A Sumter lottery player won $500K by scratching a $10 Gold Vault Extra Play! ticket while filling up at Refuel on Manning Rd today; officials noted the win beat odds of over 1 in 1,176,000 and said one top prize remains in the game.

Wilson Hall and Sumter High hosted a Ryder Cup-style golf series as coaches Jeff Schaffer and Ryan Dutcher organized the friendly contest + the Lady Barons claimed the trophy in a competitive match.

Andrew Pritcher led Clarendon Hall to a comeback win over Beaufort Academy with 279 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Friday's home game.

His performance earned him the Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week while the team improved to a 2-2 record.