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Daily editionSunday, September 20th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of September.

Community

  1. Sumter Habitat for Humanity dedicated its first completed accessibility ramp through the Richardson Ramp Program for the Hassler family on Saturday, Sept. 19 (boosting accessibility for residents).

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  2. The Carolina Heat Dance Collective is set to host a cornhole tournament Saturday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 205 S. Mill St in Manning; teams pay $75 per team via Cash App and 50% of proceeds will support local children's arts programs.

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Culture

  1. Families are invited to celebrate Pirate Day with the Backcountry Privateers at Carolina Backcountry Homestead on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event offers treasure hunts, blacksmithing demos, and colonial navigation lessons (dressing in pirate or colonial attire is encouraged).

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  2. In Mayesville on July 10, 2026, community members celebrated Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s 151st birthday at her birthplace and memorial park — featuring keynote remarks from Rev. Traves Reames and a musical tribute by Caroline Mack Hill, followed by a communal dinner and cake.

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Education

  1. Liberty STEAM Charter School Elementary Academy held its annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Sumter Mall campus on Friday.

    Students sang the national anthem and were encouraged by military officials.

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Sports

  1. On Friday, Sept. 19, Rankin's return brought excitement as Laurence Manning beat Wilson Hall in a close game held at Laurence Manning.

    The winning team showed strong effort + determination throughout the contest.

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  2. The Crestwood football team won 36-8 over Aynor last Friday in their region play opener.

    The team traveled a long way and played a physical game to slow down the run-first Blue Jackets.

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  3. The East Clarendon football team won its second road game with a 41-0 victory over Hannah-Pamplico on Friday before their bye week (building momentum for their next matchup).

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  4. On Friday night, Sumter High's football team traveled to Dutch Fork to face the No. 1 SCHSL 5A squad, but the game was dropped after the first quarter when a storm delay halted play.

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