Daily editionMonday, September 21st, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of September.
Health
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety hosts free car seat checks during Child Passenger Safety Week to keep young passengers safe.
Parents can attend Tuesday at Safe Kids Aiken County from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday at Safe Kids Sumter County from 3 to 5 p.m.
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Sports
Scott’s Branch football team defeated Baptist Hill 55-24 on Sunday, Sept. 20 and now enters a bye week as they continue competition in SCHSL 2A.
The win marked a strong start for the team moving through the season in the local league.
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