Daily editionThursday, September 24th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Community
The South Carolina Green Industry Association will host its 23rd-Annual Fall Field Day on Thursday, Oct. 8 at Modern Turf in Dalzell.
The event offers educational courses, equipment demos, a catered lunch, and credits for pesticide and arborist training.
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The Sumter County Genealogical Society is hosting Constitution Day Celebration at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28 at Swan Lake Presbyterian Church on Haynsworth St where Larry Gamble will present on U.S. Constitutional history.
Visitors are welcome and admission is free.
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Business
Local financial advisor Reid Schwartz explains that as businesses grow, switching from a SEP or SIMPLE IRA to a 401k plan offers higher contribution limits and added flexibility by allowing both employee and employer contributions, with lower administrative burdens thanks to technological advances + tax credits.
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Culture
Faith Strong marks five years of its annual Pink in the City event on Oct. 3.
The free celebration brings live music + community gatherings to downtown Sumter.
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Health
McLeod Health welcomed Dr. Deanne Wirth to its Palmetto Adult Medicine team in Sumter.
The family doctor focused on women’s health is now accepting new patients at 1295 Wilson Hall Road, where same- or next-day appointments are available.
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Sports
Morris College revived its Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 19 by honoring 23 inductees after a 40-year break—renewing its storied sports tradition on campus.
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Photos from a regional volleyball match show Lakewood hosting Crestwood on Wednesday, Sept. 23, with key plays + energy highlighted in the contest.
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