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Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.

Sports

  1. On Wednesday, 25 teams gathered at Patriot Park for the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational cross country meet.

    Local host schools competed with community spirit + athletic effort.

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  2. Photos from the Wilson Hall/Thomas Sumter Invitational — a showcase of local high school talent — revealed teams from Sumter High, Crestwood, Lakewood, Laurence Manning, East Clarendon, Manning, Westside Christian and Clarendon Hall competing.

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  3. Wilson Hall and Laurence Manning girls tennis teams faced off at Palmetto Tennis Center on Thursday, Sept. 24, with photos capturing the intensity of the match (by Dana Delavan).

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