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Daily editionSunday, September 27th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.

Culture

  1. Shonda English is continuing her father’s musical legacy by directing the annual Gospel in the Park and preserving the 1919 family home that holds Sumter history.

    She keeps the community united (honoring past memories in an ever-changing landscape) through song and shared heritage.

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Education

  1. The eSTEAM Sumter Festival will take place next Saturday, Oct. 3 downtown, where local and regional STEM and STEAM professionals will present hands-on activities and interactive exhibits highlighting career opportunities.

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Health

  1. McLeod Health Clarendon honored 63 employees for their dedicated service during a luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 8 (which totaled over 840 years of patient care in the community).

    Janice McNair was celebrated for reaching 50 years on the job.

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Sports

  1. Wilson Hall's football team won 21-17 over Florence Christian in a regional matchup (Friday, Sept. 25).

    Although bruised from a long season, the Barons fought hard to secure the win.

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  2. The Crestwood football team hosted Loris for homecoming last Friday and scored five touchdowns but fell behind in a bumpy second half — a regional matchup that left the Knights facing a tough loss.

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  3. Laurence Manning hosted Augusta Christian for its homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the school field + the game featured energetic plays and enthusiastic fans, capturing the spirit of the event.

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  4. Sumter High hosted Dorman on homecoming Saturday, Sept. 26 but lost 48-35 as costly mistakes hurt their play (photos captured key game moments).

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