Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Community
The eSTEAM Sumter Festival will take place this Saturday in downtown Sumter.
The hands-on event will showcase STEM and STEAM career displays from local and regional organizations.
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Culture
On Saturday, Sept. 26, kids dressed as pirates roamed Carolina Backcountry grounds at Sumter Museum to learn about the Golden Age of Piracy and navigation, taking pirate oaths as part of the event.
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Education
District officials shared that a recent magnet school survey shows strong interest among teachers, staff and parents in specialized STEM and health sciences programs — with six curriculum themes to guide future plans in Sumter County.
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Lemira Elementary principal Stephanie Gregg was appointed today to the board of trustees for the SC School Improvement Council after her school improvement council was recognized as a top performer.
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Sports
Wilson Hall swim team hosted their final home meet of the season on Saturday, Sept. 26 at their aquatic center where the varsity + junior varsity teams competed and earned wins.
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