Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Community
Volunteers joined on Sept. 30 at Costas Farms in Sumter to clean up Turkey Creek, which flows into the Pocotaligo River + eventually reaching Winyah Bay.
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Business
Pinnacle Financial Partners hired Ricky Poole as a financial advisor at its Sumter office after merging with Synovus earlier this year.
Poole brings more than 15 years of experience and will help local businesses and clients plan their financial futures.
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Culture
Temple Sinai Jewish History Center (part of Sumter Museum) will host a free concert with Rachel Calloway and Amernet Quartet on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at 11 Church St., following a free reception at 6 p.m. Its Anne Frank exhibition runs Oct. 7-Nov. 27, Wed–Fri from 1-4 p.m.
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Yesterday, the Sumter eSTEAM Festival held its first student art gallery reception showcasing local artwork and career possibilities — drawing community members eager to see emerging talent — in the heart of Sumter.
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Sumter Community Concert Band will host its annual fall concert on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. at Patriot Hall and will perform patriotic music to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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Sports
Nyren Bowman of Scott's Branch overcame heavy loss and adversity to become a leader on the gridiron under Coach Pat Fleming's guidance.
The standout senior now energizes his team on offense and defense as they prepare for upcoming playoff games.
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After a tough five-set loss to Northside Christian last week, Wilson Hall volleyball bounced back by winning the annual Baron Bash event and taking its first matchup with Laurence Manning.
The win boosts the team's confidence & sets a promising tone for the season.
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