Daily editionWednesday, October 7th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of October.
Business
SAFE Federal Credit Union signed a lease for a new branch at 40 N. Main St. (downtown Sumter) that will replace its existing facility, with renovations starting early 2027 and a spring opening planned while the current branch stays open.
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Culture
The Sumter Community Concert Band held its fall concert at Patriot Hall on Oct. 4, performing patriotic music to honor America’s 250th anniversary.
The eSTEAM Festival took place on Oct. 3 with 90 local exhibitors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Education
The 7th-annual eSTEAM Sumter Festival is scheduled for downtown Saturday; organizer Erika Williams said +rain or sun, the event will spark young minds with science activities+ to build a strong local workforce pipeline.
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Sports
The Laurence Manning football team won its third straight game by defeating Cardinal Newman 42-7 on Friday (Oct. 6) in a fast-paced match, showcasing the team’s strong performance this season.
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