Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Community
The 23rd Annual Fall Field Day runs today at Modern Turf in Dalzell with workshops & demos, while downtown Sumter hosts Porches of Sumter with evening food tastings on Friday.
The First Responders BBQ Cookoff, Oktoberfest and Outdoor Expo continue this weekend offering activities for all ages.
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Sports
Wilson Hall girls golf team won their first state championship on Tuesday at Orangeburg Country Club after outlasting Hammond by 2 strokes.
This historic win marks a milestone for the program.
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