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Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.

Culture

  1. Sumter Little Theatre will put its own spin on Suzan Zeder's 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' starting Oct. 16.

    A young cast will deliver a fresh take on the classic play for local audiences.

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  2. Ben Fuller performed for a sold-out crowd on Saturday, Oct. 10 at Alice Drive Baptist Church as part of his ongoing Black Sheep Tour with special guest Band Reeves.

    The ItemRead more

Education

  1. Candidates Ellen Weaver and Sylvia Wright debated public school progress and funding while outlining their plans for education today.

    Weaver highlighted improvements with 52.3% of schools earning good or excellent reading ratings and an 87.5% graduation rate, while Wright called for more resources to support all students.

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Sports

  1. The Wilson Hall swim team earned third place at the SCISA state championships on Saturday (Oct. 10) at the North Charleston Aquatics Center and set six school records during the meet.

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  2. The Scott’s Branch football team hosted Denmark-Olar on Friday (score 27-6) as it extended its unbeaten Region VI-1A record with a strong defensive performance.

    The Sumter ItemRead more

  3. The Thomas Sumter football team scored a blowout win over Camden Military on Friday with a final score of 62 to 12, marking a delayed homecoming celebration.

    The victory helped the team bounce back from a recent tough stretch.

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  4. Clarendon Hall head coach Shane Wallace said his Saints delivered a strong game Friday night when Pritcher’s performance led the team to a decisive win against Carolina Academy.

    The win energized local fans + built momentum for the season.

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  5. Manning football team jumped out to an early lead + held off Lake City Friday night for a 34-28 road win.

    The win boosts the team's region standing and highlights a strong local rivalry.

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  6. Laurence Manning beat Porter-Gaud 10-7 in a region matchup on Friday night as both teams scored one touchdown—special teams helped secure the win while strong defenses kept the score low.

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