Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce hosted a sold-out Porches of Sumter today, with 700 attendees enjoying food and fun during the annual fall celebration — the event featured a giant pumpkin display and cozy porches for locals to gather.
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Culture
The Extraordinary Woman conference will take place at Triumph Ministries from Oct. 23 to 25.
Hosted by Stephanie Mathis, the three-day event will focus on faith, empowerment and helping women discover their purpose.
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Education
Central Carolina Technical College earned the Bronze Standard Award from the state’s Department of Veterans Affairs and Military Academic Recognition Program on Sept. 21 — recognizing its commitment to veteran support.
Faculty, staff, students, and program participants celebrated at The Gallery Upstairs on the Main Campus.
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On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Sumter School District Teacher Forum hosted 15 school board candidates at Crestwood High School Fine Arts Center as teachers handled questions on recruitment and support for Superintendent Gerald Gary — four incumbents sought re-election while one candidate, Tiffany Thompson, did not attend.
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