Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Community
Sumter Museum hosts Backcountry Fall Fest with a replica homestead for local kids on Halloween while Sumter SPCA offers Petoberfest with free Bark Park; after the holiday, voters can review a guide for local school board and state races.
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Culture
The Greater Sumter Chamber of Commerce welcomed a record 700 attendees to its annual Porches of Sumter event (featuring a giant pumpkin display, cozy porches and plenty of food) that brought local arts and entertainment to the community.
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