Daily editionSaturday, October 31st, 2026
Good morning, Sumter.
The 5AM Sumter Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
Community
GraceFest2026 is today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Cathedral Ministries (60 Oswego Hwy.), offering family activities, vendors, and community resources.
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Culture
The South Carolina Waterfowl Association will host the Waterfowl Heritage Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7 at its Wildlife Education Center in Pinewood, featuring exhibits, demonstrations, and family activities (formerly Duck Fest).
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Sports
Addie Knowlton was named Hines Furniture Athlete of the Week after leading East Clarendon to a home playoff sweep of Orangeburg-Wilkinson in the SCHSL 2A postseason last week; the Lady Wolverines then lost to Philip Simmons in the second round, and most of the roster will return next fall.
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Sumter High ran at the Region IV-5A meet in Blythewood on Wednesday, and Crestwood, Lakewood, Manning and East Clarendon each competed in their region meets this week; coaches and athletes now await official results and postseason qualifiers.
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