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Daily editionSunday, November 1st, 2026

Good morning, Sumter.

The 5AM Sumter Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of November.

Education

  1. Manning Early Childhood Center students spent a fall day at Dorr Farms on Wednesday, Oct. 28, joining teachers Mrs. Jordan, Ms. Hinnant, Mrs. Crisanti, Ms. Ladayshia, Mrs. Joyner, and Mrs. Montgomery for outdoor fall activities.

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Sports

  1. Wilson Hall beat Northside Christian (34-9) Friday night to claim the region championship.

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  2. Lakewood hosted rival Crestwood for high school football on Oct. 30 at Lakewood High, and a photo gallery captures key plays + fan reactions + sideline moments.

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  3. Wilson Hall won its third straight SCISA cross-country state title Saturday at Heathwood Hall, scoring 27 points as all five scorers finished among the leaders and a Baron won the individual crown.

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  4. East Clarendon lost to region champion Dillon on Friday during senior night at home, falling within a touchdown in the fourth, and will begin postseason preparations against Woodland next week.

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