Good Morning, Sumter

06/11/2026

Thanks again for our good friends at Central Carolina Technical College for dropping by! Always enjoy their visits!

06/11/2026

Ya'll... Dave's Hot Chicken is The Bomb! Had my very first Dave's this morning! LOVED it! Can't wait to try some of the hotter varieties (make sure you have the Dave's Sauce....AMAZING!) We were glad to have them in studio this morning prior to their Grand Opening Weekend that begins tomorrow in Sumter at their new location at 1135 Broad Street! 500 lucky visitors tomorrow will get a special "Mystery Offer Envelope" that will contain some free giveaways, and 4 of those envelopes will contain a certificate for FREE Dave's Hot Chicken for a Year! I will be broadcasting live there Friday from 2 to 4 PM on Z95 during their Grand Opening and the fun continues on Saturday for Community Day and a huge block party at Dave's Hot Chicken from 2 to 4 PM! Don't sleep on this one!

06/11/2026

Thursday morning and we’ve got Dave’s Hot Chicken coming by to talk about their grand opening weekend beginning tomorrow at their new Sumter location! Plus other guests and surprises 6 to 9 this morning it’s Good Morning Sumter on Z95!

06/10/2026

The wait is officially over! Built Different Brands is proud to announce the fun-filled opening weekend lineup for Sumter’s first-ever Dave’s Hot Chicken, located at 1135 Broad St.

The cult sensation will celebrate its official public Grand Opening on Friday, June 12, followed by a high-energy Community Day on Saturday, June 13.

SUMTER OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE:

Grand Opening & Mystery Giveaway (Friday, June 12): Doors open for full meal service with two high-volume giveaway sessions: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM and 5:00 – 8:00 PM.

Z95.5 Radio will be on-site with a live broadcast Friday from 2 to 4 PM! Cat Country 99.3 on Friday from 4 to 6 PM and Saturday from 2 to 4 PM on JAMZ 92.3 and 93.3!

The restaurant will distribute a total of 500 Mystery Offer Envelopes to dining guests, giving them a chance to win exclusive rewards, including Free Dave’s Hot Chicken for a Year!

Community Day (Saturday, June 13): From 2:00 – 4:00 PM, we honor Sumter’s local heroes and neighborhood organizations, transforming the Broad Street location into a family-friendly community block party featuring a DJ.

The Saturday afternoon Community Day lineup brings local flavor and community-first traditions directly to the restaurant grounds. Attendees can explore interactive on-site displays featuring local fire trucks and police vehicles, honoring Sumter’s dedicated first responders. Regional Girl Scout troops will be on-site assisting with guest hospitality and facility greetings, fulfilling programmatic leadership objectives to earn a dedicated merit badge by the conclusion of the event.
“We have seen incredible momentum as we expand across the Southeast, and Sumter represents an exciting chapter for our group,” said Kal Gullapalli, CEO of Built Different Brands. “Our operational standard is built on a foundation of ‘heart, hustle, and hospitality.’ Combining our giveaways with a dedicated Community Day allows us to give back to Sumter on day one, thanking our neighbors, supporting local scouts, and standing alongside the first responders who keep this community safe.”

The new Broad Street location marks a major milestone in Built Different Brands’ rapidly growing regional presence. Opening day crowds are expected, so be sure to get there early to secure your place in line for the mystery envelopes and experience the brand’s premium tenders, house-made kale slaw, and signature secret Dave’s Sauce.

06/08/2026

What on earth is this?

A humanoid robot wearing a clown wig in China's Xinjiang, roundhouse kicked a small child flush on the stomach.

06/08/2026

This has become a huge problem in the racing world... Interesting read...

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06/08/2026

Not only the drive thru, but also robots making the food inside... What do you think?

The technology, nicknamed “Archy,” is currently being tested at five US locations.

06/05/2026

Apparently there is big money in Christian energy drinks...

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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

I don't like where this AI thing is going. How about you?

A concerning report out of Australia highlights new risks that come with AI toys turning up in young children’s lives.