On Saturday, Apr. 1, the big gospel tent goes up again. This is the second year that Follow Me Crusade has been host to the Clarendon County Tent Crusade. Follow Me Crusade is a nonprofit …
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Strong winds, heavy rain, and hail came through many parts of Clarendon County during the night of Sunday, Mar. 26 and the early morning hours of Monday, Mar. 27. Many employees found their places …
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A single vehicle crash occured on Mar. 29 at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Oak Road in Summerton, SC. The crash led to the fatality of William David Ryan, a 68-year-old Summerton resident. An autopsy …
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The SC Bass Nation Youth Series hosted the 2023 SC Bass Nation Youth State Championship Tournament & Family Day on Santee Cooper Lakes. The tournament launched from John C. Land Landing located …
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South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a hit and run incident that occurred the morning of Saturday March 25, 2023. The incident happened at 4425 Elliott Road in Pinewood and the victim was …
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Manning City Council met for their scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Mar. 14. Marie Land was presented with a Key to the City of Manning for her volunteering and many contributions to the …
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Althea Gibson was born on Aug. 25, 1927 in Silver, South Carolina, part of Clarendon County. Gibson grew up in a family who worked as sharecroppers on a cotton farm. She was one of five children, …
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The SC Bass Nation Youth Series will host the 2023 SC Bass Nation Youth State Championship Tournament & Family Day on Santee Copper Lakes launching from John C. Land Landing located @ Log Jam …
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On February 02, 2023 there was a drive by shooting at 203 Reardon Street in Manning.  During this shooting one of the victims (Lelanni Marie Durham) was struck by the gunfire and passed away …
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Manning Heart and Soul held a story gathering training event Thursday, Mar. 16. The purpose of the event was to teach volunteers how to gather stories from people in Manning, giving voice to the …
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Over the past six days, Clarendon County Fire Rescue units have responded to 91 incidents. Of these incidents, there have been three structure fires. On Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:29 a.m., CCFR …
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CLARENDON COUNTY DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING The Clarendon County Development Board will meet at the Clarendon County Administrative Building, 411 Sunset Dr. Manning, South Carolina, in the …
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Thursday, March 23, 2023 - 6:30 PMTown Hall10 Main Street, Summerton, SC 29148AGENDAMayor Tony Juniousll. lnvocation Councilmember Lee Ann Berrylll. Notification to MedialV. Pledge of AllegianceV. …
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On March 16, Ronald Ray Broadnax was discharged from McLeod Florence Medical Center in Florence SC.   Broadnax was subsequently arrested after his discharge for pending charges in Clarendon …
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The Clarendon County Pilot Club is having a yard sale at 17 East Rigby Street in Manning. The yard sale will take place on Apr. 1, 2023 and it will begin at 8 a.m. and last until 12 p.m.  All …
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«LUCY is a 2 year old, yellow, female, Lab Mix. Lucy is current on vaccines, spayed, and microchipped. Lucy is heartworm positive, but she has started treatment with moxy/doxy. She loves …
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Every South Carolinian knows our state song, “South Carolina on My Mind.” But, did you know that it only joined our list of state symbols as a second state song in March of 1984? That …
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The Manning High School Monarch Connection Jazz Band traveled to Newberry College to participate in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment.  The band …
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On Monday, Mar 13, Clarendon County Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approval of minutes and agenda from February the floor was opened to public comments.  Council then …
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 5:00 PM Town Hall10 Main Street, Summerton, SC 29148 I. Call to order ... Mayor Tony Junious II. Invocation ... Councilmember Regina Brown III. Notification to …
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The Sumter County Regional HOME Consortium is pleased to announce the availability of $2,367,350 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) funds and is seeking …
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Genre : Drama, Sports, Boxing Release : 3/3/23 Director: Micheal B. Jordan Production: Chartoff- Winkler Cast: Micheal B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood Harris, Phylicia …
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The IRS in partnership with the Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation is offering free tax help at the Harvin Clarendon County Library, located at 215 N. Brooks, Manning. The service is courtesy of the …
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The Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation (LPSF) is committed to helping shape and mold young adults of Clarendon and surrounding counties into sound citizens, people of good character, and high …
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On March 09, 2023, around 12:41pm, the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a break-in in progress at 1411 Spigner Road in the Alcolu area. Clarendon County dispatchers stated …
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Kelley Anne Steinman, owner of Kelley Anne’s in Santee, donated clothing and other items to a family in need last month.  During the last week of January, we reported the tragic house …
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Kim Cantey Davis attended a book reading and signing on March 3rd at the Fleming Felder Head Start Center in Alcolu for her children’s book, The Adventures of David and Papa. Being a Paxville …
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There is an active hostage and suspect barricaded on Spigner Road in Alcolu. The road is blocked. Please avoid this area until the situation is resolved. 
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Want to discover flea market gems or just browse at a plethora of different things? If you do, please visit the Bonanza Flea Market. After being in business for ten years and moving next door to a …
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Born on Feb. 20, 1932 in Easley SC, Betty Eugena Taylor would become a very influential woman in Clarendon County under her married name, Betty Roper. Roper grew up very poor and often told …
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The LMA Middle School team lost their home opener against Hammond 8-1 on Mar. 2. Jackson Timmons scored LMA's only goal with Maverick Shepker on the assist. The defense was led by Hunter Stanfield …
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Richard C. “Rich” Cioffi, 57, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born in Albany, NY, son of the late Joseph M. Cioffi Sr. and Carolyn T. McGraw …
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There has been an additional announcement with more students who made the Honor Roll during the fall semester at Clarendon County School District. The additional students worked hard all semester to …
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College of Charleston congratulates more than 2,280 students who were named to the President's List and the Dean's List for Fall 2022 . Cameron Gulledge of Turbeville (29162) was named to the …
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Makaria Sanders of Manning was named to the Dean's List at Anderson University for the fall semester, 2022. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher …
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The Swampcats defeated Spring Valley on Friday.  Landon Lasseigne had 4 goals while Reid Moore and Gavin Parler each had 1 goal. The defense was led by Nate Rowe with 4 ground balls and 3 …
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The Manning Times is doing a series featuring important women in the county for National Women's History Month. The following article, written by Melissa McCoy, has been taken from a copy of Clare …
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Georgia-Pacific believes in being a good steward in the community. It’s Clarendon OSB facility is committed to making a positive difference in the community with recent donations to the …
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Clarendon Behavioral Health Services is warning local residents about a risky drug that has been circulating in Clarendon lately. The drug, sometimes called "tranq" is a blue pill that contains …
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Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina will have a chance to win an Apple MacBook Air and $1,000 for their school or home schooling association if selected as a winner of Dominion …
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Obituaries
Donald Tompkins Marshall
Donald Tompkins Marshall, 89, of Kiawah Island, SC, beloved husband of Anna Marie O'Brien Marshall died Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. …
Debra "Debbie" Parker Ardis
Debra “Debbie” Parker Ardis, 70, wife of William “Billy” LeGrande Ardis, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at McLeod Health Clarendon.  Born June 14, 1952, Sumter, she …
Edward Dyson
Edward Dyson, 84, widower of Mary Welch Dyson, died Sunday, December 25,2022, at his home.Born April 2, 1938, in Manning, he was a son of the late Abie Dyson, Sr. and the late Mary VirginiaCrews …
Education
January teacher and staff features
In Clarendon County School District, we recognize that it takes a village to educate and empower our children and build a culture of learning in our schools. Our teachers and staff play an …
CCSD spreads holiday cheer
Clarendon County School District community and staff lent their hearts and hands to spread holiday cheer to families throughout the school district. During the holiday season, many families …
Adult Ed student graduates after two decades
After decades of trials, Clarendon County Adult Education student Vickie House will walk across the stage to receive her high school diploma. Vickie attended school in Clarendon County as a child and …
Opinion
A truck drivers approach to the economy
I would like to start with two comments. First; the reason you have not heard from me in awhile has to do with some illness in my family. For those of you that know me and my family know that our …