An honor for Marie Land
Posted by Laura Stone | December 14, 2018 6:00 pm
Marie Land wears her crown as she poses in front of the planted tree with Mrs. Bakers first grade class.
The City of Manning honored Marie Land on Friday when they planted two Chinese Elm trees in her honor. The first was planted at The Manning Early Childhood Center (MECC) and the second at the Marie Land Habitat Village, a small neighborhood of Habitat for Humanity homes named in Marie Land’s honor.
“We are here today for a special occasion. We are going to plant this tree in honor of a very special lady: Mrs. Land,” said MECC Principal Otis Reed. “I know you know her very well. She does a lot for us at MECC. To show our appreciation… Read the rest
In a news release on Monday, Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) announced expansion plans for its Clarendon County operations. This $5 million investment will bring around 65 new jobs, expanding its workforce by around 50%.
“It’s been exciting to watch the explosive growth that Bicycle Corporation of America has enjoyed over the last several years. I congratulate this innovative company on all their success, and I look forward to seeing the difference these 65 jobs make in Clarendon County,” said Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt.
Kent International, Inc., a family-owned bicycle importer and manufacturer based out of Parsippany, NJ, created… 
Rey is a three-and-a-half-month-old, black and white, female Dachshund/Beagle mix. Rey is a sweet girl who is laid back. She is a little shyer than some of her siblings, but Rey is warming up quickly to people. She loves being held. Rey is current on all of her age appropriate vaccinations, and has been spayed. She is a total sweetheart and is very easygoing. Rey and her siblings are looking for a wonderful home. If you are interested in this adorable puppy or one of her siblings, you can get pre-approved to adopt by submitting your adoption application online at… 
The Harvin Clarendon County Library will close for the Christmas Holiday on December 22-26 and will reopen on Thursday, December 27.
The library will close for New Year’s Day on January 1 and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, January 2.
For more information, please call the library at 803-435-8633.
The Laurence Manning Academy JV boys defeated Pinewood on December 11 with a final score of 36-35. Bryce Acord led the scoring with 15 points, Kaden Nivens with six, Jaden Sanders with four, Mickey Jordan with four, Kam Belser with three and Davis Campbell and Coleman Yates with two apiece.
Ben Brown led Pinewood with 14 points and Jay Scott added nine.
The LMA JV boys are now 4-1 on the season.
The Boys’ Varsity Basketball team flew over to the Swamp of Lake Marion High School to battle the Gators. The Eagles fell behind early and went in at the half down by 13 points. However, the second half was a different story. The Eagles refuse to take another loss back to the nest and began to mount their comeback.
The Eagles beat the Gators 66-62 in a hard fought game. Leading in scoring was Lavonta Fleming with 14 points, followed by Treyshawn Moore with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Every player contributed in a major way. The Eagles will travel… 
Clarendon Hall varsity boys basketball defeated Cathedral Academy in North Charleston on Monday by a score of 50-49. The Saints were led by Zyan Gilmore with with 14 points and six rebounds. Kylic Horton finished with 11 points and seven rebounds, and Traveon Davis had nine points. The Saints are now 5-0 on the season with the next game this Friday at Clarendon Hall against Patrick Henry Academy.
Clarendon Hall varsity girls fell to Cathedral Academy by a score of 54-25. Bailey Corbett led the Lady Saints with eight points and seven rebounds.
Whitney Avins added seven points, and Amberly… 
The Clarendon County GOP will hold its Christmas party on Thursday, December 13 at Cornerstone Fellowship FWB Church in Manning. The Doors open at 6 p.m., and supper will start at 6:30 p.m. The party will begin at 7 p.m. There will not be a speaker. Gifts will be provided to the ladies.
There will be Christmas and Christian music performed by the Ladies of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Sumter Graham’s Redemption Crossing Blue Grass Gospel Band and Pastor John Matthews and the CCGOP. All will be directed by CCGOP Chairman Moye Graham.
