Posted on March 11, 2014 11:45 pm by Robert J. Baker
A lost dog was found by a family near Summerton. If you recognize this animal, call our office at (803) 435-8422, and we will get you in touch with the folks who have him/her.
Posted on March 11, 2014 8:28 pm by Robert J. Baker
John Hardy will join the Clarendon School District 3 Board of Trustees after handily winning a nonpartisan election on Tuesday night. He had 67 votes to James Eugene Coker’s 10. Mark E. Driggers made a strong showing as a write-in candidate, with 32 votes. Hardy will fill Seat 5, currently held by Allen Coker, who decided not to run for re-election. Seat 1 trustee R. Dale McKenzie was unopposed, but had 15 votes nonetheless. Votes will be certified 10 a.m. Wednesday. See the Feb. 13 edition of The Manning Times for more.
Posted on March 11, 2014 4:45 pm by Robert J. Baker
“You made me do this.” Those are the words that Kaisha Caraway says she heard from Justin Jermaine Johnson shortly before he allegedly shot the couple’s 9-month-old in April 2011 at a home on Carissa Lane about seven miles outside of Manning. Johnson is facing a jury this week at the Clarendon County Administration Building for two counts of murder; one count of attempted murder; a count of kidnapping; a count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime; and a count of first-degree burglary. He is also alleged to have killed Caraway’s 59-year-old grandmother, Maxine Caraway, that same
Posted on March 11, 2014 2:51 pm by Robert J. Baker
The Clarendon County Democratic Party Convention will be held 7 p.m. March 20 at Weldon Auditorium. Registration for convention delegates will begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Chairman Glenn Ardis at (803) 452-6013.
Posted on March 11, 2014 12:23 pm by Robert J. Baker
Traffic may be slower than usual at the intersection of Raccoon Road and Alex Harvin Highway in Manning after a wreck with no injuries. The collision occurred about 12:19 p.m. Tuesday.
Posted on March 11, 2014 7:35 am by Robert J. Baker
Morris Animal Clinic on Sunset Drive in Manning will hold a rabies clinic from 8 a.m. to noon March 15, with a cost of $8 per animal. State law requires all dogs and cats be vaccinated. For more information, call (803) 435-8001. You may also make an appointment to reduce your waiting time.
Posted on March 11, 2014 4:23 am by Robert J. Baker
SUMMERTON – Sam Abraham Martin Sr., widower of Annie Gaymon Martin, died Monday, March 10, 2014, at his home. Born Feb. 7, 1917, in Summerton, he was a son of the late Jack Martin Sr. and Viola Merchant Martin. The family will receive friends at the home, 1053 Veterans Road in Summerton. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Fleming & DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel.
Posted on March 11, 2014 1:28 am by Robert J. Baker
Essie Dingle Stukes Cantey, widow of Rufus Stukes and Alvin Canty, died Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Windsor Manor Nursing Facility in Silver. Born July 10, 1923, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late William Dingle and Victoria Ballard Dingle. The family will receive friends at the home, 1528 Joseph Lemon Dingle Road in the Jordan community. Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced by Fleming & DeLaine Funeral Home and Chapel.
Posted on March 10, 2014 11:08 pm by Robert J. Baker
Ronnie “Sport Row” McArthur Lyles, 46, died Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center. Born Sept. 11, 1967, in Union, he was a son of the late Bennie M. and Ethel Robinson Lyles. He was a member of Antioch RMUE Church in Rimini and attended the public schools of Sumter County. Survivors include a brother, Sharod Hannah of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; four sisters, Diane Lyles, Benita Lyles Webb, Georgie Hardy and Kimberly (David) Jones, all of Columbia; five aunts, Virginia (Henry) Hill, Georgianna Rainwater, Daisy (Edward) Barnett, Rebecca Carson and a special aunt and uncle, Pearline (King) Robinson; three
Posted on March 10, 2014 10:59 pm by Robert J. Baker
The Clarendon Hall Lady Saints competed Saturday in the Warhawk Invitational Tournament at Colleton Preparatory School in Walterboro, winning one game and losing three. The team won against Laurence Manning, 4-3, and lost against Colleton Prep, 4-3; Thomas Heyward, 9-2; and then in a second game against Laurence Manning, 6-4. Holly Carlisle was 6-10, with one double and one inside-the-park homerun. Shannon Corbett was 7-12 and had one double. Aubrey Johnson was 4-8 and had one double. Brittany Bays was 4-10, as was Gracyn Royce. Emily Brunson was 4-9, with a double and a triple. Bays also had two doubles.
Posted on March 10, 2014 10:19 pm by Robert J. Baker
SUMMERTON – Jean Griffin Martin Bell, 79, widow of Jack Ryan Martin Sr. and Dr. James Edward Bell Jr., died Monday, March 10, 2014, at her home in Summerton. Born Jan. 21, 1935, in Summerton, she was a daughter of the late Ervin Theodore and Marie Wells Griffin. She was a member of Summerton United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jeannie Martin (John) Gasque of Holly Hill; a son, Jack Ryan (Meg) Martin Jr. of Summerton; three sisters, Virginia Ardis and Kenny (Joe) Avin, both of Summerton, and Lynn (Henry) McKinney of Simpsonville; five grandchildren, Allison Gasque (David) Parler
Posted on March 10, 2014 9:44 pm by Robert J. Baker
Lake Marion Artisans, 108 N. Main St. in Summerton, will host “The Fantastic Paintings of Adam Schumpert” through March 30. His works “depict action, adventure, bravery, heroism, strong men, fiercely beautiful women, villains, monsters and possibly even a bit of romance,” according to a release from the gallery. His works spans genres that include gaming, science fiction, mystery, fantasy and more. A closing reception will be held March 29. For more information, call (803) 485-2487.
Posted on March 10, 2014 8:28 pm by Robert J. Baker
The S.C. Highway Patrol and emergency officials are responding to a wreck with injuries at the intersection of Bloomville and Oak Grove Church roads outside of Manning. According to dispatchers, there is no entrapment in the vehicle(s) involved.
Posted on March 10, 2014 6:56 pm by Ted E. Spencer
The Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats’ soccer team improved to 3-0 after beating First Baptist School 5-2. Olin Robinson led the Swampcats with two goals. Austin Stout, Toney Cruz and Will Wannamaker scored one goal each. Laurence Manning will be on the road playing First Baptist again on Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Posted on March 10, 2014 5:46 pm by Robert J. Baker
Manning Primary School is looking for monitors for the SCPASS Writing Assessment from 7:45-11 a.m. March 18-19, for one or both of those dates. Prospective monitors will be required to take a 10-minute training with guidance counselor Elizabeth Briley. For more information, call (803) 435-2268, or email ebriley@csd2.org.
Posted on March 10, 2014 3:41 pm by Robert J. Baker
Three polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday for voters to select their choices for seats 1 and 5 on Clarendon School District 3′s Board of Trustees. James Eugene Coker and John Hardy have filed for the latter seat, while incumbent Dale McKenzie has no opposition for the former. The Clarendon County Election Commission will tally votes at its office on West Keitt Street in Manning on Tuesday night.
Posted on March 10, 2014 3:29 pm by Robert J. Baker
Clarendon County Council will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Clarendon School District 3 office, 1177 Atkinson St. in Turbeville. A main item on tonight’s agenda is the possible approval of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement with Kent International, which plans to open a bicycle manufacturing plant on Greeleyville Highway and invest more than $6 million into the county.
Posted on March 10, 2014 3:01 pm by Robert J. Baker
The Taste of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2833 Alex Harvin Highway in Manning, will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, with tickets for $15 per person. Children 6 and younger are free. For more information, or tickets, call (803) 473-3677.
Posted on March 10, 2014 10:43 am by Robert J. Baker
A Summerton man accused in 2011 of killing his 9-month-old son and the boy’s grandmother will face a jury this week in Clarendon County. Justin Jermaine Johnson, 24, faces two counts of murder; one count of attempted murder; one count of kidnapping; one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime; and one count of first-degree burglary. He was charged April 6, 2011, with the shooting deaths of Jayden Caraway and 59-year-old Maxine Caraway at the woman’s home on Carissa Lane near Alcolu. The jury for Johnson’s trial will be picked today, and the trial is expected to
Posted on March 10, 2014 8:29 am by Robert J. Baker
Laurence Manning Academy Lower School Principal Linda Broadway talks about a $2,500 technology grant provided by Monsanto at the recommendation of Tommy Lee and Mary Lynn Lee of Thomas Elam Lee Farms in Alcolu last week at the school. See the March 13 edition of The Manning Times for more.
