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I never thought in a million years this story would be a part of my reality until July 26, 2019. When you’re a kid you always say your dad’s your hero. I mean it literally. I was supposed … more
Just imagine what it was like when people mostly traveled by rivers. Explorers found a land that had lots of rivers and waterways. Nothing over here but native people and wonderful systems of … more
In case you have not noticed, the church is very different today from a few decades ago. So much of what we once called the church that sacred place has disappeared in plain sight. I am not an expert … more

Settle Down, settle down, I’m not talking to you I’m talking to myself. It is Super Bowl weekend. Excitement seems to be brewing like a witch’s cauldron filled with eye of newt. … more
I often see broken people trying to develop a relationship with other broken people. Think about that for a minute. If you are broken and I am broken, what does that equate to for the both of us? Two … more
Have you heard about the prices for tickets to the Super Bowl? It’s wild. I guy told me that he heard that tickets could cost $10,000.00. He said that the cheapest ticket was $8,500.00. I … more
My name is Savannah Johnson. I am Miss Gamecock City USA 2024 and will be competing for the title of Miss South Carolina USA in June. I’m twenty-three years old. I graduated from the University … more

Debra Lynn Baker, a Manning resident and former columnist for The Manning Times, died on February 5th, 2024. In memory of our friend and colleague, we are running one of her columns.  "The … more
I am writing to express my concern and opposition regarding a recent trip made by Clarendon County Deputy Administrator Sharmane Anderson.  Ms. Anderson had the opportunity to visit the White … more
Hello Readers, I know it has been a while since I wrote a column as we have Bobby Jonte and now Melissa McCoy and her always entertaining ‘Manning Mama’. This week I have on my heart … more
Dear Editor, Passing The Border Bill is a “No-Lose“ The Senate is expected to pass a bi-partisan Border Bill that some very prominent Republican Senators (Mitch McConnell, … more

Dear Editor,  I write with deep concern about the staggering rise in debt in Clarendon County. The tremendous rise from $4,649,650 in 2008/09 (Sections 1.1) to a daunting $14,744,000 in the … more
Dear Editor,  I am writing in response to the recent article covering the meeting hosted by the Manning & Clarendon County chapters of the NAACP. As you are aware this meeting was held … more
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