Posted by Laura Stone | December 21, 2018 9:00 pm
Heather and Jeffrey Branham’s son would have been five years old on December 17. They wanted to fill five boxes for Toys for Tots. Drop off sites were located around Manning.
“He would have been five, which means we’ve been without him almost the same length of time we were blessed to have him. I really wanted to fill five boxed this year in honor of his would-be age,” said Heather Branham. “This community has been such a blessing to us in all that we have been through. Friends and family have been so wonderful to us and have shown … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 21, 2018 4:19 pm
Posted by Manning Live | December 21, 2018 4:10 pm
Sparrow & Kennedy Christmas from CarolinaDroneGirl:ChristinaDarby on Vimeo.
Posted by Laura Stone | December 21, 2018 4:00 pm
On Saturday, December 8, Mark Williamson celebrated his ninth birthday by asking residents of Clarendon County to bring a toy to his party hosted at Fayz at Lake so he could donate them to the Turbeville Children’s Home. This is the second year Mark has donated.
Thank you Clarendon.
Posted by Blake | December 21, 2018 1:30 pm
Posted by Laura Stone | December 21, 2018 1:00 pm
2018 Good Samaritan Active Award Winner Jalia Stinnie, 2018 Youth Division 1 winner and Mt. Moriah Good Samaritan-Steward Sanaah Melody Reed, Participant 3rd Runner Up Award Winner Janeya Nelson and 2018 Good Samaritan Active Award Winner Jasleen Stinnie.
Mt. Moriah UME Church in Alcolu held its annual awards ceremonies, which are open to all the youth. Several awards were presented by Pastor Elaine Reed McConico.
Janeya Roulhac, daughter of Annie Brown and James Roulhac, is an active member in her church. She founded the New Life Youth choir, is an honor student and held a major role in a skit directed by Tiffany Stinne. She is the New Life Group organizer, the leader of the Praise Dancers and the president of Junior Missionary, and she serves on several boards at the church. She was chosen as 2018 Missionary … Read the rest
Posted by Laura Stone | December 21, 2018 12:56 pm
The winner of the Jr. Chamber Gun Giveaway for December 21 is Dean Edgerton of Florence. He has won a Henry Golden Boy .22 LR.
Posted by Manning Live | December 21, 2018 9:30 am
John DuRant with Mossy Oak Properties from CarolinaDroneGirl:ChristinaDarby on Vimeo.
Posted by Laura Stone | December 21, 2018 7:00 am

Joseph Olin Kennedy Jr., 76, widower of Barbara Jean Avant Kennedy, died Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at McLeod Health Clarendon.
Born February 12, 1942, in Cades, he was a son of the late Joseph Olin Kennedy, Sr. and the late Martha Ellen Casselman Kennedy. He was a retired supervisor with Carolina Furniture Works and he was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
He is survived by two sons, Joseph Kennedy III (Mary) and Larry Kennedy (Pauline Drane); a daughter, Connie Kennedy Hatfield (Shane), all of Manning; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Jack Kennedy of Summerville and Harry Carl Kennedy … Read the rest
Posted by Laura Stone | December 20, 2018 9:27 pm
Josh Baker, pictured on right, was named Clarendon County Fire Department Rookie of the Year. Nelson Gibbons, pictured on the left, was named Clarendon County Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. Congratulations to both men from The Manning Times.
Posted by Laura Stone | December 20, 2018 2:00 pm
The Eagles Varsity Basketball Team played host to the Lake Marion Gators on Wednesday night. The Eagles started off fast with 22 points in the first quarter. Leading the Eagles in scoring was Deashon Dingle with 16 points, three assists and three steals. Antayuvis Stukes scored a double double 12 points, with 10 boards and one block. Treyshawn Moore scored nine points and pulled down nine boards. Sean Swearinger scored seven points and dished out three assists, one steal and one block. With the combined efforts of every Eagle, they pulled out the victory, ending with a score of 64-44. … Read the rest
Posted by Laura Stone | December 20, 2018 12:54 pm
While its owners stopped at the TA Travel Center in Manning next to I-95, this cat jumped out of their motor home. They are offering a reward to anyone who finds and can return the cat to them. If found, or if seen, contact A Second Chance Animal Shelter at (803) 473-7075.
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:37 pm
Clarendon Hall
Dear Santa
I want a cat. I love you. Tessa
Dear Santa
I want a scatbord Beau
Dear Santa
I want Ran toy. I love u. Charley
Dear Santa,
I want a Brb citckin. I love you. Tatum
Dear Santa
I want a LOL. I love you. Joanna
Dear Santa
I want Atc. I love you. Garrison
Dear Santa
I want lol. I love you. Devyn
Dear Santa
I want a hot wheels. Bryce
Dear Santa
I want a snow mobile. Ray
Dear Santa
I want a scattbro. I love you Gauge
Dear Santa
I want a cat … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:35 pm
Harvest Community School
Dear Santa,
I have been a very good girl this year. I would like a mini Mouse car. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Katherine
Dear Santa,
I have been a good boy. I would like an electric train. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Silas
Dear Santa,
I love you! I would like some stuffed animals for Christmas this year. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Alina
Dear Santa,
I want a skateboard.
Sincerely,
Emma
Dear Santa,
I want a Pokemon Let’s go for the Nintendo switch. And I want a Nintendo switch a new blue remote control.
Sincerely,
Cole Jeffcoaf
Dear Santa,
Notebook and … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:33 pm
Manning Primary – Montessori – Mrs. Jones / Mrs.McCabe
Dear Santa,
Please get presents for the homeless kids before you get me anything but when you get done with that then I want a LOL surprise doll and hachamels a drum for my sister and a car for my sister.
Sincerely,
Nicole
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa, I love pokemon and roblox.Mincraft me brother is cracra.
Sincerely,
Travis
Dear Santa,
I wan’t for Christmas is a laptop, iphone x, makeup, lol dolls, fake nails, camria, real ring, earrings studs, bows, apple whace, bath and body works, slime kit, overalls, timberlands, unicorn.… Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:33 pm
Manning Primary 3rd Mrs. Brailsford
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa you know all the kids want toys and all that. Well I want one sinpull gift. I want my dad to be at my door step on crrismas and I want to feed the poor. So yeah and one more thang you are the best Santa. Last time I wish for it he was there I was so happy. So yeah bye you’re the best santa on and one more thang. You make me happy every year and I know your going to make me happy this year.
Sencerely,
Haylee … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:32 pm
Manning Primary 2nd Grade Mrs. Barbee
Dear Santa,
I want a Barbie Dreamhouse and a baby doll. I would also like a slimemaker and a teacher set. And a Barbie.
Sincerely
Cheyenne Blackwell
Dear Santa
I want a hoverboard for Christmas and toy boat. I want a boomerang and a toy robot. I also want a lamborgngn toy or great one would be good also can you surprps my sister with a new puppy.
Sincerely
Brantley Brunson
Dear Santa
I want a hoverboard and an iphone and I also want a laptop. I also want a LOL for Christmas.… Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:31 pm
K-4 Clarendon Hall Ms. Karen
Dear Santa
I want a real unicorn. Santa loves Gorillas. Give me some new small scissors for my house.
Sincerely
Sam Mankin
Dear Santa
I want Pokemon toys, lego’s and candy.
Sincerely
Eric Arce
Dear Santa
I want some real makeup, a real desk with a diamond seat and a mirror.
Sincerely
Grace Stukes
Dear Santa
I want a motorcycle for Christmas.
Sincerely
Kipton Oswald
Dear Santa
I want a princess carriage, a real live kitten, a real live puppy for my sister Addie.
Sincerely
Layla Scott
Dear Santa
I want an Elsa Castle, an … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:31 pm
Dear Santa Claus,
I am Giau Pham I am 10 years old. I really want to see for Christmas and I would to have 4 wishes. My first wish is a big giant LOL surprise. My 2 wish is a nintendo switch with so games. My first to last wish is let my brother pass all his test and that test he have to stay at school on Tuesday for that GT Test. My last wish is getting an Iphone X. Dear Santa Claus I know that is a lot but I would for all that stuff to come … Read the rest
Posted by Blake | December 20, 2018 12:29 pm
Dear Santa,
It’s been a real hard year because my parents are getting a divorce. I see Lillypop everyday but I want makeup, slime supplies, arts and crafts, expand markers, swirt shirts, money, and squishies.
Sincerely,
Liza Grace Parker
Dear Santa,
I have been good this year. I want a dirt bike, bow, shot gun, everybody to be happy. I love you Santa. I hope you and Miss Claus have a great Christmas. Have a great Christmas everyone.
Sincerely,
Jacob Morris
Dear Santa,
I’ve been good. I want a tablet, legos, jewelry, a church dress, a puppy, toys, other stuff, … Read the rest