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From the Editor: Local news begins and ends with community

This week is National Newspaper Week, an annual observance celebrating newspapers and the role journalism plays in communities across the country. For me, though, the importance of a local …

Clarendon unemployment falls as statewide employment grows

Clarendon County's unemployment rate continued to decline in August as the number of residents working increased, part of a year-over-year improvement also seen in other rural counties across the …

S.C. infrastructure improves to C-minus as Clarendon road projects planned

South Carolina’s infrastructure is showing signs of improvement after years of underinvestment, but engineers say aging roads, bridges and water systems continue to leave the state with work to do. …

 
The National Hurricane Center gave a developing area of low pressure in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico a 90% chance of becoming a tropical depression or tropical storm within two days as of Tuesday morning. The system is expected to move toward the central Gulf Coast, though its eventual track remains uncertain.

Developing Gulf storm could bring heavy rain to South Carolina this weekend

A developing tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico is not currently expected to directly strike South Carolina, but an influx of tropical moisture could bring heavy rain and isolated flooding to the …

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Manning set to expire

A $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Manning remains unclaimed, and the winner has only days left to collect the prize. The South Carolina Education Lottery is urging players to check tickets …
The Town of Paxville will hold a write-in election Dec. 1 for mayor and two Town Council seats after no candidates filed for any of the three offices during the filing period. The map shows the Town of Paxville and its municipal boundaries.

No candidates file for Paxville election; races move to write-in

Paxville’s upcoming municipal election will be decided entirely by write-in votes after no candidates filed for any of the three offices up for election. The town is scheduled to elect a mayor …

Vendor registration opens for Waterfowl Heritage Festival

Vendor registration is now open for the 2026 Waterfowl Heritage Festival, the newly renamed event continuing the longtime DuckFest tradition this fall. The festival will be held from 8 a.m.-5 …

Clarendon County Fire Rescue expresses gratitude following massive I-95 collision

In the aftermath of yesterday’s major incident on I-95, we have spent a lot of time reflecting on something that deserves to be recognized — the incredible people and community that surrounded us …

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Announcements
East Palmetto Ambulance Service is hiring
East Palmetto Ambulance Service LLC is now accepting applications for EMTs and drivers , with both full-time and part-time positions available . Those interested should apply in person at 1830 …
Community food distribution set for Friday in Manning
The Joseph H. Neal Health Collaborative, in partnership with the City of Manning and Vision by Design, will host a free community food distribution Friday, Sept. 11, at Vision by Design, 206 S. …
Journey to Recovery breakfast set for Sept. 17
Clarendon Behavioral Health Services will host “Journey to Recovery,” a community breakfast event, Thursday, Sept. 17, at Manning United Methodist Church, 17 E. Rigby St. in Manning. …
4-H livestock show clinic to feature local vendors, exhibitors
The Clarendon County Animals & Outdoors 4-H Club will host a Small Livestock & Dairy Goat Show Clinic featuring the Pee Dee and Savannah Valley 4-H regions Saturday, Sept. 26, at the …
Just Because Resource Center to host fish fry, clothing giveaway
Just Because Resource Center will host a fish fry fundraiser and free community clothing giveaway Saturday, Sept. 12, at the center, 113 E. Boyce St. in Manning. The event will be held from 10 …
Manning to hold Patriot Day service Sept. 11
The City of Manning will host its annual Patriot Day service Friday, Sept. 11, at 9 a.m. at Hayes and Yvonne Samuels Park, at the corner of Church and Rigby streets. …
AGENDA: Council speeds up data center moratorium, meets tonight
Clarendon County Council will hold a special called meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, to consider second reading of a proposed six-month moratorium on most new data center and battery energy storage …
SC State Fair plans 250-minute flash sale
The South Carolina State Fair will offer discounted admission tickets and ride vouchers for 250 minutes Tuesday, Aug. 25, during its Rooted in Fun Flash Sale. From 10 a.m. to 2:10 p.m., …
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Manning Friendly Reminder - Business License Renewals This is a friendly reminder that the 2026 Business License Renewals are now past due. Business License …

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Clarendon's People and Places
Family members and supporters of the late Rev. William James “W.J.” Frierson Sr. gather after County Council named the new Public Services facility in his honor. Frierson served eight terms over 30 years on council and was a longtime minister and community leader.
County facilities to carry names of English, Frierson
Two of Clarendon County’s newest facilities will carry the names of late councilmen Andrew Carl “A.C.” English Jr. and the Rev. William James “W.J.” Frierson Sr., whose combined tenure on …
Well Watered Ministries volunteers, community partners and local leaders celebrate the Sept. 17 grand opening of The Well at Turbeville, the nonprofit’s second location. The new site at 1292 Green St. will provide food, clothing, household necessities and other assistance.
A second Well, a wider reach
After more than a year of searching for the right way to serve families in eastern Clarendon County, Well Watered Ministries has opened its second location in Turbeville. The Summerton-based …
Jessie Way
Family asks community to honor Jessie Way’s birthday with acts of kindness
As Jessie Way’s 32nd birthday approaches, her parents are asking the community not to mark the day with wishes of a “happy heavenly birthday,” but instead to honor their daughter by showing …
Scenes from last year’s “Just a Kid from Paxville Day” show organizer Sheldon Bosier, left in the first photo, and community members enjoying an afternoon of fellowship, music and fun. The celebration returns Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Paxville Community Development Center with a wellness event, food, music, children’s activities and more.
‘Aspiring to inspire’: Paxville Day celebrates community, possibility
What began with a drone flying over Paxville and a group of former neighbors reminiscing about home has grown into a community celebration focused on fellowship, family and giving back. “Just …
Manning Lion Jim Teal uses a Spot vision screener to check a student’s eyes at Manning Elementary School while Joe McNeil records the results. The device can identify potential vision problems and recommend students for further testing when needed.
Manning Lions bring free vision screenings to local students
The Manning Lions Club expanded its vision screening program to Clarendon County elementary schools this week, offering free screenings designed to identify potential vision problems that could …

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Education

USC Sumter ranked No. 1 community college in South Carolina

USC Sumter has been ranked the No. 1 community college in South Carolina in Niche’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. The University of South Carolina campus topped Niche’s list of the state’s …

Walker Gamble teacher receives PSTA classroom grant

A Walker Gamble Elementary School first-grade teacher will add a new resource to her classroom after being selected as a recipient of a 2026 Palmetto State Teachers Association Classroom Grant. …

CCSD Teachers of the Year: Hammett helps students find their voice

Teachers make an impact that often reaches far beyond the classroom, shaping their students through the lessons they teach, the relationships they build and the encouragement they offer along the …

State test results show mixed progress for Clarendon schools

Clarendon County students showed gains in several areas on state assessments during the 2025-26 school year, while newly released results also show continued challenges in math, science and some high …

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Police & Crime

Two arrested in connection with Turbeville armed robbery

Two men have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery reported earlier this month in the Turbeville area, according to the Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office. Nija’Ray B. Singletary, …

SLED investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Williamsburg County

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 40-year-old man dead Wednesday following a pursuit that began in Florence County and ended in …

Three killed in weekend collisions as Clarendon traffic deaths rise

Three people were killed in two separate collisions in Clarendon County over the weekend, including two people who died when a tractor-trailer crossed Interstate 95 and struck a tree. The first …

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Sports
Clarendon Elite football players take the field during the 2025 season. The program enters 2026 in a rebuilding year, with coaches focused on developing younger athletes and strengthening fundamentals.
Clarendon Elite Youth Sports is using the 2026 football season to build its next generation of athletes. The nonprofit organization currently has 47 football players across its 8U, 10U and 12U …
Summer heat pushes Santee Cooper fish into deeper water
High water temperatures are shaping August fishing patterns across lakes Marion and Moultrie, but anglers are continuing to find productive action for catfish, largemouth bass, bream and crappie. …
Clarendon teams earn preseason football rankings
Clarendon County’s three public high school football teams will enter the 2026 season with statewide recognition after each earned a spot in preseason rankings released by the High School Sports …
Clarendon Elite releases 2026 schedule
Clarendon Elite Football has released its 2026 ODFL Carolina schedule. The season opens with the ODFL Jamboree on Aug. 29, followed by eight regular-season games, including home matchups on Sept. 19, …

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Obituaries
Edward Ronald Frye, Jr.
Edward Ronald Frye, Jr.
SUMMERTON - Edward Ronald Frye, Jr., 82, beloved husband of Nannette Benson Frye, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Born on April 3, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina, …
Alvin Greene
Alvin Greene, Manning native and unlikely 2010 U.S. Senate nominee, dies at 48
Alvin Michael Greene, a Manning native who briefly became one of the most talked-about political figures in the country after his unexpected victory in South Carolina’s 2010 Democratic primary for …
WJ Frierson
Clarendon County councilman W.J. Frierson Sr. dies at 72
Clarendon County Councilman and longtime community leader the Rev. William James (W.J.) Frierson Sr. died Friday, Dec. 26, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. He was 72. Frierson, a …

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Opinion
Melissa Foust-McCoy, Managing Editor
The Manning Mama
Each night before bed, Ellis and I decide where we are going to meet in our dreams. It started one night when she couldn’t sleep. Like mothers everywhere who have reached the end of a long day and …
Melissa Foust-McCoy, Managing Editor
The Manning Mama
My oldest son, Connor, has just started his senior year at Manning High School. Well, sort of.  Between the COVID years and bouncing back and forth between my house and his dad’s, his …
Lee Reaves, Columnist
Life in the Palmetto State
The Black River is a 151-mile-long blackwater river known for its dark tea-colored water, scenic beauty and rich ecosystem. It flows through Lee, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg and Georgetown …

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