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Clarendon certifies election results

Editor's note: All vote totals and margins reported in this story reflect Clarendon County results only, unless otherwise specified. Statewide election outcomes may differ from the results within the …
Lonnie Johnson, Jr.

Seventh person charged in multi-county insurance fraud investigation

A Sumter County man is the seventh person charged in an ongoing, multi-county insurance fraud investigation after authorities say he submitted falsified medical documents in an attempt to collect …
Agenda

AGENDA: Regular meeting of Clarendon County Council

The Clarendon County Council will hold their regularly meeting on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. 

 
Agenda

AGENDA: Regular meeting of the Manning City Council

The City of Manning will hold it's regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.
Agenda

Manning City Council to hold Saturday work session

Manning City Council will hold a work session at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Manning City Hall. According to the agenda, council members will discuss ongoing projects, future city staffing, …
American bald eagle

Bird flu detected in Clarendon County bald eagle

Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in a bald eagle in Clarendon County, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. …
Democrat Michele Demery, right, poses with Annie Andrews during an Andrews campaign event in Manning. Demery unseated Republican Rep. Fawn Pedalino in South Carolina House District 64, while Andrews won the U.S. Senate race in Tuesday's election.

District 64 flips as Simpson wins statewide agriculture race

Democrat Michele Demery unseated Republican Rep. Fawn Pedalino in South Carolina House District 64 on Tuesday, overcoming a narrow loss in Clarendon County with a decisive showing in the Sumter …

South Carolina breaks 30-year voter turnout record before polls close

More than 1.79 million South Carolinians had cast ballots by late Tuesday afternoon, setting a new record for participation in a gubernatorial election with more than two hours of voting remaining. …

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Announcements
Summerton to host planning, zoning education session Nov. 5
The Town of Summerton will host a continuing education session for planning and zoning officials Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Summerton Town Hall, 10 Main St. The session will be …
A map from the South Carolina Department of Transportation shows the locations of 20 bridges proposed for improvements statewide in 2026, including the U.S. 15 bridge over Sammy Swamp Creek in Clarendon County.
SCDOT seeks public input on Clarendon County bridge project
An 80-year-old Clarendon County bridge is among 20 across South Carolina being considered for improvements under a $428.5 million statewide program, and the South Carolina Department of …
AGENDA: Clarendon County Planning Commission
The Clarendon County Planning Commission will hold it's regular meeting on Tuesday, November 2. 
AGENDA: Special Called Meeting of Summerton Town Council
The Town of Summerton will hold a special called meeting on Wednesday, October 28. 
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 …
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 …

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Clarendon's People and Places
Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce members and guests mingle during a Business After Hours event Sept. 29 at the Chamber office in Manning. The gathering featured food, door prizes and an opportunity for members of the local business community to network.
Chamber looks to revive Business After Hours events
The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce is looking to revive a familiar opportunity for local business owners and community leaders to connect. The Chamber hosted Business After Hours on Sept. …
Manning Elementary School student Brendan Cox was recently recognized for his continued support of the American Heart Association after raising more than $11,000 during his time at the school.
Manning Elementary student recognized for heart fundraising
Manning Elementary School student Brendan Cox was recently recognized for his continued support of the American Heart Association after raising more than $11,000 during his time at the school. …
The Junior Chamber and Rotary Club of Manning partnered to purchase 2,000 pounds of assorted canned goods from McCall Farms, which were recently delivered to Manning United Ministries.
Junior Chamber, Rotary add 2,000 pounds to Battle of the Cans effort
The friendly Battle of the Cans may be over, but the Clarendon County Junior Chamber and Manning Rotary Club weren’t quite finished filling local shelves. After the competition ended, Junior …
Hallow Wilson, right, faces William Kerslake during a wrestling match. Kerslake won 15 national championships in Greco-Roman wrestling. Clarendon County Council recently approved honorary road signs recognizing Wilson, an Alcolu native who helped break racial barriers in American wrestling.
Honorary road sign to recognize Alcolu wrestling pioneer
An Alcolu native who helped break racial barriers in American wrestling will be honored with commemorative road signs in Clarendon County. County Council voted Sept. 14 to authorize brown signs …
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 …

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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

Manning woman charged with exploiting vulnerable adult

A Manning woman employed as a nursing assistant at a Sumter County care facility has been arrested after investigators say she repeatedly pressured a resident for money and failed to repay it. …

One killed, two injured in shooting outside Gable business

A Saturday night shooting outside a business in the Gable community left one man dead and two others injured after an argument between two groups escalated into gunfire, according to the Clarendon …

One dead in Pinewood residential fire, investigation ongoing

One person died in a residential fire Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Pinewood area of Clarendon County, where investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire and death. …

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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
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 …
Melissa Foust-McCoy, Managing Editor
The Manning Mama: My dream date
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: Borrowed advice, real growing pains
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 …

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