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The National Weather Service in Columbia issued a frost advisory Friday, Nov. 13, for Clarendon County and much of central South Carolina, effective overnight through sunrise Saturday. A freeze watch is also in effect for Saturday night into Sunday morning, when temperatures could fall below freezing.

Frost advisory issued for Clarendon County as freezing temperatures approach

A frost advisory has been issued for Clarendon County and much of central South Carolina as temperatures are expected to dip into the 30s overnight Friday, Nov. 13, bringing the potential for frost …
Clarendon County is among seven South Carolina counties classified as experiencing severe drought in the state's Oct. 13 assessment. More recent federal data, valid through Nov. 10, shows extreme drought affecting portions of central South Carolina.

Clarendon among seven S.C. counties in severe drought

Clarendon County is one of seven South Carolina counties officially classified as experiencing severe drought, with neighboring communities facing similar conditions and little rainfall expected to …

PUBLIC NOTICE: Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission

PUBLIC NOTICE The next Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20th at 5:30 p.m. in the President’s Conference Room (M555), Building M500 …

 

Deer collisions bring costly repairs as fall activity increases

Clarendon County recorded 87 deer-vehicle collisions in 2024, and with the animals entering one of their most active periods of the year, state officials are urging motorists to use extra caution on …

Flu cases nearly double in South Carolina as hospitalizations rise

Laboratory-confirmed influenza cases nearly doubled across South Carolina during the final week of October, while hospitalizations continued to climb and influenza-like illness activity reached high …

Summerton weighs long-term infrastructure plan to maximize $1.5M federal grant

With aging water and sewer lines causing repeated leaks throughout town, Summerton officials are considering a long-term infrastructure plan that could help stretch $1.5 million in federal funding …
Pamela Brook Paschall, 24, of Sumter, was killed in a single-vehicle wreck early Monday, Nov. 9, on U.S. 15 (St. Paul Road) near Gayle Road outside Summerton. Her husband and child were transported to McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital for treatment. The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Clarendon County Coroner's Office are investigating.

UPDATE: Sumter woman killed in single-vehicle wreck near Summerton

A 24-year-old Sumter woman was killed early Monday morning in a single-vehicle wreck on U.S. 15 near Summerton, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol and Clarendon County Coroner's Office. …
Cody Simpson, South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture-elect

Simpson names co-chairs to lead agriculture transition team

South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture-elect Cody Simpson has announced the first members of his transition team following his victory in the Nov. 3 general election, naming two business leaders …

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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, …
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 …

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Clarendon's People and Places
From left, Mary Snead, Manning Lions Club Vice President Richard Kump and Camp Leo Director Ben Snead gather during a recent club meeting. Kump presented a donation to help sponsor a camper at Camp Leo in 2027.
Manning Lions support summer camp for visually impaired children
The Manning Lions Club recently welcomed Camp Leo Director Ben Snead, who shared how a weeklong summer camp on Hilton Head Island provides children with visual impairments opportunities for …
Monarch Strong’s sixth annual Bike-Run-Walk brought participants and volunteers together Oct. 3 in Clarendon County to support scholarships for Manning High School seniors.
Sheer bliss at Monarch Strong's sixth annual Bike-Run-Walk
Monarch Strong Corporation's (MSC) final event for 2026 drew participants from Clarendon County, Lexington, Lake City, Sumter, Columbia, Charleston, North Carolina, Georgia and Maryland who came …
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 …

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Education

Seven Clarendon students receive CCTC scholarships

Seven Clarendon County students were among the recipients of Central Carolina Technical College Foundation scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. The foundation awarded 78 scholarships …

CCSD board gives superintendent satisfactory evaluation

The Clarendon County School District Board of Trustees gave Superintendent Dr. Shawn Johnson an overall satisfactory performance evaluation Monday, Nov. 2, while recognizing academic progress and …

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. …

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Police & Crime

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 …

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 …

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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 Times
The Manning Mama: Is it really that big of a deal?
My son Connor turned 18 last week. As if that milestone wasn't enough to make this mama a little emotional, Tuesday he voted in his very first election. And apparently, I was much more excited …
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 …

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