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Manning woman among five charged in insurance fraud investigation

A Manning woman faces 14 charges in an ongoing, multi-county insurance fraud investigation that has resulted in the arrests of five South Carolina women, according to the South Carolina Law …

Alcolu man charged with sexual exploitation of minor

A 77-year-old Clarendon County man has been arrested on a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor following an investigation by the South Carolina Attorney General's Office. George Wells Jr. of …
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson poses with Matteo and Minka, therapy dogs with the Clarendon County Sheriff's Office, following the 29th annual Silent Witness Ceremony on Oct. 6 at the South Carolina State House. The dogs provided comfort and support to families honoring the 40 victims of domestic violence homicides in 2025.

Clarendon reports no domestic homicides in 2025

Clarendon County reported no domestic violence homicides in 2025, according to a newly released report from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, while nearby Sumter and Williamsburg counties …

 
Sean Briley – Chief, Manning Police Department

Chief’s Corner: Manning police report decline in calls, violent crime

Chief’s Corner is a new biweekly series featuring conversations with Manning Police Chief Sean Briley. Each installment will provide residents with updates on criminal investigations, department …
Britiona Mack, 14, was last seen Oct. 21 at her residence on Cooter Creek Road. The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to call 803-435-4414 or 803-433-8477.

CCSO seeks help locating missing teen

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a 14-year-old girl who was last seen Wednesday evening. Britiona Mack was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at her …
Roger Jowers

Clarendon Votes - Roger Jowers

The Manning Times invited candidates in local and state races to participate in a question-and-answer feature addressing their backgrounds, qualifications, priorities and positions on issues …
Robert "Bobby" Fleming

Clarendon Votes – Robert "Bobby" Fleming

The Manning Times invited candidates in local and state races to participate in a question-and-answer feature addressing their backgrounds, qualifications, priorities and positions on issues …
Rep. Fawn Pedalino

Clarendon Votes – Rep. Fawn Pedalino

The Manning Times invited candidates in local and state races to participate in a question-and-answer feature addressing their backgrounds, qualifications, priorities and positions on issues …

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Announcements
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 …
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., …

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Clarendon's People and Places
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 …
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 …

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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
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
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 …

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