James McFarland, aged 65, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2023, leaving behind a community of loved ones who will miss him dearly. Born on February 27th, 1958, in Bennettsville SC, to the …

William “Billy” Keith Rogers, 79, husband of Billie Craft Rogers, died Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home. Born January 30, 1944, in Sumter, he was a son of the late David Rogers and …

Whitney Renee Barrett, 24, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at her home. Born November 3, 1998, in Sumter, she was a daughter of Cindy Lee Barrett and Stacy Ray Garnett. She attended Sumter …

Wilson Hall and LMA schools went above and beyond. These gently used shoes go over seas to needy people. $1,040.60 was raised. The shoes were picked up on May 6. Pictured : Pilot Club …

« LUKE is a 3 year old, yellow, male, Lab mix. He is a very friendly and sweet dog. Luke is around 40 pounds, neutered, current on vaccinations, but did test positive for heartworms. Luke has …

Laurence Manning Academy is proud to announce that Claire Wright, 8th grade, has been selected to attend the SC Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities this summer. Claire will be …

Sabrina Tackett of Manning (29102) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2023 President’s List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time …

Central Carolina Technical College TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) presented awards to 40 students. Katlyn Jones of Pinewood (29125) Deborah Montgomery of Manning (29102) Logan …

Central Carolina Technical College presented academic awards to nearly 50 students who displayed the highest level of achievement throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Aveon Abraham of Gable …

Zoe Morrow, a resident of Summerton, was among over 700 students who graduated from Bob Jones University Friday, May 5. Morrow graduated with a AS in Culinary Arts. In addition to 570 …

On Saturday, May 20th , A Second Chance Animal Shelter held a large Parking Lot Sale at the Second Chance Thrift Store on S. Mill. In addition to the outside venue, it marked the beginning of …

Dr. Jacqueline Inabinette, Assistant Superintendent of Administration for Clarendon County School District, has been named the 2023 SIC Advocate of the Year by the SC School Improvement Council …

Born and raised in the St. Paul community of Summerton, Kathleen Gibson has dedicated her life to giving back to the community who made her who she is today. Migrating to New York for four of five …

Local resident of Manning, James McGee, has had a lot to celebrate lately. The veteran just turned 100 and spent his big birthday with his family. He was also recently honored by Veteran’s Last …

Location 25-W -34; the panel and line numbers of the engraving of Lt. John Stewart’s name on the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. Stewart, along with 555 other …

Marvin Nicholas Meistrell, Sr., 86, husband of Carolyn Ruth Yung Meistrell, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Carlyle Senior Care of Kingstree. Born December 22, 1936, in Lincoln, NE, he was a son …

Newly elected Mayor Tony Junious of Summerton celebrated a year in office recently. Mayor Junious immediately got to work after his swearing in. Over the last year, Mayor Junious has celebrated …

Superheroes are not born every day, but on Jan. 4, 2021, a superhero entered this world. At just two years old, Amos Mark Allen Winstead saved several young lives. His mother Vanessa Bell and …

The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) is coming to Clarendon County for Stop Three of their season on the Santee Cooper Lakes. This is a three day tournament that will officially begin …

McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion, a 678-acre master-planned gated lakefront community near Santee, SC, will host a two-day open house celebration to allow exploration of its expansive 1,000-home …

The turtles are right on cue! Biologists counted South Carolina’s first two sea turtle nests of the season this morning: the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) Corinne Johnston …

Camp Happy Days at Camp Bob Cooper will take place this summer from Jul. 1-Jul. 8. In honor of the 40th camp this year, the theme is ‘Back to the Future.’ The staff will be taking the …

The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the implementation of the “Are You OK” program. This is a program designed to help check on the well being of our elderly as …

On Thursday afternoon, May 18th an inmate died by suspected homicide. Jerry Wilson Jr., age 26. An autopsy will be performed May 23rd. The ongoing investigation is being handled by …

On Thursday May 18th Governor and Mrs. Henry McCaster came to Clarendon County for an event hosted by Sonny and Ann Sanders in honor of Clarendon County House Representative District 64, …

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training beginning Tuesday, May 23, to those …

Scott’s Branch High School senior, Nnamdi Hopkins, received the prestigious 2023 Gates Scholarship. Nnamdi is a senior at Scott’s Branch High and is the first student from the school to …

Clarendon County Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting on May 8. After approval of the agenda and the approval of minutes from the Apr. 10 meeting and the minutes from the budget workshop …

Nate Rowe, a senior and team captain, was selected as an All SCISA second team defensive player.  He played in all 16 games and was the linchpin of the Swampcats …

 The next Central Carolina Technical College Area Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in Building 500, President’s Conference Room on Main Campus, …

Clarendon County School District, in partnership with the Carolina Family Engagement Center, held Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies in Manning and Turbeville, officially urging students and families to begin …

After a three-year hiatus, the Birdfest bluegrass music festival returned this year and your Manning Lions volunteered to work the gate.   Prior to the May 5-6 event, they created packets for …

Clarendon County School District in partnership with the Carolina Family Engagement Center (Columbia, SC) will be promoting literacy throughout our county in a very unique way. Book vending machines …

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is moving the opening day of the Alligator Lottery Applicationsto June 1. The deadline to apply is being moved to July 15. With our new vendor, …

Three Manning High School students received $2500 Chick-fil-A (CFA) Leadership Scholarships based on their academic achievements and professional, work-based learning at Chick-fil-A Manning. …

Laurence Manning officially opened their new playground on Tuesday.   The playground features all new equipment, sidewalks, and a basketball court. Funds for the project were raised by the …

We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Barrineau has been selected as Principal of East Clarendon Middle/High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Barrineau is well known in the community as a …

Kingstree’s own, Darius Rush, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts last week on day three of the 2023 NFL Draft. A former C.E. Murray War Eagle and South Carolina cornerback, Rush was the No. …