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Jerry Isaacs

Jerry Lee Isaacs, 72, widower of Patricia Ann Brassie Isaacs, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at his home. Born July 24, 1952, in Anadarko, OK, he was a son of the late Sherman Lee Isaacs and the …

Katherine Bradham

Katherine “Kathi” Gardner Bradham, 76, wife of Joseph “Joe” Marion Bradham III, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at McLeod Hospice House. Born June 2, 1949, in Kershaw, she …

Betty Robertson

Betty Jean Kanipe Robertson, 83, widow of William Bradford Robertson, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Lake Marion Nursing Facility. Born March 11, 1942, in Sulphur Springs, NC, she was a daughter …

 

Carol Penberthy

Carol Maxine Hertz Penberthy, 90, widow of Paul Eugene Penberthy, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at her home. Born June 30, 1934, in Farmington, MO, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Lee …

Mt. Hope Scrolls: 4th of July, sweet corn, watermelon, hot dogs, hamburgers and blazing heat

Ah, 4th of July. It’s the best holiday ever. You don’t have to figure out something special. The holiday doesn’t depend on some special calendar calculations it isn’t on …

Free clothing giveaway set for July 12 in Summerton

The K & H Resource Center will host a free clothing giveaway beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at 45 South Church Street in Summerton. The event will offer new and gently used clothing …
Dr. Lynn Teague and Dr. Falecia Miller smile during the Summerton Rotary Club’s Annual Dinner on June 26 at Porter Jack’s, where Miller was sworn in as the club’s new president.

Rotary roundup: Summerton Rotary celebrates annual dinner and leadership transition

The Summerton Rotary Club gathered at Porter Jack’s on June 26 for its Annual Dinner, celebrating another year of service and passing the gavel to incoming president Dr. Falecia Miller. The …
Chili

Pets of the week 7/3

CHILI Hi, I’m Chili, a sprightly yet adorable lad just a couple of weeks shy of turning 1. Being that I’m part lab, part bully, I’ve grown quite a bit since I arrived at the shelter …
Announcements
Clarendon Republican Party meeting
Hello Clarendon County Republican Party! CCGOP Monthly Meeting is this Thursday Evening:  JULY 10TH @ 1 North Brooks St., Manning.  Doors open at 5:45 PM.  …
Pedalino calls town hall to address Summerton water concerns
As complaints continue to rise over water quality, delayed billing, and infrastructure failures in the Town of Summerton, State Rep. Fawn Pedalino is organizing a public town hall meeting aimed at …
Public hearings scheduled for Duke Energy rate increase
The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has announced a series of public hearings to gather feedback on Duke Energy Progress’ proposed rate increase, with one of the key …
Clarendon Cares Event
Dear Friends and Family, I greet you ith a joyful heart to announce that on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. we will host Clarendon Cares, a Candlelight Service in remembrance of loved one …

Clarendon's People and Places
Gwen Davis
Santee-Lynches volunteer honored with National Daily Point of Light Award
Gwen Davis, a dedicated volunteer with the Santee-Lynches Long-Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program, has been recognized with the prestigious Daily Point of Light Award, an honor that highlights …
L-R: Jerome Dupree, Josephine Dukes, Julius Dukes, and John Bonaparte stand beside the George Stinney Jr. memorial in Alcolu before resetting the gravel around the stone during the 81st anniversary remembrance on June 16, 2025.
81st anniversary of George Stinney execution observed in Alcolu
Eighty-one years after the execution of 14-year-old George Stinney Jr., a group of Clarendon County residents and visitors gathered Monday at a memorial site in Alcolu to remember the youngest person …
Happy birthday to Manning’s own Big Mama!
The Manning Times wishes a very happy birthday to Carol Lane—affectionately known as “Big Mama”—at Chick-fil-A of Manning. Big Mama is a beloved face and warm presence at the …
Residents gathered at two heartfelt Memorial Day events to honor the lives of military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Memorial Day events honor sacrifice in Clarendon County
Residents gathered at two heartfelt Memorial Day events to honor the lives of military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In Turbeville, the Turbeville Ruritan …
Percy Harvin of American Legion Post #35 delivers opening remarks during the Memorial Day Service held at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in Summerton on May 26, 2025.
Summerton gathers to honor fallen heroes at Memorial Day service
With reverent prayers, stirring music, and heartfelt words, the town of Summerton gathered Monday morning to honor those who gave their lives in service to the United States during a Memorial Day …
Education

Back to School Bash returns to Turbeville

  What began as one man’s mission to give back has grown into a major community tradition, as the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash returns to Turbeville Town Square on Friday, July 12, …

Let’s Read Clarendon seeks volunteers

Born out of a deep concern for the reading and comprehension challenges faced by children in underserved areas, Let’s Read Clarendon continues to foster literacy, confidence, and community …

Manning FFA Chapter wins State Championship

The Manning High School FFA Conduct of Chapter Meetings Team has been named State Champion at the South Carolina FFA State Convention, held this week in Greenville. The team will represent South …

South Carolina’s Education Scholarship Program hits 10,000 student cap for 2025-26

The South Carolina Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program has reached its enrollment cap of 10,000 students for the 2025–26 school year, the state Department of Education announced …
Police & Crime

Crime blotter 7/3

VANDALISM OF PROPERTY On April 16, 2025 officers responded to an area in Manning close to a school. An officer arrived on scene and observed a black male with a wooden board across the street in …

Man who died after pontoon jump in Lake Marion identified

The man who died after jumping off a boat in Lake Marion Friday night has been identified as Casey Lynch, 38, of Elloree, according to Orangeburg County Coroner Sean Fogle. Lynch reportedly …

Gunfire at Wausau Park prompts investigation

Authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred June 6 at Wausau Park, where gunfire rang out while children played basketball, leaving bullet holes in a nearby home but no reported injuries. …
Sports
Playing baseball with old, dirty equipment generated by artificial intelligence
Manning-Santee Post 68 Sr. couldn’t keep up with Horry Legion Baseball Senior 2025 and fell 11-1 on Monday. Horry Legion Baseball Senior 2025 got on the board in the bottom of the first …
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Badge Baker and Stacy Osteen pose with their framed pin flags after being crowned overall champions of the 2025 Shannon Greens Member Guest Tournament. The duo won the final shootout round to secure the title.
Duke and Amick take top honors at Shannon Greens Member Guest Tournament
Shannon Greens Golf Club hosted its 2025 Member Guest Tournament June 20–22, bringing together dozens of teams for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and community celebration. With flights …
Free football camp teaches life lessons beyond the game
While drills, passes and scrimmages may take center field, the upcoming Bigger Than the Game Football Camp at Scott’s Branch High School is designed to offer youth something far more lasting …
Manning-Santee Post 68 tops P15 Seniors 2025, 6-3
Manning-Santee Post 68 came out strong and never looked back in a 6-3 victory over P15 Seniors 2025 on Wednesday, June 18. Layton Morris set the tone early, blasting a two-run homer to right …

Obituaries
Annie Carter
Annie Lee Carter Palmer,81, widow of Robert Palmer, died Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. She was born June 9, 1944, in Manning, SC. A daughter of the late Henry and …
Earline Jones
Earline Elizabeth Gaymon Jones, 87, widow of Henry Allen Jones died Friday, June 27, 2025, at McLeod Regional Medical Center of The Pee Dee, Florence, SC. She was born May 23, 1938, in Summerton, SC. …
Mattie Bryant
Mattie Gandy Bryant, 82, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Prisma Health Tuomey. Born February 18, 1943, in Leesburg, FL, she was a daughter of the late James Gordon Gandy and the late Ruth M. …
Opinion
A New Generation: The cost of learning something new
One of my favorite quotes of all time is from professional boxer Ed Latimore: “Embarrassment is the cost of entry. If you aren’t willing to look like a foolish beginner, you’ll …
Mt. Hope Scrolls: Jontehenge and the summer solstice
The summer solstice is coming up. The earth’s axis tilts closest to the sun and it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. You may remember that from school many years ago. …