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Clarendon County is stepping into the national spotlight thanks to a recent segment on the Viewpoint Project with Dennis Quaid, which highlights the county’s growing success in workforce …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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3/27/25
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Some Orangeburg County lawmakers are supporting a proposal to build a $1 billion casino and resort in the Santee area.
“I think all our citizens are tired of the many years of all the talk …
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Gene Zaleski, The Times and Democrat
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3/27/25
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Authorities have recovered the body of a missing kayaker from Lake Marion, following a search that began Saturday after an unoccupied kayak was found floating in the water.
The South Carolina …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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3/20/25
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A 16-year-old Calhoun County resident is facing murder charges after allegedly hallucinating and fatally shooting a neighbor, authorities say.
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office confirmed …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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3/20/25
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Manning Early Childhood Center (MECC) students gathered in their school garden on Feb. 27 to plant a piece of space history, an official NASA Moon Tree. The sweet gum seedling, which traveled over …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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3/7/25
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As wildfires rage across South Carolina, Clarendon County Fire Rescue (CCFR) officials are urging residents to follow the statewide burn ban and help stop further destruction. Since Wednesday, over …
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by Alex Feagin
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3/3/25
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Those who live in or frequent Clarendon have probably noticed an interesting blue food truck parked in multiple areas of the county. This new food truck is Guat-a-Taco, owned by Army veteran Henry …
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by Katherine Hutchinson
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3/2/25
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Local event décor is getting a fresh burst of creativity from Martha Burrows, the heart and hands behind Blooms by Burrows. Martha’s passion for floral design is deeply rooted in family …
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by Alex Feagin
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3/2/25
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Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church has stood as a beacon of faith, resilience, and fellowship for more than 150 years. Founded shortly after the Civil War by 50 freedmen and women who first …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/28/25
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The Clarendon Hall Saints Varsity Softball team was recognized at the South Carolina State House on Wednesday for their historic third consecutive SCISA 2A state championship. The team, coaches, and …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/27/25
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Born in the small rural town of Silver in Clarendon County, Althea Gibson grew up to become one of the most influential figures in sports history. Breaking barriers in both tennis and golf, Gibson …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/13/25
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Clarendon Hall has been a staple in education in Summerton since 1965 and lately, it’s been getting a lot of upgrades. Since 2020, over $1.9 million in investments have been made in the …
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by Katherine Hutchinson
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2/13/25
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If given the chance to live like you were dying, what would you do with your time? If you were told you had three to six weeks left on Earth, who would you spend your days with?
For beloved …
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By Leigh Ann Maynard and Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/12/25
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For Meesha Witherspoon, the past is not just something to be remembered. It is something to be preserved. As the Director of the Clarendon County Archives, Witherspoon dedicates her career to …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/7/25
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Kim Coulter, a longtime resident of Sumter and military family transplant, has taken the reins as Director of Second Chance Animal Shelter in Clarendon County. With a steadfast commitment to animal …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/2/25
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The eleven ceremonial shovelers, each topped with white construction hats, stood tall in the moist soil under the gray overcast skies. The audience was filled with dignitaries, including school …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/31/25
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In an ambitious move to modernize agriculture in South Carolina, researchers at South Carolina State University are combining robotics and artificial intelligence to address the needs of underserved …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/23/25
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Sheriff Timothy "Tim" Baxley was officially sworn in for his third term as Sheriff of Clarendon County during a ceremony held on January 7 at the Clarendon County Courthouse. Surrounded by …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/17/25
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Charles and Shera Sweat of Manning rang in the new year with a joyful addition to their family. The couple welcomed their baby boy, Chavez, at 4:25 p.m. on New Year’s Day at McLeod Health …
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by Melissa McCoy-Foust
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1/9/25
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A mother’s resolve to overcome her daughter’s life-threatening illness has grown into a mission to serve others. Eliana Jenkinson, founder and director of Well Watered Ministries, …
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by Melissa McCoy
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12/25/24
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