Far be it from me to shame someone for getting themselves a little treat. Life is tough and little treats can be amazing. But I know the main problem we’re all facing right now is a lack of …
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by Katherine Hutchinson
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2/17/25
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If you are reading this, Groundhog Day 2025 is over. The outcome of Groundhog Day is probably still in jeopardy. Did Phil see his shadow? Did he even come out and what does it mean to me or lots of …
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by Bobby Jonte
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2/9/25
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There’s an old saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But when it comes to the never-ending parade of germs that have marched through my house since …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/8/25
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There are always outsiders who don’t quite fit in. Outsiders may be outside by an inch: an odd quirk keeps them out of the inner circle. Outsiders may be outside by a mile: their skin is the …
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by Clay Smith
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2/7/25
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Y’all. I am just so proud of the stories we’ve been able to share recently in The Manning Times. It’s a privilege to bring you the news and profiles that highlight the heart of our …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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2/2/25
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When my mother built the new house, I remember the fun of going to the furniture store. There were only two in town. We went to the high-end store, which meant not all the furniture was made of pine. …
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by Clay Smith
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1/30/25
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“It’s not you,” she said, “It’s me.” Something in her tone, her lowered eyes, and her shift in the chair told him it was a lie; it was definitely him. …
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by Clay Smith
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1/24/25
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From the time I was born until I was about six years old, my best friend was Mo. Mo was a German Shepherd, fiercely loyal and protective. My mother would tell me to play outside, knowing Mo would …
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by Clay Smith
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1/19/25
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Before diving into this piece, let me clarify – this is pure satire. It’s part of a lighthearted series exploring why public figures (who have no actual intention of running) would make …
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by Teddy Spencer
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1/10/25
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It’s that time of year again. Christmas cards and those great Christmas letters are going out. I love some of the Christmas letters where people brag on all their accomplishments or how well …
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by Bobby Jonte
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12/26/24
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Lately, I’ve been thinking about when my oldest daughter, Emily, was little. She’s 19 now and just graduated from the county’s Adult Education program, so I’m feeling more …
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by Melissa McCoy
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12/26/24
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Ah, College Football! What’s better than going to see your favorite team play? Flying to the game is the best. One of my first trips involving flying to a football game was watching The …
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by Bobby Jonte
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12/22/24
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Do you watch those prank shows? It’s the show that plays a trick on someone. Sometimes they bring in a person in disguise and a person pretending to be an old man is really a professional …
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by Bobby Jonte
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12/7/24
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Polo came back to town. Bet you didn’t know that Camden, South Carolina had a polo field. We they do. The filed hasn’t been used as a polo field in many years. This year they had a polo …
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by Bobby Jonte
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11/24/24
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As I reflect on the results of the national and local election, I hope that no matter who you voted for, you exercised your right to vote and made your voice heard. The process of voting is an …
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by Melissa McCoy
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11/14/24
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Do you know about all these podcasts? They are everywhere. Yes, I’m slow on finding out about these newfangled things. Actually, I’ve known about podcasts for a while but didn’t …
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by Bobby Jonte
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11/3/24
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The following story is a fictional Halloween tale.
Bobby had just turned 12, finally old enough for his parents to let him go trick or treating on his own this year. He was so excited about …
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by Katherine Hutchinson
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10/31/24
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We just had the super moon the other night. It was also a hunter’s moon. I’m not a big follower of the moon phases. This story is more about the number of moon phases.
When I was …
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by Bobby Jonte
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10/26/24
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It’s only a few weeks before the Presidential Election and a hurricane is about to hit Florida. I’m watching a Polka show. Yes, I’ve had enough.
If you think some election …
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by Bobby Jonte
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10/21/24
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It’s still there right beside the road. It’s a truck that was converted into a limousine. The strange thing about this truck happens to be that it has been sitting in the same place for …
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by Bobby Jonte
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10/13/24
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