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The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 47-year-old Serena Sweat, who has been missing for approximately a week. Sweat was last seen walking … more
A Manning woman is among nine individuals indicted in what federal prosecutors describe as a massive, multi-state Medicaid fraud scheme that stole more than $21 million from South Carolina taxpayers. … more
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 … more

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 … more
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. … more
The second annual Expungement and Pardon Summit will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, at the Clarendon County Courthouse, located at 3 West Keitt St. in Manning. The event is … more
Authorities are continuing to investigate a boating incident that left one person injured Wednesday evening in the Taw Caw Creek area of Lake Marion. According to Captain Charlotte McKee with … more

As summer travel season heats up, AAA – The Auto Club Group is urging motorists to take a closer look at dangerous driving behaviors that contribute to thousands of preventable traffic deaths … more
Five people were killed on South Carolina roadways over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The … more
Authorities are investigating a boating accident that left one person injured Wednesday evening on the Clarendon County side of Lake Marion. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural … more
The Manning Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl who was last seen late Monday night. Miriah Grant was reported missing from a residence … more

Five people were killed on South Carolina roadways over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend, according to preliminary figures released Tuesday by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety. The … more
failure to stop for blue lights On March 22, an officer was advised of four wheelers in and around the community of Bllewood riding around on the streets, making noise and causing issues. The … more
A Clarendon County man was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a pickup truck while walking along a highway in Sumter County, according to officials. James McCoy, 45, of Clarendon County, … more
The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information related to a burglary at Bob’s Body Shop on April 29, 2025, and the business is offering a $500 cash reward for tips that lead … more

Just one day after being appointed chief of police, Officer Alex White resigned from the Summerton Police Department, citing “terrible work conditions” and placing direct blame on Town … more
vandalism of property On March 17, an officer was dispatched to the Manning Walmart in reference to a civil disturbance that also involved property damage. Upon arrival, the officer met with the … more
A 60-year-old New York woman was arrested May 2 following a high-speed police pursuit that stretched across four South Carolina counties after what authorities described as a series of road-rage … more
Three people, including two from Sumter, have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of laundering millions of dollars in drug proceeds through China and the Middle East, the U.S. … more

ASSAULT/INTIMIDATION On March 9, an officer reported to an apartment compex within the city limits of Manning in reference to an attempted assault. Upon arrival, the officer met with the … more
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