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Kevin Lightheart knew he wanted to be a CPA before he finished high school.
The decision traces back to a class assignment that required him to interview someone in a career he might want to …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/23/26
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For 40 years, Al Gibbons has been the person Clarendon County residents trusted with their numbers — and often much more than that.
This winter, the lifelong county resident is retiring from …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/23/26
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South Carolina officials are urging residents to prepare for a potentially dangerous winter storm this weekend, even as forecasters caution that the storm’s exact track and impacts remain …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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A unique fishing tournament that turns everyday casts into potential cash payouts is returning to the Santee Cooper lakes this spring—bigger, longer, and with more chances to win.
Bonus Bass, …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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As residents continue to raise concerns about water quality, billing errors and accountability in Summerton, a newly introduced bill in the South Carolina House aims to create a legal pathway for …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette told Clarendon County Republicans on Jan. 15 that she is running for governor to push what she called a business-first approach to state government, including a …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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Chairs were added and the room filled quickly Monday morning as residents from across Clarendon County gathered for the City of Manning’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, a reflection …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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Well Watered Ministries, a local nonprofit community outreach organization, will host two free community dinners this month following a strong turnout at its inaugural meal in late December.
The …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/22/26
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While the calendar may have turned to January, one of Manning’s most anticipated traditions is offering residents a final chance to linger in the warmth of the season as Soups, Stews, and Sweets …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/21/26
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Clarendon County residents are being encouraged to attend a public hearing Thursday night to help shape how future federal community development dollars are spent, following low turnout at a similar …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/21/26
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President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order to preempt states from passing new legislation or having laws on the books that regulate artificial intelligence, with some exceptions.
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BY FRANK KNAPP, SOUTH CAROLINA DAILY GAZETTE
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1/17/26
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The potential for significant snowfall across South Carolina is diminishing, though parts of the state could still see a rain-to-snow mix Sunday as a winter storm system moves through, according to …
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STAFF REPORT
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1/16/26
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Whew! We finally got through Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Now it is time for the Christmas Wine Story to come out. I’ve been holding on to this story for almost sixty years. Now all the …
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by Bobby Jonte
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1/16/26
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South Carolina could see a mix of rain and snow Sunday as a storm system moves across the region, though forecasters say uncertainty remains about how much cold air will be in place and where the …
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STAFF REPORT
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1/16/26
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Clarendon County has appointed Jason Dennis as the new chief of Clarendon County Fire & Rescue, county officials announced.
Dennis, a lifelong Clarendon County resident, will officially …
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STAFF REPORT
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1/16/26
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An 84-year-old Manning man was killed early Friday in a two-vehicle collision on South Carolina Highway 260, according to the Clarendon County Coroner’s Office and the South Carolina Highway …
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STAFF REPORT
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1/16/26
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When Lowe’s opens its new store in Manning later this month, Store Manager Rick Tagliarino said customers won’t just recognize a familiar blue-and-red sign — they’ll recognize the people …
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by Melissa Foust-McCoy
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1/16/26
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Saturday, Beverly and I went to an amazing show. No, it wasn’t a blockbuster premiere on the big screen. It wasn’t a Broadway play in New York. It wasn’t even a community theater with local …
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BY LEE REAVES
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1/16/26
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A surge of frigid air is settling across South Carolina, bringing sharply colder temperatures, gusty winds and the potential for dangerous winter conditions through Friday morning, according to the …
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STAFF REPORT
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1/15/26
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