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The following students were honored for their grades during the second quarter of the 2023-24 school year: Headmaster's Honor Roll Second grade: Evie Anderson, Bailee Arrants, Gentry Baggette, Henry Bryant, Nolan Calhoun-Robinson, Claire … more
A nonprofit organization has taken over services of the former Council on Aging in Clarendon County to provide more for residents. Established in 2016 by Kiz Everette, Vision by Design has assumed all former services provided by Clarendon County … more
SUMMERTON - Oysters, oysters and more oysters. That's what you will find at the 2024 St. Matthias Episcopal Church's annual Oyster Roast at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, at Roger Flowers Farm's Tomato Shed on K.W. Hodge Road off U.S. 301 between Manning … more
As the last day for the bookmobile for January in Clarendon County passes, don't fret, as February rolls in to bring more chances to visit the van. Since the early 2000s, Harvin Clarendon County Library has served its community with a mobile … more
When someone is truly passionate about their job, nothing can keep them from leaving, and this is especially true for a Clarendon County Fire Rescue member who has served in firefighting for 45 years. Dr. Bobby Ridgeway is a man who wears many … more
The second half of the 2023-24 school year is in the works, and school projects are still on track for completion by the end of this year. On Monday, Jan. 8, Clarendon County School District board members heard facilities updates from Donald … more
Tri-county law enforcement and public safety agencies reported totals of homicides for their respective county for 2023. For some totals, there are discrepancies in the differing definitions these agencies have of the singular term … more
Performance zoning and site plans were approved for the new Walker Gamble Elementary School during a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. Despite controversy in 2023 about the new school being built in Turbeville and possible … more
Sumter and Clarendon residents might have to prepare alternate routes for a few weeks starting at the end of January because of partial road closures for railroad maintenance. Because of railroad maintenance needed in the Sumter and Clarendon … more
Only a few weeks into her career, Clarendon County Deputy Administrator Sharmane Anderson was invited to the White House to sit in on an interview with first lady Jill Biden. On Jan. 11, Anderson made her way to Washington, D.C., for 24 hours to … more
"A successful garden is just like a house; a good foundation is key." Clarendon residents who love to garden, want to get into gardening or are just curious about the benefits of gardening, there is an event for you happening for free. Produce … more
On Jan. 15, Clarendon residents are invited to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement. Starting at 10 a.m. at the Billie S. Fleming Protective Services … more
Clarendon County School District has yet to provide documents or, according to a media lawyer, an appropriate response to numerous emails regarding a recent Freedom of Information Act request from The Sumter Item. On Nov. 29, 2023, Item reporter … more
As the new year unfolds, a new interim county administrator took office, giving his first monthly report on projects and reminders for the public. Lynden Anthony is serving as the interim Clarendon County administrator while also serving in his … more
City of Manning hosts MLK Day program Jan. 15 MANNING - The City of Manning will host a MLK Day program from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in the Manning Fire Department's Training Room of the Billie S. Fleming Protective Services Building, … more
Clarendon County is one step closer to officially updating its procurement code after statewide changes. During the Jan. 8 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
Five Clarendon County employees were recognized for their years of service to the county during a recent meeting. On Jan. 8, during the Clarendon County Council meeting, council members recognized employees for dedicated service of five years to … more
After Clarendon County received a clean audit report, Clarendon County Council approved the second reading of the 2023-24 fiscal year budget at the regular meeting of council on Monday, Jan. 8. Ordinance 2023-09 states the county adopted its … more
After months of several readings and a public hearing, the Clarendon County Planning and Zoning Department's Comprehensive Plan has been officially updated. Ordinance 2023-07 was first introduced to council in November when Planning and Zoning … more
Clarendon County Council members unanimously passed a 90-day moratorium on all new applications for solar farm developments on Monday, Jan. 8. Solar farm discussion in Clarendon has been a key topic in recent meetings after Clarendon County … more
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