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Summerton woman faces DUI charge in connection to death of Mayor Junious
A woman has been charged in connection to a Jan. 27 car crash that killed Summerton’s first Black Mayor, Tony Junious. South Carolina Highway Patrol has charged 33-year-old Toni Singleton … more
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Pleasant Grove committee returns for 2nd phase of school restoration project
A year ago this month, Raymond Evans and the Pleasant Grove School Restoration Committee embarked on a journey to preserve the decades of history within the wooden walls of the historic school. Next week, the committee will come together again … more
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Volunteers needed ahead of bass fishing season for cleanup in Clarendon
Want to help as a volunteer but don't know where to start? Want to make sure the bass anglers coming to town have a clean area to fish? Well, look no further. Clarendon County Tourism Department and Santee Cooper are partnering for the second … more
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Sumter, Clarendon farmers face $10K in damage after copper wire theft
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
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Summerton's 1st Black mayor laid to rest
It's not a goodbye, it's a see you later. It's not a funeral, it's a celebration of life. Mayor Elder Dr. Tony Junious' life and legacy were celebrated one final time on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Scott's Branch High School, where he was a part of the … more
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Sen. Johnson, Rep. Pedalino come to agreement on 1 Clarendon school district lines map ahead of elections
Nearly 10 months in the making, Clarendon County's new school district lines map is now waiting on Gov. Henry McMaster's signature after two lawmakers have come to an agreement. In December 2023, Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and state Rep. Fawn … more
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First in the Nation tour stops in Manning, reminds people to vote Feb. 3
On Jan. 25 at Clarendon County Courthouse, residents and Auditor Patricia Pringle, chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison, Chairwoman of the S.C. Democratic Party Christale Spain, County Council Chairman Dwight … more
Clarendon children invited to get crafty at library to make Valentine's Day cards for seniors
What better way to celebrate the month of love than to decorate Valentine's Day cards for a senior citizen? Harvin Clarendon County Library invites children, parents and young adults to its Valentine's Day Card Decorating Drive for Local Seniors … more
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Summerton to hold special election after mayor's death
The Town of Summerton has named a mayor pro tempore and will hold a special election to fill the seat after the death of Tony Junious. Town council member Darion Canty will serve as mayor pro tempore until the special election is held. A … more
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Manning High School to have e-learning day again Friday due to bat activity in gym
After bats were discovered in its school gym, Manning High School will have an e-learning day today to keep students safe. MHS parents were notified Jan. 26 in a letter from South Carolina Department of Environmental Control about bat activity in … more
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Tony Junious' family and community mourns loss of Town of Summerton's first Black mayor
To know him was to love him. "My dad was silly, loving and overall a kind spirit," said Diamond Pringle, 27. These were the words most used to describe the mayor of Summerton, Tony Junious. He passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, after a car … more
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Hundreds gather for annual fundraising oyster roast in Summerton
A familiar event for Clarendon County brought in nearly 400 people to enjoy a delicacy to some, oysters. St. Matthias Anglican Church hosted its annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, Jan. 27, at Flowers Farm Tomato Shed in Summerton. Attendees … more
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Clarendon coroner names person in Saturday morning fatal as Summerton mayor
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell has released the name of the individual killed in a motor vehicle accident Saturday morning. Tony Junious, 48, was involved in a motor vehicle accident … more
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$1M Powerball ticket sold in Gable remains unclaimed
More than three months have passed since a $1 million Powerball ticket was sold in  Gable, South Carolina, in Clarendon County, according to a news release from the S.C. Education Lottery. The … more
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Summerton welcomes new town administrator from North Carolina
The Town of Summerton has welcomed a new town administrator, as the former administrator leaves next month. Kenneth Geathers moved from Hickory, North Carolina, to Clarendon County recently and has more than 15 years of experience in local … more
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Clarendon district assistant superintendent chosen as 1 of 48 for diversity program
GREENVILLE - Forty-eight leaders from across the Midlands, including the Clarendon County School District assistant superintendent, have been selected to participate in the Riley Institute's intensive five-month Diversity Leaders … more
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Clarendon Sun briefs: Paxville special called meeting, oyster roast, library events
Paxville Town Council Special Called Meeting will be on Jan. 30 PAXVILLE - Paxville Town Council will hold a special called meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, to discuss the town's grant for the town's park renovations. Everyone is invited to … more
Bed and breakfast coming to Players Course golf course area
A bed and breakfast is coming to Clarendon County near a golf course to accommodate overnight stays. Leroy Doyle requested permission from Clarendon County Planning Commission at the Jan. 16 meeting for placement of a residential bed and … more
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Food truck projects approved by Clarendon County Planning Commission after a few questions
Food trucks seemed to be a common theme at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, with all food truck-related items being approved. The first food truck agenda item was a request for zoning certification to permit the placement of … more
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Waste collection business approved despite Clarendon residents' concerns
A waste management service's request caused confusion at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting but was approved. A performance zone application from Shoreline Capital Group LLC was submitted to planning commission to approve a … more
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