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Church news: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Love Covenant Church, 245 Oswego Highway, announces: - Saturday, May 4 - A free yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clothing, shoes, household items and furniture will be available. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 325 W. Fulton … more
Traffic study planned after truck hits Liberty Hill home at Summerton intersection and other vehicles have damaged nearby properties
SUMMERTON - "One life is all it should take." That is what Ashley Robinson Thurman, her brother Jason and her husband, Will Thurman, have been repeating to themselves and the community since their home was crashed into earlier this month. The … more
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64 compete in Striped Bass Festival Dam Run
The 2024 annual Striped Bass Festival Dam Run was held on Saturday, April 20, with 64 participants and an average run time of 45 minutes. Barry Hiott came in first place with a gun time of 22 minutes and 53 seconds, followed shortly after by Sarah … more
New Clarendon administrator salary $55K less than former with no allowances
A few days after Clarendon County's chief financial officer was named the new county administrator, The Sumter Item received his contract and found his salary is $55,000 less than the former … more
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Gypsy is a hound mix who gets along with everyone she meets
Gypsy is a 3-year-old, tricolor female hound mix. Gypsy is spayed, current on vaccinations and tested negative for heartworms. She is on the smaller side, only weighing about 40 pounds. Gypsy is very friendly and seems to get along with … more
20-lot subdivision near existing neighborhood by Lake Marion gets approval despite public opposition
Despite heated discussion and residents' disapproval, the first phase of a new subdivision project by Lake Marion in Clarendon County was approved. During the Tuesday, April 16, Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting, John Gast of Shoreline … more
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Clarendon career center students learn at ICE Lab
Health science students at F.E. DuBose Career Center visited the McLeod Health Immersive Clinical Exploration (ICE) Lab recently. According to Clarendon County School District's Facebook page, "High-fidelity simulator manikins are … more
Clarendon County GAL holds candlelight vigil in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Clarendon County Guardian ad Litem Program held its eighth-annual candlelight vigil on Tuesday, April 16. Nearly 50 community members gathered in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month with Clarendon County GAL Program Assistant … more
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Clarendon library plans diaper giveaway, Burgers and Badges to meet community leaders, summer reading festival and more
The school year is slowing down, but Harvin Clarendon County Library has started kicking off some local events. For the rest of April, the library is taking in donations to give to Second Chance Animal … more
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Clarendon County terminates procurement director after arrest for assault, officials say
The former Clarendon Director of Purchasing and Procurement was arrested after reportedly assaulting a woman on Wednesday evening. After 11 p.m. on April 17, Manning Police Department officers … more
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Teens encouraged to apply to McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program
Teens looking to give back to their community this summer have an opportunity in McLeod Health Clarendon's Junior Volunteer Program. According to a news release from McLeod, youth volunteers will have the opportunity to work with … more
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Clarendon County school debt tax topic again after 20 years
Two decades after it was imposed, discussion about the school debt tax has resurfaced in Clarendon County. The school district asserted the necessity of renewing the tax for another 20 years, reigniting debate within the community. According to … more
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Puddin Swamp Festival returns for another year to Turbeville
Turbeville's annual Puddin Swamp Festival was held Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, in Turbeville Town Square, with rides, a parade, the Hartsville Bubble Guy, numerous food vendors and OLANTA on stage. Saturday's events included the Heart Walk, a … more
Summerton man dies in single-vehicle wreck on April 13
An attempt to escape law enforcement led to a fatal wreck in Clarendon County on Saturday  night. At around 11:50 p.m. on April 13, the driver of a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling south on … more
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2024 S.C., Clarendon County ballots are taking shape
November is seven months away, which means the area has a list of some of the South Carolina state and Clarendon County elections this year. Listed are current elected officials and candidates running for the seats. 6th Congressional District, … more
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Annual Striped Bass Festival 5K run is Saturday, April 20
It's that time of the year when residents get out their running shoes, tie up their laces and get to competing in the upcoming Striped Bass Festival 5K run. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Santee Dam, 1022 Randolph's … more
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Summerton Community Action Group denied $43K for festival funding, $20K approved for sidewalks
Clarendon County Council has denied a funding request for a local community action group for an upcoming festival but did approve some money for the event. In March during a regular Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Clarendon County Council gets update on wastewater, library, more projects
Clarendon County Administrator Lynden Anthony gave his last report as the interim administrator during the April council meeting and updated the public and council members on projects and recreational activities in the area. Projects Anthony … more
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April 2024 declared Fair Housing Month in Clarendon County to promote equal opportunities
Every year Clarendon County recognizes April as Fair Housing Month, and this month has once again been recognized for awareness. A resolution states Clarendon County wants to encourage equal-opportunity housing and to ensure fair housing … more
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Clarendon elected officials request hundreds of thousands of dollars for their 2024-25 budgets
It's budget season in Clarendon County, and with that comes elected officials presenting their budget requests to county council members, with one elected official requesting an assistant for a fourth time. For the upcoming fiscal year 2024-25 … more
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