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43rd Clarendon Striped Bass Festival was a huge success
While it might take a few weeks to get exact numbers, the 43rd Striped Bass Festival attendance can be "compared favorably to last year." Clarendon County Tourism Director Jesse Surette said the festival certainly peaked several years before … more
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Taste of Clarendon back for 2nd year following COVID-19 shutdown
Get those taste buds ready for another round of the annual Taste of Clarendon with delicious aromas of food surrounding the Summerton area. 2023 was the year Taste of Clarendon made its comeback after being postponed for several years because of … more
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Richland judge rules candidate can remain on June Dem Primary ballot
On April 24, a Richland County judge heard a motion for a temporary restraining order and permanent injunction against the South Carolina Democratic Party. According to information given to The Sumter Item, Judge Joslyn Newman presided over the … more
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Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean-energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and … more
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Guardian ad Litem training for Clarendon and Sumter counties offered online beginning May 28
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Clarendon and … more
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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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