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John Landon Black Foundation to open addiction resource center April 25 in downtown Manning
Entering age 25, some individuals start a journey filled with milestones like college graduation, independence with their own apartment and striving toward personal goals; yet, beneath this can hold the weight of burdens, leading some to seek … more
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Get ready to 'Move More' during April heart health challenge
As the annual Sumter Clarendon Heart Walk quickly races toward us, Thompson Construction Group and members of the heart walk urge residents to get involved with a month-long challenge. The Move More Challenge is a 30-day challenge of movement … more
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Knowledge, skills and experience: Clarendon County Fire Rescue holds monthly training
According to the United States Fire Administration, residents of a home could have less than two minutes to escape a home fire once the smoke alarms start to sound. This situation is when local volunteer and career firefighters arrive on scene … more
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Preparing your garden? Don't miss Clarendon County Master Gardeners' Tomato Plant Sale on Good Friday
MANNING - It's that time of year again. The Clarendon County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Tomato Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, on the Mill Street Side of the Land, Parker, Welch Law Firm's … more
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Golfers raise money again for Second Chance Animal Shelter
A Second Chance Animal Shelter's 16th-Annual Charity Golf Classic, held Saturday, March 23, on the Players Course at Wyboo is now one for the record books. But the weather had threatened to not cooperate, with week-long forecasts of rain beforehand. … more
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Miss Striped Bass Festival Pageant held at Weldon with 8 divisions
The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant was held Saturday, March 9, at Weldon Auditorium. Competition included eight age divisions. Winners were: Baby Miss - Harrison Juel Evans; Tiny Miss - Briella Grace Hodge and Karsyn … more
Huggins Hill subdivision's final plat approved south of Manning
A subdivision's planning is complete with final approval from Clarendon County Planning Commission. Huggins Hill, formerly known as Project Hardy, has been in the works in Clarendon County for nearly two years, first in 2022 by adding 64 … more
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Leftover land from North Shore project approved to be used for new homes in Clarendon County
Out of two similar proposals, one was tabled because of size concerns at a recent Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. On Monday, March 19, commissioners heard a proposal from Brent Waynick for zoning certification to subdivide a … more
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McLeod Health Clarendon Nurse-Family Partnership 'is like family' for 1st-time mothers
Becoming a first-time parent is exciting, but it can also be terrifying to those who are not prepared or don't have the support system they need to get through the first two years of their child's life. Each year in South Carolina, one in five … more
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Groups request more money for expanded Briggs v. Elliott Festival
A Clarendon-based action group has requested over $40,000 for the annual Briggs v. Elliott Festival, a historic case that is reaching its 70th anniversary this year. On March 12, during a Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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Ridgeville pro wins St. Croix Bassmaster Open on home fishery, Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Amid the rainy, windy conditions, a late-morning kicker lifted Kyle Austin to a final-day catch of 27 pounds, 8 ounces. That gave him a three-day total of 83-7 and a victory Saturday, March 9, at the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at … more
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Clarendon Hall students earn top awards at SCISA Music Festival
SUBMITTED On Thursday, March 7, four students from grades 5-12 represented Clarendon Hall at the SCISA (South Carolina Independent School Association) Music Festival held at the University of South Carolina School of Music. According to SCISA, … more
Puddin' Swamp Festival approved for $6K from council
Festival season is upon us, but with festivals come costs, which means Clarendon County must approve requests to pull from the hospitality tax fund. Throughout the year, Clarendon County Council … more
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April 10-20 named National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by Clarendon County Council
As April approaches, Clarendon County has dedicated a week for national public safety telecommunicators in honor of the men and woman of law enforcement, firefighting, EMTs and paramedics. April … more
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Clarendon projects near completion, 1 at a standstill
Three months into 2024 and many Clarendon County Administrator reports later, projects that have been in the works for years and months are nearing their end. During a March 11 Clarendon County … more
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Clarendon Board appointments cause public suggestion
Clarendon County Council has officially appointed and reappointed a total of nine people to three boards in the area. On March 12, council members unanimously approved all board appointments and … more
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Clarendon Council member A.C. English announces he is not running for reelection
After nearly 16 years, Clarendon County Councilman district 2 representative, A.C. English announced he will not run for re-election in his county seat. Before council adjourned at the March 12 … more
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LMA becomes first in Clarendon to be a Grief-Sensitive School
A local Clarendon private school has received hundreds of dollars in a grant from a grief-sensitive initiative organization. Lawrence Manning Academy recently received a $500 grant from New York … more
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Sen. Kevin Johnson recognized as 1 of 13 S.C. Health Policy Fellows
A local lawmaker has been recognized as a South Carolina Health Policy Fellow by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, was one of 13 … more
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Clarendon County School District superintendent's contract extended
Clarendon County School District board members have officially extended the district superintendent's contract with no pay raise. Every year superintendents across the state receive an annual evaluation, which is typically discussed in … more
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