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Pinewood man struck, killed in hit-and-run
PINEWOOD – A 48-year-old Pinewood man was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle around 7 a.m. March 25 on Elliott Road about two miles south of Pinewood. Clarendon County Coroner … more
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Laurence Manning Academy students represent school in music festival and Miss S.C. Teen pageant
PHOTOS PROVIDED Students of Laurence Manning Academy recently participated in the SCISA Music Festival hosted at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. Each student representing LMA earned a gold medal for their … more
Clarendon County School District employee to lead state insurance trust
An employee of Clarendon County School District has been tapped to lead an insurance trust at a state department starting April 3. Lyde Graham, director of operations for CCSD, will join the South Carolina School Boards Association as director of … more
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New trailhead at Lake Marion will have parking, seawall, dock
Clarendon County Planning Commission approved a rezoning certification for a new trailhead to be placed at Lake Marion for the Palmetto Trail. Ted Felder, deputy administrator for county council, presented the request to the commission during … more
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Clarendon briefs: Easter Egg Hunt, Pilot Club Yard Sale, Parks and Recreation volunteers needed
Free Easter Egg Hunt set for April 8 MANNING - The Clarendon County Recreation Department is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. April 8 at J.C. Britton Park, 3057 Raccoon Road. The Easter Egg Hunt is free. Ages will be divided … more
Clarendon Planning Commission denies livestock zoning request, approves another Dollar General
For the second time in just more than a year, Clarendon County Planning Commission denied approval of zoning request for livestock at Tuesday night's meeting. Kirk and Barbara O'Leary requested zoning certification to combine two plots of land in … more
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Manning man arrested on murder charges in connection to February drive-by shooting
MANNING — An 18-year-old Manning man was arrested on Wednesday, March 22, and charged with murder in the Feb. 2, 2023, death of a Manning woman who was struck by gunshots fired into her home in … more
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Fire destroys Summerton house, no one injured
SUMMERTON - A fire destroyed a home on North Church Street in Summerton early in the morning on Monday, March 20. At 2:29 a.m. March 20, Clarendon County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a structure fire on North Church Street. Four … more
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Virginia man involved in Alcolu hostage incident denied bond
ALCOLU - A Virginia man involved in a hostage situation on March 9 in Alcolu will remain behind bars until his trial. Clarendon County Sheriff Tim Baxley said a Clarendon County bond court judge denied bond to Ronald Ray Broadnax on March 16, … more
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Clarendon Chamber, Planning Commission affected differently by COVID-19
Looking back on COVID-19 in Clarendon County three years from its onset, two departments that deal with local businesses stand in two different places. The Planning Commission and the Chamber of Commerce have had two different outcomes three … more
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Clarendon County Council OKs pay bump for elected officials
In January, after the implementation of raises for Clarendon County employees, elected officials asked Clarendon County Council for raises, too. Fast forward to March, and those raises were granted even though two positions were already making above … more
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Clarendon council approves reforming of committee to look into renovating, modernizing Weldon Auditorium
An old committee in Clarendon County is being brought back to life nearly seven years later, with a new name and new members and a goal to renovate Weldon Auditorium. Clarendon County Council was presented a Committee of Temporary Standing to … more
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Town of Turbeville to see new library in 2025
Turbeville is starting to see some growth. A new library is set to be built in the next few years. Clarendon County Council unanimously approved county administration's signing of a contract with Craig, Gaulden and Davis Inc. to construct a … more
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Clarendon briefs for March 17, 2023: City council meeting change, free pancakes, first responders appreciation, food giveaway and more
City of Manning changes date and time of City Council meetings MANNING - Manning City Council will be meeting at 6 p.m. on every second Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers at 29 W. Boyce St. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. April … more
Clarendon Hall students earn top awards at SCISA Music Festival
Four students from grades 4-8 represented Clarendon Hall at the SCISA (South Carolina Independent School Association) Music Festival held March 9 at the University of South Carolina School of Music … more
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Clarendon County Council approves $5K for 2 Puddin Swamp Festival, Briggs v. Elliott Cultural Festivities
It is soon festival season in the tri-county area, but with festivals come costs, and two big festivals are coming to Clarendon County. During Monday night's regular Clarendon County Council meeting, members approved a total of $5,000 to go to … more
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Clarendon district, leaders to help parents get kids ready for school, work
For parents who are about to send their kids off to kindergarten, college or into the workforce, Clarendon County leaders are here to help. On Saturday, March 18, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Manning High School, community leaders will join … more
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Manning High Connection Jazz Band receives Superior rating at performance assessment
PHOTOS PROVIDED The Manning High School Monarch Connection Jazz Band recently received a Superior rating in the South Carolina Band Directors Association Jazz Performance Assessment at Newberry College. Kelvin Pearson and Devin Fallow were named … more
Clarendon residents raise concerns about proposed I-95 toll booth, road signs
Clarendon County residents raised strong concerns about local roads and a new library during public comment at a regular council meeting Monday. Clarendon County Council allows five speakers to address council for a maximum of three minutes at … more
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Families pack the Weldon Auditorium for Striped Bass Festival Pageant
Baby Miss, Tiny Miss, Petite Miss, Wee Miss, Little Miss, Young Miss, Teen Miss and Miss were all crowned at Weldon Auditorium in Manning on Saturday night at the Striped Bass Festival Pageant. One by one, the 44 contestants emerged from curtains … more
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