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Life in the Palmetto State: Just who is driving this bus anyway?
This offering this week will be a bit out of the norm for me. This is really not my style to point fingers, but this I think needs pointing out. And yes, it will come across negatively to begin with, but read on to the end and see if you agree with … more
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Clarendon briefs: Vote early starting Oct. 19, holiday events start next month
Vote early Oct. 19-31 Early voting begins on Monday, Oct. 19, and ends Saturday, Oct. 31. Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Monday-Saturday). Early voting centers will be closed on Sunday, Oct. 25. In Clarendon, go to the County … more
Life in the Palmetto State: Grace, the gift of eternal life
"Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that will pardon and cleanse within. Grace, Grace, God's Grace, Grace that is greater than all our sin." Such sweet lyrics to a beautiful song and so poignant. For the last few weeks and into the … more
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Clarendon briefs: Annual symposium coming up next week, 5K and fun run Oct. 10
Sign up for annual symposium Immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world and the significance of the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution during the 24th Francis Marion Symposium, being held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. The theme this … more
Residents rally behind Clarendon coroner as $142K budget cut strains office
Clarendon County Coroner Jacqueline Blackwell defended her office's workload, staffing and budget before county council at the Sept. 14 meeting, arguing that a more than $142,000 budget cut has hindered her ability to serve grieving families. In … more
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State advocates welcome new data center moratorium in Clarendon but say gaps remain
Clarendon County Council has adopted a six-month moratorium on new data centers and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Environmental advocates say they are grateful for the pause but want the county to close a loophole and be more transparent … more
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Clarendon briefs: Oct. 4, 2026
Yard sale is Saturday, Oct. 3 MANNING - Manning United Methodist Church, 17 E. Rigby St., will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. All proceeds will benefit the church's youth missions, outreach, programs and … more
Life in the Palmetto State: The Constitution, Revolution and SAR
One of the great things about being a member of Clarendon County Historical Society is that we get to hear dynamic speakers that are at the top of their craft. I am serving as the president of our group, and that affords me extra … more
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I-95 lanes reopen almost 24 hours after multi-vehicle wreck on bridge over Lake Marion
Dozens of cars, trucks and 18-wheelers piled up onto each other in a chain reaction of collisions that shut down the southbound Interstate 95 bridge over Lake Marion on Thursday morning for almost 24 hours. Multiple drivers involved and on scene … more
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All lanes reopen on I-95 SB bridge over Lake Marion in Clarendon County after multi-vehicle pileup wreck
UPDATE:  All lanes are open at 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2. UPDATE: As of 8 p.m. Oct. 1, wreckers and S.C. Department of Transportation crews have told drivers and their passengers they are about … more
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UPDATED: All lanes open on I-95 southbound bridge over Lake Marion in Clarendon County after wreck
Columbia (Oct. 1, 2026) – All I-95 southbound lanes across Lake Marion in Clarendon County are closed at this time due to a multi-vehicle crash that occurred earlier this morning, Oct. … more
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McLeod Health Clarendon honors Service Awards recipients
MANNING - On Tuesday, Sept. 8, McLeod Health Clarendon employees were recognized for their years of dedicated service during the 2026 Employee Service Awards Luncheon.During the ceremony, 63 employees were honored for their contribution to the … more
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Life in the Palmetto State: A night that turned into weeks
Thirty-seven years ago Tuesday, Sept. 22 (1989), Hurricane Hugo crashed into the South Carolina coast in the wee hours of the morning with a fury not experienced before or after, thank goodness. I remember it well, for I lost my house and the … more
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Palmetto Adult Medicine in Sumter welcomes Dr. Deanne Wirth
MANNING—McLeod Health welcomes Deanne Wirth, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Wirth joins Dr. Kristen Herring, Dr. Harry Jordan, Dr. Andrew Reynolds, Dr. Hugh Stoddard, and Advanced Practice … more
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SCDOT to conduct temporary lane closure on I-95 for Lake Marion Bridge Replacement Project
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct a temporary lane closure on I-95 for the Lake Marion Bridge Replacement Project starting the night of Tuesday, Sept. 22.  … more
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Clarendon briefs: Cornhole tournament, church yard sale and fishing tournament coming up
To add your event to the Clarendon Briefs, please email pressrelease@theitem.com with Clarendon Briefs in the subject line. Manning Farmers Market MANNING - The Manning Farmers Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through October … more
Clarendon OKs 6-month pause on data centers as residents push for more info on Project 59
A proposed data center, questions about the county's authority over it and concerns about water, electricity and the environment dominated a tense Clarendon County Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14. Council unanimously approved the third and … more
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2 charged in connection to armed robbery in Turbeville
Two men have been charged in connection to an armed robbery that occurred in Turbeville in early September. Nija’Ray B Singletary, 19, of Turbeville, and Quvante Lee Pinesett, 23, of New Zion, … more
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UPDATE: Coroner IDs driver in tractor trailer fatal wreck on I-95 near Clarendon
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle wreck involving a semi-truck. According to Master Trooper William Bennett, at about 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the driver of … more
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Clarendon briefs: Concert celebrates end of summer, fish fry fundraiser coming up
To add your event to the Clarendon Briefs, please email pressrelease@theitem.com with Clarendon Briefs in the subject line. End of Summer Concert MANNING - Manning's Summer Concert Series will hold its End of Summer Concert from 6:30 to 8:30 … more
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