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4 Clarendon County Sheriff's Office staff members receive service awards
Four staff members from Clarendon County Sheriff's Office received awards for their time serving the county. During the Feb. 12 regularly scheduled Clarendon County Council meeting, investigators and clerks were awarded for their service … more
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Second Chance Animal Shelter's Sanibel is eager to please
"Sanibel" is a 2.5-year-old, gray female Weimaraner/Lab mix. Sanibel is current on vaccinations, spayed, microchipped and tested negative for heartworms. She weighs about 50 pounds and tries her best to be a lap dog. Sanibel is an extremely … more
6 Clarendon advisory board members will serve for another 4 years
Six advisory board members have been reappointed, most going on nearly 20 years serving in the position. On Feb. 12, Clarendon County Council reappointed members of the Clarendon County Archives Advisory Commission to serve another four-year term … more
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Walker Gamble Elementary recognized as 'distinguished school'
A historic Clarendon County school has earned national recognition through a top honor program. Clarendon County School District announced Walker Gamble Elementary School was honored in February at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, … more
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Clarendon County procurement of goods code officially changed
After nearly 10 years and statewide changes, Clarendon County has officially updated its procurement code. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved ordinance 2023-08 that provides for regulations … more
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Clarendon surplus of $2.2M officially approved for FY 2023-24 budget, to be used for department purchases
Clarendon County Council has officially approved a surplus of millions of dollars after a clean audit report conducted for the 2023-24 fiscal year budget. Ordinance 2023-09 states the county adopted its fiscal year budget on June 12, 2023, and a … more
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Month of love inspires Clarendon library patrons to decorate cards for senior residents
From left, Alana Jones, LaKesha Meredith and Activity Director Jannett Conyers for Pocotaligo River Health and Rehab Center sort through handmade cards for Valentine's Day. Inspired by the month of love and an internationally known nonprofit … more
Clarendon residents asked to give input on solar ordinance at Feb. 15 meeting
Solar farms have been a hot topic in Clarendon and Sumter counties during the past few months, and some residents have raised concerns while community leaders try to come up with a game plan for reviewing Clarendon's solar ordinance. On Thursday, … more
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More details revealed in FOIA documents on investigation of Clarendon building inspector
Freedom of Information Act requests revealed more details regarding an investigation of a Clarendon County building inspector who was allegedly outside of his jurisdiction, approving site work with no site plans. In October 2023, The Sumter Item … more
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City of Manning says residents can expect refund on utility service fees by March 15
The City of Manning has issued a statement regarding mishandled service fee charges for utility payments. On Feb. 9, the city's Facebook page posted a notice to explain multiple service fee charges residents may have received in December 2023 … more
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Georgia Pacific-Clarendon gives $5K to local college for mechatronics program
Georgia Pacific-Clarendon has given thousands of dollars to a local college in support of mechatronics instruction. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, Central Carolina Technical College and Georgia Pacific-Clarendon, one of the world's leading makers of … more
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Secondary schools in Clarendon County focus on accountability, student needs
Secondary schools, those for grades six through 12, in Clarendon County have been working to address accountability and students' needs; February's theme is about planning and being intentional with instruction. Since the January Clarendon County … more
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Help Manning High School student council raise funds by attending Feb. 19 Clarendon County Food Truck Festival
Clarendon students need residents' help by attending an event, and it's easy to help by doing what many love - eating. Manning High School's student council is hosting its second-annual Clarendon County Food Truck Festival on Monday, Feb. 19, … more
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Summerton woman faces DUI charge in connection to death of Mayor Junious
A woman has been charged in connection to a Jan. 27 car crash that killed Summerton’s first Black Mayor, Tony Junious. South Carolina Highway Patrol has charged 33-year-old Toni Singleton … more
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Pleasant Grove committee returns for 2nd phase of school restoration project
A year ago this month, Raymond Evans and the Pleasant Grove School Restoration Committee embarked on a journey to preserve the decades of history within the wooden walls of the historic school. Next week, the committee will come together again … more
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Volunteers needed ahead of bass fishing season for cleanup in Clarendon
Want to help as a volunteer but don't know where to start? Want to make sure the bass anglers coming to town have a clean area to fish? Well, look no further. Clarendon County Tourism Department and Santee Cooper are partnering for the second … more
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Sumter, Clarendon farmers face $10K in damage after copper wire theft
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
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Summerton's 1st Black mayor laid to rest
It's not a goodbye, it's a see you later. It's not a funeral, it's a celebration of life. Mayor Elder Dr. Tony Junious' life and legacy were celebrated one final time on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Scott's Branch High School, where he was a part of the … more
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Sen. Johnson, Rep. Pedalino come to agreement on 1 Clarendon school district lines map ahead of elections
Nearly 10 months in the making, Clarendon County's new school district lines map is now waiting on Gov. Henry McMaster's signature after two lawmakers have come to an agreement. In December 2023, Sen. Kevin Johnson, D-Manning, and state Rep. Fawn … more
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First in the Nation tour stops in Manning, reminds people to vote Feb. 3
On Jan. 25 at Clarendon County Courthouse, residents and Auditor Patricia Pringle, chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison, Chairwoman of the S.C. Democratic Party Christale Spain, County Council Chairman Dwight … more
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