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When Sumter resident Kenya K. Harper began writing what would become "Treat Me Like a Lady" a decade ago, she was surrounded by family members suffering through divorce, infidelity and other marital woes.
Ten years later, Harper hopes the play - …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/21/12 01:00 AM
The nation spent 2009 and some of 2010 watching Capitol Hill struggle with healthcare reform. Though that reform was signed into law nearly two years ago, questions of how to pay for it are still a major issue, one that informs the current …
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Jennifer Byrd
Special to The Clarendon Sun |
2/21/12 01:00 AM
A Honor Roll
Quadri Bell, McArthur Bennett, Kacee Bensoussan, Eastoria Darley, Bailee Garneau, Kelly Koenig, Megan Mellerson, Janette Murdoch, Kaylin Ridgeway, Jesse Surette, Laura Thigpen, Ethan Thompson, Jared Thompson and Jabril Wilson.
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2/21/12 01:00 AM
Totem Woodby is a confident and friendly male Yorkshire Terrier mix. He's leash- and house-trained and would love to be adopted by a family with a fenced-in yard. Scruffles, a male wire-haired terrier, was rescued from the Clarendon County Animal …
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2/21/12 01:00 AM
The Swamp Fox Archers gathered Feb. 10-11 at their shooting range near Summerton's Crossroads Archery for the second of six tournaments scheduled for the 2012 season. The tournament course was built by club members on land owned by a local farmer, …
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Photos by Robert J. Baker and Kim Dault |
2/21/12 01:00 AM
2nd NINE WEEKS
Second Grade
Perfect Attendance
Zy'shawn Adger, Zeke Boaz, Sheilin Castillo-Tomas, Jazmin Conyers, Raven Crawford, Manuel Cruz, Jirion Dow, Jeh'Qwauyn Hilton, Landon Holladay, Cameron Hussey, D'Angelo Jackson, Anthony …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/21/12 01:00 AM
Laurence Manning Academy fifth-grade students performed as some of the greatest icons in American history on Friday in the school's gymnasium. Teacher Libby Anderson said students had to read a biography, write a presentation and then perform as …
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Photos by Robert J. Baker |
2/14/12 01:00 AM
Several Thursdays ago, Army Staff Sgt. Jorge Haddock and Staff Sgt. Ammala "Al" Louangketh walked into Crossroads Archery in Summerton. On active duty and currently stationed in Germany, the men had flown to Sumter to qualify for the archery portion …
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By KIM DAULT
Special to The Clarendon Sun |
2/14/12 01:00 AM
Dory Corbett won't ever run a marathon.
But she's all right with that. After numerous surgeries and three heart valve replacements, the 37-year-old mother of two is just happy to be alive.
Fifteen years ago, Corbett and her family's struggle …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
Each February, our nation pauses to commemorate Black History Month. It's a fitting observance to reflecton the selfless devotion of the many activits and pioneers whose leadership and sacrifices have spurred us toward a more perfect union.
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
DAVIS STATION
Feb. 22 - 2:30-4:30 p.m., J&E Superette.
LAKE MARION
Feb. 22 - 1-2 p.m., Lane's on S.C. 260.
MANNING
Today - 3:45-5:15 p.m., Tanner's on U.S. 301 South; 5:30-6:30 p.m., Scott's Fast Break.
Wednesday - 3:30-5 p.m., …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
NORTH SANTEE - The last bird walk of the winter will be Saturday at the Santee National Wildlife Refuge.
Participants are asked to meet at the refuge's Visitor Center at 7:30 a.m. with andy Harrison and Park Ranger Susie Heisey to visit at least …
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ROBERT J. BAKER
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce welcomed two businesses to Manning and celebrated the relocation of one of the city's longstanding businesses last week. Second Hand Rose, a new thrift store located where the Animal Shelter's store used to …
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Photos by Robert J. Baker and Gail Mathis |
2/14/12 01:00 AM
LIBRARY HOSTS AUTHOR, HISTORIAN
MANNING - Dr. John C. Griffin, author of "The War for Southern Independence: The Sesquicentennial Edition," will speak 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harvin Clarendon County Library, North Brooks Street, …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
When Manning High School Air Force ROTC instructor Master Sgt. Stevie Ward began recruiting students for the school's Aeronautical Club, he simply wanted his students to get a firm grasp of remote-controlled (RC) air craft and rocket …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
Harley is a big, healthy, friendly, one-and-a-half-year-old German Shepherd mix who loves people and would sure like to be adopted by a family with a big, fenced yard. Val is an affectionate, medium-sized Lab mix girl who reallly needs a family to …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/14/12 01:00 AM
COAST GUARD AUXILLIARY OFFERS BOATING SAFETY CLASS
MANNING - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will host a boating safety class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Clarendon County Emergency Services Complex, 219 Commerce St.
"About Boating …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/7/12 01:00 AM
When Waggy first came to A Second Chance Animal Shelter, 5079 Alex Harvin Highway, Manning, she had a litter of puppies in her care; now, her kids are all grown and she's still awaiting her "furever" home at the shelter. Domino is a sweet domestic …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/7/12 01:00 AM
Austin Seitz was determined to become a firefighter, but couldn't complete the recruit class during his sophomore year at Clarendon Hall while also playing sports and taking a full academic load. Now, the 17-year-old junior is joining 14 fellow …
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Photos by Robert J. Baker |
2/7/12 01:00 AM
DAVIS STATION
Wednesday - 2:30-4:30 p.m., J&E Superette.
Feb. 22 - 2:30-4:30 p.m., J&E Superette.
LAKE MARION
Wednesday - 1-2 p.m., Lane's on S.C. 260.
Feb. 22 - 1-2 p.m., Lane's on S.C. 260.
MANNING
Feb. 14 - 3:45-5:15 p.m., …
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Robert J. Baker
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2/7/12 01:00 AM