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New play meant to `uplift' struggling families, author says
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 - … more
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Paying for end-of-life care
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 … more
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Manning Junior High School 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
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. A-B … more
Pet of the Week: Feb. 21, 2012
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 … more
Swamp Fox Archers host `Wounded Warriors' at tournament
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, … more
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Manning Primary School 2nd Nine Weeks Honor Roll
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 … more
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History comes alive at LMA `Wax Museum'
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 … more
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The brotherhood among archers
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 … more
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Heart-valve replacement a 'way of life' for Manning woman
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 … more
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Reflect on `uncommon courage' during Black History Month
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. I … more
Mobile Library: Feb. 14, 2012
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., … more
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Wildlife Refuge holding bird count Saturday
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 … more
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Chamber welcomes two businesses, celebrates move for another
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 … more
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Brief Encounters: Feb. 14, 2012
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, … more
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Up, UP and Away: Manning High ROTC club fires rockets, flies planes for fun
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 … more
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Pet of the Week: Feb. 14, 2012
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 … more
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Brief Encounters: Feb. 7, 2012
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 … more
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Pet of the Week: Feb. 7, 2012
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 … more
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Kids that can save your life
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 … more
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Clarendon Mobile Library: Feb. 7, 2012
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., … more
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