Clarendon briefs, Feb. 4, 2022: Oyster roast, pageants and more

Clarendon County Jr. Chamber Oyster Roast on Feb. 12

MANNING – The Clarendon County Jr. Chamber will host its annual Oyster Roast from 6-10 p.m. Feb. 12 at the National Guard Armory, 2883 Raccoon Road.

You’ll be able to enjoy some good jams by Clarendon County native Shawn Bilton.

The annual event offers delicious oysters, Beaufort stew and perlo rice plus lots of sides and drinks.

Tickets are $40/single and $70/couple.

For more information on the event, please contact the Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce at (803) 435-4405.

Miss Clarendon and Miss Clarendon Teen Pageants on Feb. 19

MANNING – The new Miss Clarendon and Miss Clarendon Teen will be crowned Feb. 19 at Weldon Auditorium.

The pageant will begin at 6 p.m.

The competition is open to young ladies ages 13 to 26. Areas of competition include private interview, talent, evening gown, teen fitness, on-stage question, and social impact initiative pitch.

The Miss winner will receive a $500 scholarship.

Miss Clarendon is an official preliminary to the Miss South Carolina and Miss America organizations.

If you would like additional information, please email: missclarendonpagenat@yahoo.com

MHS Baseball 2022 Alumni Game and Field Dedication on March 12

MANNING - Get ready to play some baseball and remember one of Manning High School's most beloved teacher and baseball coach the late Rick Coker at 1 p.m. March 12 at the MHS baseball field on Pine Street.

The gates will open at 11 a.m. Adult tickets are $5 and children 12 years old and younger get in free.

Organizers of the event are encouraging Coker's former players to play in the annual alumni game as a way to honor Coker's memory. Players are asked to make a $40 donation to participate in the game. The donation includes a meal the day of the game and a T-shirt. In order to guarantee your T-shirt, please send information and your donation before March 4. Players can register by filling out a participation form and making their donation addressed to Coach Justin Gandy at MHS's front office or it can be mailed to the school. Make checks payable to Manning High Baseball. All additional donations are also appreciated.

Players need to provide their name, daytime and evening telephone numbers, email address, graduation year, position played and T-shirt size.

Bassmaster Elite returns to Santee Cooper Lakes on March 17

CLARENDON COUNTY – The third stop on the Bassmaster Elite Series will be held on the Santee Cooper Lakes March 17-20 at John C. Land III Sport Fishing Facility, 4404 Greenall Road, Summerton.

The anglers will compete for the biggest five bass with a 14-inch minimum.

Take off at 7:30 a.m. in flights.  Weigh-in will be held at 3:30 p.m.

For more information, log onto bassmaster.com

The Striped Bass Festival returns on April 29

CLARENDON COUNTY – The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce is asking for folks to “save the date” for the 2022 Striped Bass Festival scheduled to be held April 19-30.

More information on events will be available from the Chamber, call (803) 435-4405 for additional information.