Clarendon briefs for June 18, 2021: Free COVID-19 vaccine clinic, blood drive, hot day and more

Clarendon Health Department to hold Vaccine Clinic June 21

MANNING - The Clarendon Health Department, 110 E. Boyce St., is holding a free vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21.

Walk-ins are welcome. No identification, insurance or appointment is required.

All South Carolinians ages 12 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Clarendon CDC offers Outreach Program available now

MANNING - The Clarendon County Community Development Corporation's Community Outreach Program is available now.

Funded through the Department of Commerce, this initiative is offered to eligible applicants 65 years old and over, low to moderate income, handicapped/disabled and households with children ages 5-16.

The categories for funding are food, back-to-school clothing and utility bills. Applicants must make their own copies of current proof of income information, photo identifications of everyone 18 years old or older living in the household and a copy of their utility bill to submit when returning their applications.

Individuals who received assistance in 2020 are asked to not apply at this time so that others have a chance to receive aid.

Applications may be picked up from noon to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays only at the CDC office, 625 Spencer St. Applicants can sign in and pick up one application from a table located in the CDC's front office. In order to maintain safety protocols, there will be no long lines, congregating or large groups allowed.

Clarendon County Electronic Recycling Day set for June 26

MANNING - The Clarendon County Recycling Department is hosting an Electronic Recycling Day for Clarendon County residents only from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 26 at the county administration building, 411 Sunset Drive.

SHRED-WITH-US will be on site to shred important documents.

Items that will be accepted include: TVs with screens intact, monitors, video display devices, all intact computers, CPUs, keyboards, mice, printers, CD/DVD players, game consoles, small handheld electronics, cellphones, stereo tuners, radios, speakers, microwaves and vacuum cleaners.

Items that will not be accepted include: refrigerators, washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, mercury-containing devices (thermometers, fire alarms), hazardous waste chemicals, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes and bio waste.

For more information, call (803) 435-9384 or (803) 433-4004.

The Light Foundation to present Shining Light Awards on July 30

MANNING - The Light Foundation, a non-profit organization, will honor five individuals with its Shining Light Award at the First Annual Sapphire Ball - Black Tie Affair beginning at 6 p.m. July 30 at the Matric Center.

The Foundation's Board of Directors honors individuals and groups who make vital contributions in rural communities throughout the state and who make difficult decisions to enhance excellence and encourage others to follow in their footsteps.

For more information, contact Roderick Henson at (803) 999-7010 or visit www.lighthousefellowshipofchurches.com/i-am-the-light-foundation

Clarendon County Sheriff's Office hosts blood drive on July 8

MANNING - The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office in partnership with The Blood Connection is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on July 8 at the sheriff's office, 217 Commerce St.

To make an appointment, call (803) 460-3976 or (803) 460-1261.

All donors will receive a $20 gift card. All donors will be entered in a raffle for various gifts.

Clarendon County Sheriff's Office celebrates National Hot Dog on July 23

MANNING - The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office is celebrating National Hot Dog from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the sheriff's office, 217 Commerce St.

Stay inside your vehicle and drive through the front driveway.

The free hotdog meal will include a hotdog with chili, chips, a dessert and a drink.

For more information, contact Sgt. Annett Smith at (803) 435-4414 or (803) 460-3976.