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More than 50 volunteers pick up trash in preparation for anglers at John C. Land III landing
Fishing has become a staple in Clarendon County, and with the help of volunteers, anglers can come and fish clean waters surrounded by clean land. On Feb. 15, more than 50 volunteers gathered at John C. Land III Boating and Sports Fishing … more
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Clarendon briefs for March 1, 2024: Striped Bass Festival Pageant, spaghetti dinner fundraiser and more
2024 Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant March 9 MANNING - The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St. Competition will include eight age divisions including … more
Clarendon library springs into March with bookmobile stops and more
Happy meteorological first day of spring, March 1. Although the actual first day of spring is March 19, it's not stopping Harvin Clarendon County Library from ramping up a month of events for all ages. Since the early 2000s, Harvin Clarendon … 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
Johnson, Prothro reappointed to positions on Clarendon County Planning Commission
A current chairman and vice chairman will continue to serve another term on Clarendon County Planning Commission. In 2023, Larry Johnson was elected chairman of the commission to serve a one-year term. At a recent planning commission meeting, … more
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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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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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Nominations open for Best of Clarendon 2024 contest
Best of Clarendon is back, and that's cause for celebration. Nominations for The Sumter Item's annual readers' choice contest covering Clarendon County are being accepted in more than 200 categories now through March 12. The contest serves as … more
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Dean Rojas paces field to win Group B Qualifying Round at Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY-- For the first two hours of Group B’s second day on the water Friday at Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick, pro Dean Rojas of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, struggled to … more
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Wheeler earns seventh Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour Victory at Suzuki Stage Two on Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY -- During the final period of the final day of Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick , the Santee Cooper lakes that had churned out chunky bass all week simply shut down. At one … 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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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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Wheeler earns seventh Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour victory on Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - During the final period of the final day of MLF Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick, the Santee Cooper lakes that had churned out chunky bass all week simply shut down. At one point, the 10 pros duking it out during the … more
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Spring dynamic could be on display during Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY - Bassmaster Elite Series pro Bryan New is certain there will be plenty of bass to catch during the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Santee Cooper Lakes presented by SEVIIN. The Saluda angler is just not certain how he … more
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Clarendon poultry farm receives $140k grant
COLUMBIA - Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced on Monday, April 22, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean-energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels and … more
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Clarendon events: Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant, Silver Screen Matinee, spaghetti dinner fundraiser and more
Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant 5 p.m. March 9 MANNING – The Miss Striped Bass Festival Beauty Pageant will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St. … more
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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Annual Striped Bass Festival 5K run is Saturday, April 20
It's that time of the year when residents get out their running shoes, tie up their laces and get to competing in the upcoming Striped Bass Festival 5K run. Starting bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, at Santee Dam, 1022 Randolph's … more
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Summerton Community Action Group denied $43K for festival funding, $20K approved for sidewalks
Clarendon County Council has denied a funding request for a local community action group for an upcoming festival but did approve some money for the event. In March during a regular Clarendon County Council meeting, members of the Summerton … more
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