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MLF Bass Pro Tour begins Suzuki Stage 2 at Santee Cooper Lakes, $100K on the line
The Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is set to visit Clarendon County on Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 20-25, for the second event of the 2024 season - the Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes.The six-day tournament, hosted by the Clarendon County … more
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Sumter investigators seek information after non-fatal shooting on Monday
Sumter Police Department responded to a shooting Monday afternoon that left a man injured. Officers and Sumter County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Shannon/Red & White … more
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Puddin Swamp Festival returns for another year to Turbeville
Turbeville's annual Puddin Swamp Festival was held Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, in Turbeville Town Square, with rides, a parade, the Hartsville Bubble Guy, numerous food vendors and OLANTA on stage. Saturday's events included the Heart Walk, a … more
HopeHealth welcomes provider to serve Manning area
A nonprofit health care service has officially welcomed a new provider to serve the Manning area. On Feb. 20, HopeHealth welcomed Dr. Margaret Evans, MSPAS, PA-C, a physician assistant who will serve patients of Access Hope in Manning. "I am … more
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CHARLIE LEE HAMPTON
Charlie Lee Hampton, 74, husband of Katherine Thames Hampton and son the late the Rev. Powell Hampton Sr. and Rosa Odell Green Hampton, was born on March 4, 1950, in Sumter County. He departed this … more
Sumter County Council holds to current law that private roads be privately maintained
Tensions were high at the latest Sumter County Council meeting regarding talk of the conditions of private dirt roads. Councilman Carlton Washington of District 1 introduced a draft of an ordinance that, if it had passed, might be able to hold … more
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Lemira Elementary School celebrates kindness
It's Kindness Awareness Month, and the Lemira Elementary School Lions hosted Author Anne Ferguson, who wrote "You Can Sit with Me." The book centered on the theme of kindness. Students spoke about ways to be kind and learned about … more
Rev. Dr. Clay Smith: Reasons not to believe
When people say they do not believe in God, they have a reason. They may not have thought very much about the reason, but a subconscious reason is still a reason. Sometimes, the reason is hurt. They expected God to do something, and they were … more
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Volunteers needed ahead of bass fishing season for cleanup in Clarendon
Want to help as a volunteer but don't know where to start? Want to make sure the bass anglers coming to town have a clean area to fish? Well, look no further. Clarendon County Tourism Department and Santee Cooper are partnering for the second … more
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Nothing like home: Camden’s Davis brings friends for concert and camaraderie for filming of ‘Southern Songwriters’
If a premature five-star rating was ever applicable to a series, this would be the one. Camden-raised Patrick Davis ventured back to South Carolina from Nashville, Tennessee, bringing with him a few talented friends to perform for his friends, … more
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Clarendon residents request funding help from county for events, outreach services; birthday tribute given to county's Briggs v. Elliott plaintiffs
As 2024 progresses, committees and residents are asking Clarendon County Council to help with funding for events and organizations. During the Feb. 12 Clarendon County Council meeting, public comments were filled with requests about Juneteenth … more
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Movies with Isaiah: 'Lisa Frankenstein' is unique, campy and witty adaptation
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a personal favorite of mine dating back to my childhood. A genius scientist creating life from the remains of a non-living being I found fascinating. Throughout the story, the creature acclimates to social norms of … more
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2024 S.C., Clarendon County ballots are taking shape
November is seven months away, which means the area has a list of some of the South Carolina state and Clarendon County elections this year. Listed are current elected officials and candidates running for the seats. 6th Congressional District, … more
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Summerton man dies in single-vehicle wreck on April 13
An attempt to escape law enforcement led to a fatal wreck in Clarendon County on Saturday  night. At around 11:50 p.m. on April 13, the driver of a 2005 Honda Accord was traveling south on … more
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Nikki Haley coming to Sumter on Monday, Feb. 19
Former South Carolina governor and U.S. presidential candidate Nikki Haley's campaign has announced she will visit Sumter on Monday morning ahead of South Carolina's Republican presidential primary. Haley will speak to voters at American Legion … more
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Clarendon Council member A.C. English announces he is not running for reelection
After nearly 16 years, Clarendon County Councilman district 2 representative, A.C. English announced he will not run for re-election in his county seat. Before council adjourned at the March 12 … more
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Ridgeville's Austin posts 2nd career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Santee Cooper Lakes
SUMMERTON - Boater Kyle Austin of Ridgeville, South Carolina, caught a five-bass limit weighing 22 pounds, 14 ounces on Saturday, April 6, to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine on Santee Cooper Lakes. Hosted by Clarendon … more
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Sumter police offer $5K reward for information in fatal Boulevard Road shooting
Sumter Police Department is offering a reward for information regarding the fatal Boulevard Road shooting on April 10. Ray’Quan Dontrell Lamont Durant, 20, of Mooneyham Road, was shot … more
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Local Wounded Warriors 5K run raises more $2K
Last weekend, the streets were filled with people running in support of a local wounded warriors mission. According to Vice President of Communications for the Air and Space Forces Association Cheryl Moye, the sun was shining brightly with a cool … more
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Sumter, Clarendon farmers face $10K in damage after copper wire theft
Farmers in Sumter and Clarendon counties are facing costly damage after copper wiring was stolen from their watering systems. Mark Bordeaux, public information officer for Sumter County Sheriff's Office, said investigators with the Sumter and … more
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