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Palmetto Trail Highway 301 Pedestrian Bridge officially opens after intergovernmental agreement signed, $1.6M in rehabilitation costs
A new intergovernmental agreement was signed for upkeep of the renovated pedestrian bridge at Lake Marion, which is now officially open. On Aug. 14, Clarendon County Council signed an agreement by the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Clarendon … more
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$40M new incentive program will support S.C. agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers; Sumter, Clarendon and Lee agribusinesses encouraged to apply
SUBMITTED BY SCDA COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 … more
Resident raises concern about placement of 5 hunting cabins; Clarendon Planning Commission gives approval
A performance zone application raised a resident's concern during a Clarendon County Planning Commission meeting. On Tuesday, the commission held its regular scheduled meeting, and one line item about a hunting club raised a concern involving … more
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Don't miss out on 2023 Cookin' & Campin' BBQ Cook-Off in Summerton on Saturday
SUMMERTON - The smell of good ol' Southern barbecue will be wafting along the shores of Lake Marion when 18 competitive barbecue teams converge on Palmetto Shores RV Resort for the 2023 Cookin' & … more
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'Project Hailstorm' in Clarendon 1 step closer to being revealed
Soon, Clarendon County residents will know the name of a new company that could invest millions of dollars and create hundreds of jobs in the county. In July, it was announced that an anonymous company had its sights set on moving to Clarendon … more
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Clarendon will recognize Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day
Aug. 31 in Clarendon County has a new meaning beyond an ordinary day. During Clarendon County Council's regular meeting on Aug. 14, Grants Administrator Vickie Williams presented council members with a proclamation regarding drug overdose … more
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Clarendon zoning, planning department to provide services to Town of Summerton
The Town of Summerton will now use county assets for building permits and inspections. During the August Clarendon County Council meeting, council members unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Summerton that allows … more
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Man wanted in Virginia on murder charges arrested in Clarendon County
CLARENDON COUNTY — An 18-year-old man wanted in Richmond, Virginia, on a homicide warrant was arrested in Clarendon County on Thursday, Aug. 17, after a 12-mile vehicle chase down U.S. 301 from … more
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I-95 bridge replacement cost estimate increases to $350M, could take 4 years
A South Carolina Department of Transportation representative attended a Clarendon County Council meeting to give an update on a project involving a main interstate along the East Coast that will cost millions of dollars during the next few … more
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Clarendon County Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam artists posing as law enforcement to extort money
CLARENDON COUNTY - Local authorities are warning residents about phone scam artists who are attempting to extort money from them by posing as local law enforcement agencies. "The Clarendon County Sheriff's Office takes these attacks on our … more
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Clarendon County Council accepts recommendations for the future of Weldon complex; group disbands
Clarendon County Council accepted the final recommendations for the Clarendon County Community Complex, but there is one more thing that needs to be completed. As July came to an end, so did the Clarendon County Community Complex Committee, as … more
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Clarendon County School District approves paid parental leave for district employees
Clarendon County School District has been working on updating policies throughout the summer to go into the new school year fresh but specifically for paid parental leave. During the Aug. 7 school board meeting, board members unanimously approved … more
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Clarendon Hall anglers invited to attend interest meeting for bass fishing team on Aug. 17
Clarendon Hall students who love to fish or be outdoors, this story is for you. Get your fishing rods out and gather your lures because Clarendon Hall students can sign up for the Clarendon Hall Bass Fishing Team on Thursday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 … more
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Clarendon County School District reports an A+ start to the new school year
As the first school district in the tri-county area to start the new school year, Clarendon County School District seemed to have a great first week back. The Sumter Item reported last week that CCSD was the first district to head back to school, … more
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Manning Heart and Soul hosts training session Aug. 17
MANNING - The motto of "matchless for beauty and hospitality" describes the small rural city of Manning that is home to approximately 4,000 residents and sits at the epicenter of Clarendon County. Two years ago, Travel Awaits listed Manning as … more
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Snak-Kits needs volunteers to help fight food insecurity in Clarendon's school children
As the new school year rolls in for Clarendon County, an organization is fighting food insecurity for school-aged children and needs volunteers. Snak-Kits was founded in 2015 by Allan Glass, the high school principal at Laurence Manning Academy. … more
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Summerton water, sewer project to cost about $700K; legislators secure grant money, fixed water bills for area could change
Nearly a year after it was first introduced, the North Shore Project returns as a topic for Summerton residents after state representatives announced funding toward its water and sewer infrastructure component. But with the work required, fixed-rate … more
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Repairs to Weldon Auditorium could take up to 2 years
Clarendon County Community Complex, also known as Weldon Auditorium, has been a topic in recent months because of the millions of dollars in renovations it needs. The project is still estimated to cost between $1.6 million and $2 million. At the … more
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Manning salon owner opened her own business to have more time for family
Growing up as a little girl and playing with hair and makeup led a Manning native to open her own salon. At 15 E. Boyce St. in Manning, Southern Hair and Tan Plus Nails was opened two years ago by Stephanie Amerson after she grew up doing … more
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Clarendon schools to see more changes in 2024-25 school year
As the new school year begins for Clarendon County students, the district is busy preparing for the many new changes for the 2024-25 school year. CCSD was previously broken into three smaller districts: Clarendon 1 in Summerton, Clarendon 2 in … more
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