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Sumter, Manning mayors sign National Safe Boating Week proclamations
National Safe Boating Week runs May 18-24. To mark and recognize the importance of boating safely by the residents of Sumter and Manning, Mayors David P. Merchant (Sumter) and Mayor Julia A. Nelson (Manning) have signed … more
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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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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LMA becomes first in Clarendon to be a Grief-Sensitive School
A local Clarendon private school has received hundreds of dollars in a grant from a grief-sensitive initiative organization. Lawrence Manning Academy recently received a $500 grant from New York … more
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Traffic study planned after truck hits Liberty Hill home at Summerton intersection and other vehicles have damaged nearby properties
SUMMERTON - "One life is all it should take." That is what Ashley Robinson Thurman, her brother Jason and her husband, Will Thurman, have been repeating to themselves and the community since their home was crashed into earlier this month. The … more
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Manning police seeking information on Manning subdivision shooting incident
MANNING – The Manning Police Department is asking the public for information on a shooting incident that occurred on the evening of Feb. 27 on Skyview Drive which is located between West … more
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Puddin' Swamp Festival returns to Turbeville this week for more foot-stompin' action
Stomp! Stomp! Stomp! It's not an earthquake! All that shaking is the folks in Turbeville practicing for this weekend's Puddin' Swamp Festival. The Puddin' Swamp Festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Turbeville Town Square with rides … more
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'Ready or Not,' coming to Weldon Auditorium April 6, carries Biblical message
MANNING - "Are you ready?" Pastor Dr. Effie Hilton will bring her newest gospel play, "Ready or Not," to Weldon Auditorium's stage, 7 Maple St., at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6. The two-hour play will be preceded by musical selections from a … more
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Man wanted by Manning Police Department on criminal sexual conduct with a minor charge arrested in North Carolina; 2nd suspect sought
MANNING – A 28-year-old man wanted by the Manning Police Department since Jan. 23, 2024, on a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor first degree was arrested in North Carolina in … more
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43rd Clarendon Striped Bass Festival was a huge success
While it might take a few weeks to get exact numbers, the 43rd Striped Bass Festival attendance can be "compared favorably to last year." Clarendon County Tourism Director Jesse Surette said the festival certainly peaked several years before … more
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Taste of Clarendon back for 2nd year following COVID-19 shutdown
Get those taste buds ready for another round of the annual Taste of Clarendon with delicious aromas of food surrounding the Summerton area. 2023 was the year Taste of Clarendon made its comeback after being postponed for several years because of … more
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Dylan Hays wins Group A qualifying round at Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two at Santee Cooper Lakes
CLARENDON COUNTY – Hot Springs, Arkansas, pro Dylan Hays caught seven scorable bass Thursday, Feb. 22, weighing 30 pounds, 8 ounces, to earn the Group A Qualifying Round win at the Major League … more
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64 compete in Striped Bass Festival Dam Run
The 2024 annual Striped Bass Festival Dam Run was held on Saturday, April 20, with 64 participants and an average run time of 45 minutes. Barry Hiott came in first place with a gun time of 22 minutes and 53 seconds, followed shortly after by Sarah … more
Preparing your garden? Don't miss Clarendon County Master Gardeners' Tomato Plant Sale on Good Friday
MANNING - It's that time of year again. The Clarendon County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Tomato Plant Sale from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Good Friday, March 29, on the Mill Street Side of the Land, Parker, Welch Law Firm's … more
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Golfers raise money again for Second Chance Animal Shelter
A Second Chance Animal Shelter's 16th-Annual Charity Golf Classic, held Saturday, March 23, on the Players Course at Wyboo is now one for the record books. But the weather had threatened to not cooperate, with week-long forecasts of rain beforehand. … 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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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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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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