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

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

The Major League Fishing Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick continued on Santee Cooper Lakes in Clarendon County on Wednesday, Feb. 21, with Jacob Wheeler of Harrison, Tennessee, taking the lead through one day of qualifying for Group … more

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

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

History doesn't only exist within the pages of a book. Living history, the most impressionable kind of history, is closely intertwined with the lives of residents within the community. As those standing monuments slowly lose their shape and the … more

The reigning Fishing Clash Angler of the Year, Matt Becker of Ten Mile, Tennessee, boated 12 scorable bass Tuesday, Feb. 20, totaling 45 pounds, 8 ounces, to jump out to the early lead in the Group A … more

After months of discussion, a 90-day hold and input from the public, Clarendon County Planning Commission continues to work on possible changes to its solar farms ordinance. Last week, residents were invited to a community input session to give … more

CLARENDON COUNTY – For the second time in as many events this season, the Bass Pro Tour is visiting a new fishery, with the Suzuki Stage Two Presented by Fenwick at Santee Cooper Lakes in … more

Clarendon County residents are invited to participate in a blood drive at a local school in March and April. According to Lacey Corbett, a senior at Clarendon Hall in charge of the blood drives at the school, the school hosts blood drives every … more

CLARENDON COUNTY – The reigning Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) Matt Becker of Ten Mile, Tennessee, boated 12 scorable bass Tuesday, totaling 45 pounds, 8 ounces, to jump out to the … more

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