National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigators Week is officially recognized in Clarendon County and across South Carolina. The week of Jan. 21-27, 2024, has been recognized by Clarendon County Council members to honor the public service of … more

Four staff members from Clarendon County Sheriff's Office received awards for their time serving the county. During the Feb. 12 regularly scheduled Clarendon County Council meeting, investigators and clerks were awarded for their service … more

Six advisory board members have been reappointed, most going on nearly 20 years serving in the position. On Feb. 12, Clarendon County Council reappointed members of the Clarendon County Archives Advisory Commission to serve another four-year term … more

A historic Clarendon County school has earned national recognition through a top honor program. Clarendon County School District announced Walker Gamble Elementary School was honored in February at the 2024 National ESEA Conference in Portland, … more

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

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

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

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

Freedom of Information Act requests revealed more details regarding an investigation of a Clarendon County building inspector who was allegedly outside of his jurisdiction, approving site work with no site plans. In October 2023, The Sumter Item … more

The City of Manning has issued a statement regarding mishandled service fee charges for utility payments. On Feb. 9, the city's Facebook page posted a notice to explain multiple service fee charges residents may have received in December 2023 … more