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4 Clarendon County Sheriff's Office staff members receive service awards
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
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Duke Energy celebrates Black History Month, donates $10,000 to City of Sumter
PHOTO PROVIDED In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences. The City … more
U.S. collaborates with allies, partners at Saudi-led Spears of Victory exercise
KING ABDULAZIZ AIR BASE, Saudi Arabia - Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)'s KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft and experts across the fields of command and control, security forces and other critical operations deployed to the Royal Saudi Air Force's … more
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6 Clarendon advisory board members will serve for another 4 years
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
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Walker Gamble Elementary recognized as 'distinguished school'
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
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South Carolina DHEC seeks samples from wells for PFAS testing
After presenting the third element in its assessment of PFAS impacts on water sources in the state, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control still seeks samples from the public to further its data collection. SCDHEC held a … more
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Sumter School District trustees speak out on test score/class grade comparisons
Sumter school board members are expressing concern after comparisons of state test score data from last year and classroom grades given to students in core subjects. Spring 2023 state assessment data at three of the district's lower-performing … more
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3 interviewed for Mayesville town attorney; council members disagree with mayor and public’s preference
During the recent town of Mayesville council meeting, multiple people addressed council like a mother would address an unruly child in a grocery store. With reprimand, embarrassment, frustration. Resident Louis Tisdale told council that if his … more
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Sumter deputies investigating break-in of North Main ABC store, asking for public's help
Sumter County Sheriff’s Office seeks the public’s help to identify suspects in a burglary from Thursday morning. Around 5 a.m. on Feb. 15, three individuals were seen on security … more
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1 in custody after Sumter break-in while resident was home
A man is in custody after reportedly breaking into a residence will the owner was home. After 7:15 a.m. Thursday, officers responded to a residence along Grimble Court. The resident reported she … more
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Woman wins $375K on $10 lottery ticket sold in Sumter
"I  feel lucky every day now," said a Midlands woman who won $375,000 according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. The woman, who purchased her $10 lottery ticket at  the Dixon Food … more
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Wilson Hall students win 7 ribbons in art show
Wilson Hall students earned seven ribbons at the S.C. Independent School Association State Art Show. Pictured with their first-place trophies and blue ribbons in their respective divisions are Aubrey Payne (sculpture), Mary Ellen … more
Wilson Hall wins SCISA middle school debate championship
Wilson Hall students Sophia Levi, left, and Kira Stelle won the Middle School Championship in the S.C. Independent School Association State Debate Competition. Levi also won the trophy for the highest-ranked debater in the middle school division. … more
African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County is topic of Sumter County Genealogical Society meeting on Feb. 19
Austin China will speak on African American Civil War Soldiers from Sumter County at the February meeting of the Sumter County Genealogical Society. China will discuss both pre- and post-war genealogy of African Americans serving … more
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Oakland Primary students, teachers present Black History Program
During Tuesday night's Black History Program and PTA meeting at Oakland Primary School, works of art from students were on display, and the chorus sang and explained the story behind each song. more
Clarendon County procurement of goods code officially changed
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
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Clarendon surplus of $2.2M officially approved for FY 2023-24 budget, to be used for department purchases
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
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Sumter coalition partners with USC Columbia for survey on male hair discrimination
Members of the Sumter CROWN Act Coalition have ventured across the state and nation sharing their hopes for hair inclusivity for minorities on a plethora of platforms. But now, they want to hear from you. On the day of love, Wednesday, Feb. 14, … more
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Early voting continues in the GOP primary in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee
Sumter resident Mary Whitaker participates in early voting for the state Republican primary on Wednesday at Sumter County Courthouse, 141 N. Main St. Early voting will continue each weekday through … more
MQ-9 Reaper lands at Shaw Air Force Base for the first time
Airmen and their families gathered at Shaw's airfield to welcome, for the first time, an aircraft that Shaw pilots and sensor operators fly every day. Yes, many Shaw airmen operate the MQ-9 Reaper every day, but rarely do they see it in person, … more
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