Clarendon briefs, April 29, 2022: Striped Bass Festival begins today

Striped Bass Festival returns on April 29

CLARENDON COUNTY - The Clarendon County Chamber of Commerce is asking for folks to "save the date" for the 2022 Striped Bass Festival scheduled to be held April 29-30.

More information on events will be available from the chamber; call (803) 435-4405 for additional information.

New Zion's Palmetto Pickle Festival

NEW ZION - The Palmetto Pickle Festival will be held April 30 at 7301 Salem Road, New Zion beginning at 5 p.m.

Doors open at 2 p.m. Appearing will be Andrew Beam, followed by Olanta Band, Nick Norman, Cody Wells and the Lewis Brice Band will complete the night of music.

Chairs and blankets are welcome.

Get your tickets at picklefestival.ticketleap.com

Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation accepting applications

The Levi Pearson Scholarship Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for rising seniors of Clarendon, Sumter, Lee or Williamsburg counties. Applications can be obtained at https://bit.ly/37PrAg4. All submitted information must be postmarked by April 28.

Eligibility requirements are:

- Must be a resident of Clarendon, Sumter, Lee or Williamsburg County;

- Must be a (junior) rising senior in good standing;

- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above;

- Must have applied or considered at least three colleges or universities; and

- Be an active member of a Christian-based congregation.

Completed application must be returned to:

The Levi Pearson Scholarship Committee, PO Box 2194, Sumter, SC 29151. For additional information, email LPSF2194@gmail.com.

Vintage Camera Fair set for June 25

Vintage Camera Fair indoor/outdoor event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the center located at 4 Main St., Summerton.

The event will offer a unique opportunity for collectors, professional and amateur vintage gear addicts, as well as area residents, to showcase their antique and vintage cameras, lenses, collectibles, film stocks, retro cameras, paper and images.

Vendors must register before June 1.

For more information or directions to 4 MAIN, call the Town of Summerton at (803) 485-2525 or contact Cedric Liqueur, event coordinator, at cedricliq@aol.com.