History made again: Jackie Blackwell’s unexpected journey to the Clarendon coroner’s office and barriers she broke along the way

BY KAREEM WILSON
kareem@theitem.com
Posted 2/25/21

On the morning of Jan. 4, Jackie Blackwell stood in unison with five other elected officials as they were sworn into office by Clarendon County officials.

Blackwell, 66, wore a smile under her jet-black mask as she raised her right hand to take …

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