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Molly Raye Setzer Sigmon, 89, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024.  Born in Conover, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Ray and Margaret Elizabeth Little Setzer.   A colorful …
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Fawn Pedalino: 2024 Legislative Report

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The Clarendon County School District (CCSD) has announced significant progress across all levels, from elementary to high school, based on the recently released 2023-2024 South Carolina School Report …
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East Clarendon drops highest score of season against Kingstree East Clarendon has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They …
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It’s still there right beside the road. It’s a truck that was converted into a limousine. The strange thing about this truck happens to be that it has been sitting in the same place for …
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Dr. Strange
DR. STRANGE is a 3 year old, brown w/white, male, Bully Mix. Dr. Strange has been neutered, current on vaccinations, and tested negative for heartworms. He weighs around 60 pounds. Dr. Strange does …
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Main Street Manning is once again holding their Scarecrows on Main competition, which is why you’ve seen creative scarecrow creations downtown. Several businesses have submitted their creative …
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Clarendon Hall takes a loss Clarendon Hall was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They and the …
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South Carolina’s Supreme Court has set an execution date of Nov. 1 for Richard Moore, who was convicted of killing a store clerk during a robbery nearly 25 years ago. Moore’s case marks …
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Howard Conyers, along with Sherrod Conyers and Martin White, has launched an effort to fully endow the Micheal Haynes Legacy Scholarship at the Central Carolina Community Foundation. The scholarship …
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  The Clarendon County Archives and History Center is celebrating National Archives Month this October with a series of events and initiatives aimed at preserving and showcasing the …
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In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, the Town of Turbeville has come together to gather truckloads of donations for victims in some of the hardest-hit areas. …
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  South Carolina voters will now have an additional ten days to register for the upcoming Nov. 5 general election after a judge extended the deadline due to the widespread impacts of …
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South Carolina is no stranger to hurricanes, but few storms have left as much devastation in their wake as Hurricane Helene. With winds reaching up to 140 mph, Helene tore across the Southeast, …
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Welcome to The Manning Times special section, Clarendon Votes: School Board of Trustees. As we approach the Nov. 5 election, we’ve asked all the active candidates in the Clarendon County School …
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 8, 2024 Manning Rotary Club to Host Clarendon County School Board Candidate Forum MANNING, SC – On Thursday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m., the Manning …
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  84 Lumber , included on Forbes list of America’s largest private companies, today announced it selects Clarendon County to establish the company’s second component plant in South …
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Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce Executive Director William Floyd have announced that individuals living or working in Abbeville, Allendale, Hampton, Jasper, …
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Ellen Weaver, South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education, is scheduled to speak at the Clarendon County GOP’s regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. The event …
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Ellen Weaver, South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education, is scheduled to speak at the Clarendon County GOP’s regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. The event …
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The brain trust got together the other day. That’s always a dangerous thing. Not really danger, but the conversations that come out of a meeting of the brain trust is a lot like riding a horse …
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Cooper
COOPER is a 2 year old, black w/white, male, Lab Mix. Cooper is current on vaccinations, neutered, and tested negative for heartworms. Cooper weighs around 45 pounds. He is a very friendly and …
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The Manning Rotary Club welcomed two distinguished guests at their regular meeting on September 25th, Mary Gasque, District Governor for Rotary International District 7770, and Jonathan Zimpleman, …
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Phi Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. held its Ivy Pearl Pageant on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Weldon Auditorium in Manning. Dr. Gwendolyn Hudson Harris served as Mistress of …
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South Carolina law enforcement is investigating more than 60 threats targeting schools across 23 counties following a deadly high school shooting in Georgia. Since the Sept. 4 incident at Apalachee …
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Unity Christian Church is preparing to host a City-Wide Baby Shower on October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aimed at providing support to families expecting children or raising young ones. The event, …
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The Manning High School Golden Pride Marching Band showcased their talents at the 17th Annual Cardinal Band Competition, held on September 21st at Phillip O. Berry High School. Competing in Class 2A, …
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On Oct. 10, the Harvin Clarendon County Library will host its Ruby Jubilee, celebrating 40 years of service to the community. The event, which will take place at 6 p.m., marks a milestone for the …
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MANNING – Gardeners in the Manning area are in for a treat this fall as the Manning Council of Garden Clubs hosts its annual community program featuring Bryce Lane, a three-time Emmy …
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The Conyers family of Paxville took their shot on one of America’s favorite game shows, Family Feud, and made memories that will last a lifetime. Sherrod Conyers, alongside his sister Joyce and …
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Curtis Lynn “Curt” Mason, Jr., 57, husband of Ann Player Mason, died Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Born May 16, 1967, in Manning, he was a son of Virginia Morris Mason Bryant and …
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Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, has left a devastating trail across the southern United States, particularly wreaking havoc in the Carolinas. As of September 28, 2024, the death toll in South …
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What ever happened to Aleppo? Remember back in 2015-2016 when there was fighting in Aleppo, Syria? A candidate for president of the United States was asked about the fighting in Aleppo, Syria. His …
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Maggie
MAGGIE is a 1 year old, white w/tan, female, Boxer/Bully Mix. Maggie is current on vaccinations, spayed, and tested negative for heartworms. She is very friendly, but does have a good bit of energy. …
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LARCENY On Aug. 2, officers responded to a residence in Manning in reference to a break-in that occurred earlier that day. An officer spoke with the complainant who stated that he left in the …
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Clarence Carlyle “Carl” Gamble
Clarence Carlyle “Carl” Gamble, Jr., 71, husband of Judy Kay Morris Gamble, died Wednesday, September 04, 2024, at his home. Born September 28, 1952, in Manning, he was a son of the …
William Larry Helms
William Larry Helms, 84, died Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his residence. Born April 4, 1940, in Charlotte, NC, he was a son of the late Richard Felix Helms and the late Estelle King Helms. He …
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MT Helms
MT Helms, 86, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.   He was born in Union County, North Carolina on June 2, 1938 to the late Johnny Helms and Lola Helms.   He is also preceded in death by …
Education
Celebrate Freedom Foundation brings STEM aviation program to Laurence Manning Academy
The Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) brought its STEM Education Outreach Program to Laurence Manning Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 17th, offering students a   unique opportunity to engage with …
CCSD Teacher of the Year: Taylor Holladay, Manning Elementary School
The Manning Times is proud to continue this special series celebrating the outstanding educators who have been named the Clarendon County Teachers of the Year for 2024. We aim to recognize and thank …
Clarendon Hall closed Friday, Sept. 27
Clarendon Hall will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 27, due to incoming inclement weather. 
Opinion
Mt. Hope Scrolls: Texas Roadways
I love Texas. What a great state. It’s big! When I say big, I mean big. The song about Miles and Miles of Texas is true. There are lots of roads and lots of things to see in Texas. I was just …
Mt. Hope Scrolls: “Hey ba ba re bop” and Cheerleaders
“Hey ba ba re bop” “Hey ba ba re bop” That’s from a Lionel Hampton song from 1946. I was listening to 1940’s music the other day. Lionel would sing the line and …
Practice, numbers, and how we lost Grandma
I like numbers. My job is essentially about numbers. Most of my day is figuring with numbers. I also like learning new things. Learning new things takes practice. Practice involves repetition. Then …