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The Manning Times Open since 1882, The Manning Times publishes each Thursday and is Clarendon County's oldest newspaper

🏁 Big congrats to Clarendon’s own Gannon Driggers! The Walker-Gamble second-grader capped a season of qualifiers with a ...
08/18/2025

🏁 Big congrats to Clarendon’s own Gannon Driggers!

The Walker-Gamble second-grader capped a season of qualifiers with a 10th-place finish at the 44th Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn Ranch (July 28–Aug. 2).

Asked his favorite part of racing, he didn’t hesitate: “Winning.” 😄

See how he got to "Loretta’s" and what’s next for the 7-year-old in our full story — link in the comments.

Be sure to drop your own congratulations below! 🏍️

📸✨ Back-to-school season continues in Clarendon County!The Clarendon Hall Saints started classes last week, and today it...
08/18/2025

📸✨ Back-to-school season continues in Clarendon County!

The Clarendon Hall Saints started classes last week, and today it’s the Laurence Manning Academy Swampcats’ turn to head back. We’d love to feature your first-day smiles — from Pre-K all the way to seniors — in this week’s The Manning Times!

👉 Drop your photos in the comments for a chance to be included!

📚 The Manning Times is proud to kick off its award-winning series celebrating the outstanding educators who have been na...
08/14/2025

📚 The Manning Times is proud to kick off its award-winning series celebrating the outstanding educators who have been named the Clarendon County Teachers of the Year for 2025. We aim to recognize and thank these remarkable teachers for their unwavering commitment to their students, their passion for teaching, and the positive impact they have on our schools and community.

Manning Early Childhood Center’s Annelise Martens has turned her own childhood challenges into a gift for her students, creating a classroom where every child feels seen, supported, and capable of thriving.

“To be recognized for doing what I was born to do and called to do — that’s the reward,” Martens said, reflecting on the honor of being chosen by her peers as MECC’s 2025 Teacher of the Year.

From leading hands-on lessons to guiding her second graders through service projects that give back to the community, Martens teaches far beyond academics, nurturing the “whole child” every day.

💐 Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor!

Full story in the comments.

Meet Joey Henry, Clarendon County Rec’s new director. A Summerton native with 37 years in the department as Maintenance ...
08/14/2025

Meet Joey Henry, Clarendon County Rec’s new director. A Summerton native with 37 years in the department as Maintenance Supervisor has taken the helm as fall sports kick off — including the return of flag football in Manning.

“We’re seeing a pretty good response so far — especially soccer,” Henry said.

⏰ Registration ends Friday
• In-person closes at 2:30 p.m. at the rec office
• Online stays open until 11:59 p.m.

Details on ages, locations, fees, and coaching opportunities in the story — link in comments.

🚨 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 🚨The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find this Clemson University-theme...
08/13/2025

🚨 ATTEMPT TO LOCATE 🚨

The Clarendon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to find this Clemson University-themed golf cart, stolen from the Summerton area between July 10 and Aug. 9.

If you have any information, please contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 803-435-4415 or call the Tip Line at 803-433-8477.

🏈 The countdown is on!The 4th Annual FTC Football Jamboree is set for this Friday, August 15, at Manning High School’s R...
08/13/2025

🏈 The countdown is on!

The 4th Annual FTC Football Jamboree is set for this Friday, August 15, at Manning High School’s Ramsey Stadium. Ten teams will take the field in five matchups, each playing two quarters with no kickoffs.

📅 Matchups:
5:30 p.m. – Williamsburg Academy vs. Hemingway
6:15 p.m. – Scott’s Branch vs. Carver’s Bay
7:00 p.m. – Crestwood vs. Fairfield-Central
7:45 p.m. – East Clarendon vs. Laurence Manning
8:30 p.m. – Manning High vs. Lee Central

🎟 Tickets: $10 in advance at participating schools, $15 at the gate. Only SCHSL passes accepted.

📌 Remember: CCSD’s clear bag policy will be in effect for all athletic events.

📷 Full story in the comments ⬇️

📸 Capturing Clarendon County’s Game Day SpiritAt just 19, Manning High School graduate Brandin Scott is making waves in ...
08/12/2025

📸 Capturing Clarendon County’s Game Day Spirit

At just 19, Manning High School graduate Brandin Scott is making waves in the local sports scene with BES Photography — and his creative media day shoots are becoming a tradition athletes look forward to all year.

“I don’t like the really serious media day pictures,” Scott said. “I like to be a little different, a little creative — give it a different vibe. These are kids, and they want something fun to post on Instagram.”

From Waffle House to McDonald’s, his shoots are as bold as the athletes in them. “When someone sees their picture and they love it, that’s the best feeling in the world.”

📍 Follow BES Photography on Facebook at BES Photos and Instagram at ._photos

📰 Full story in the comments.

08/11/2025

Suspicious fire levels Panola home, investigation underway

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📚✏️ Better late than never! Let’s celebrate the second week of school with your first-day photos!Drop your CCSD student’...
08/11/2025

📚✏️ Better late than never!

Let’s celebrate the second week of school with your first-day photos!

Drop your CCSD student’s pics in the comments, and they might be featured in this week’s The Manning Times!

💡 Private school parents — your turn is coming next week!

08/08/2025

Summerton man, 92, struck and killed while helping on I-95

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