The Manning Times

12/05/2025

Scott’s Branch alumna JazLynn Bowman is now leading the next generation of Eagles as the B-team girls basketball coach — and her second season is underway.

Bowman, who played on the school’s 2018–19 state championship team, says the most rewarding part of coaching is watching her young players grow:
“A lot of them couldn’t dribble, couldn’t catch, couldn’t pass. To see the improvement — just to think, hey, that used to be me — that’s the most rewarding part.”

Read more about her full-circle journey, her coaching style, and what she hopes her players carry with them beyond the court:

When JazLynn Bowman walks into the Scott’s Branch Middle/High School gym, she isn’t just stepping into practice. She’s stepping back into her own story. A Scott’s Branch …

12/03/2025

Thank you to Destination Clarendon, SC for sharing this beautiful piece of our history.

Since 1884, The Manning Times has been proud to tell Clarendon County’s stories — documenting our growth, our challenges, our triumphs, and the everyday moments that bind this community together. Nearly a century and a half later, that mission remains at the heart of everything we do.

To our readers, our loyal subscribers, and the community that continues to believe in the power of local news: thank you. We wouldn’t still be here without your support.

Here’s to preserving our past, reporting our present, and celebrating our future, together.

Clarendon County History Spotlight - The Manning Times, December 21, 1887

The December 21, 1887 edition of The Manning Times hit the presses with stories that reflected a growing Clarendon County and a South Carolina deep in discussion about its future.

The front page featured debates in the State Legislature, including proposals tied to the state university system and broader questions about education and public funding. While state politics dominated the headlines, the paper also served as the heartbeat of the community; sharing local notices, regional happenings, and updates that kept Clarendon’s families, farmers, and businesses connected.

It’s a reminder of how long Manning has been a center of conversation, commerce, and community life. Nearly 140 years later, our stories still start right here. ❤️

Support our local paper The Manning Times, the tradition continues because of them.

12/02/2025

Alert:
Nearly 1,000 homes without power in Clarendon County

12/01/2025

Editor’s note: The Grovetown Police Department’s press release incorrectly listed the Manning suspect’s name as Julius Duke III. His correct name is Julius Dukes III.

A Manning man was among nine suspects arrested in Georgia during a multi-day child-predator sting in which investigators say adults traveled to meet who they believed was a minor for s*x. Julius …

12/01/2025

Manning man among nine arrested in Georgia child-predator sting

12/01/2025

Shooting at Summerton Love’s leaves one injured, suspect arrested

11/27/2025

Driver killed in single-vehicle wreck on I-95 in Clarendon County

11/26/2025

SCDPS urges drivers to plan ahead, expect increased patrols during Thanksgiving travel

11/25/2025

🚨 Manning Fire Department, Manning Police, and Clarendon County Fire Rescue are currently working a fire at Weldon Auditorium. Please avoid the area around Brooks Street and Maple Street to allow emergency crews room to work safely.

We will provide updates as they become available.

11/24/2025

Virginia man receives 50-year sentence for 2023 Clarendon County hostage standoff