Advanta Southeast, a maker of reusable packaging, will locate its new operating facility in Clarendon County. The $3.5 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs.

“Today’s announcement is a big step for our company and we look forward to starting operations in our new plant. South Carolina and Clarendon County offer us an excellent environment in which to do business, and we appreciate all the support we’ve received as we’ve moved forward with this project,” said Merle Grams, president of Advanta Southeast.

The Clarendon County Interagency Council has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Healthy South Carolina Initiative as part of the organization’s statewide effort to address chronic diseases related to obesity and tobacco use.

They rolled back in to town as champions and the town was there to greet them.

The East Clarendon High School Lady Wolverines have won the 2013 1A Softball State Championship by defeating Dixie High School in the final of the three-game series on May 17 in Lexington, 8-5.

The Clarendon Hall varsity softball team is defending its state title against Colleton Prep this week in a three game championship series.

Fishing along the South Carolina coast is excellent right now. There are a number of fish species being caught in good numbers and the redfish (or spottail bass) is certainly one of them. There are a number of different ways to catch these fish right now.

Sybil McCall Gilbert, 76, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at her home in Manning.