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July 27, 2010
Edwards creates driftwood masterpieces

You don’t have to paint on canvas to be an artist. Take Wade Edwards for example, who has created masterpieces on the most unlikely surface, driftwood. He has been painting on driftwood for the last 20 years. 

You don’t have to paint on canvas to be an artist. Take Wade Edwards for example, who has created masterpieces on the most unlikely surface, driftwood. He has been painting on driftwood for the last 20 years.

“It’s a lot easier to paint on and it’s something original, something you can’t reproduce,” he said. 

July 21, 2010
Shelter seeks Clarendon’s support

A half a dozen puppies run to Bailey Connor as she opens the gate to their pen and crouches down to pet them. Bailey, 14, volunteers at the animal shelter at least three days a week.

 

A half a dozen puppies run to Bailey Connor as she opens the gate to their pen and crouches down to pet them. Bailey, 14, volunteers at the animal shelter at least three days a week.

“I just love being around all the dogs, it brings a smile to my face,” she said.

The Second Chance Animal Shelter (formerly known as Clarendon County Animal Shelter) prides itself on being a no-kill place for dogs and cats. Since opening in the January 2007, the shelter has been called home by more than a hundred of these animals.

July 14, 2010
Alcolu church gives county HOPE

Hands Outstretched to People Everywhere is what H.O.P.E. stands for. Debbie Bishop, a member of the Clarendon Baptist Church in Alcolu came up with the catchy name.

Hands Outstretched to People Everywhere is what H.O.P.E. stands for. Debbie Bishop, a member of the Clarendon Baptist Church in Alcolu came up with the catchy name.

“We were on our church’s couples retreat talking about creating an outreach program locally, and this is the name that came to mind,” Bishop said. “This is something that we want to do to help all people who need assistance in our community.”

July 7, 2010
Archives closed for renovations

Every historical piece eventually needs restoration and preservation… including the place that holds these artifacts. The Clarendon County Archives and History Center has existed for nearly two decades in a building that is more than one-hundred-years-old.

Every historical piece eventually needs restoration and preservation… including the place that holds these artifacts. The Clarendon County Archives and History Center has existed for nearly two decades in a building that is more than one-hundred-years-old.

Built in 1909, the structure served as a public library to the citizens of Clarendon County for nearly 70 years. It was owned by the Manning Civic League and in 1976 was deeded to Clarendon County. The building officially became an archive in October 1996.

June 23, 2010
Clarendon emergency officials deem disaster drill a success

An evacuation bus carrying families back to their homes on the coast collided with a large truck in Manning on Thursday, June 17.

An evacuation bus carrying families back to their homes on the coast collided with a large truck in Manning on Thursday, June 17.

There were 20 people on board.

Luckily this was just a drill.

The exercise was a collaborative effort by members of the Clarendon County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Clarendon County EMS and Clarendon Health System. County and city fire departments and law enforcement were also involved in the statewide disaster exercise.

June 13, 2010
Robert Lee Kocher Sr.

ELLOREE - Robert Lee Kocher Sr., 76, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his residence in Elloree.

ELLOREE - Robert Lee Kocher Sr., 76, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at his residence in Elloree.

Born March 22, 1934, in Terra Haute, Ind., he was the son of the late Bernard and Lola Taylor Kocher. He was a retired graphic artist, and an author. He has written poetry, screenplays and fictional writings.

May 26, 2010
Taking a trip and never leaving the county

I must have driven a 1,000 miles this weekend and never left Clarendon County.

I must have driven a 1,000 miles this weekend and never left Clarendon County.


Friday night I was off to the far reaches of East Clarendon County. The Turbeville Community Association and Cheryl Wingard hosted the kick off for a major fund raising initiative scheduled for August.

April 26, 2010
Ruby D. Lumpkin

Ruby Dean Lumpkin died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Ruby Dean Lumpkin died Monday, April 26, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

April 7, 2010
Campbell displays at Water Lily Gallery

The art scene in Clarendon County has emerged strongly over the last few years. Much credit is due to the Water Lily Gallery founded four years ago, which displays the works of 20-25 local artists.

The art scene in Clarendon County has emerged strongly over the last few years. Much credit is due to the Water Lily Gallery founded four years ago, which displays the works of 20-25 local artists.

Gene Phillips of Summerton Drugs provided the space, and the Lake Marion Artist Guild, founded by Anne and Jim Darby, set up the gallery.

Although she does not work with a brush herself, Darby appreciates what art has to offer.

“Art raises the quality of life in many areas,” she said.