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July 21, 2010
Candidate Green appears

U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene made his first public appearance with a seven-minute speech at the NAACP’s local chapter meeting held at Manning Junior High School Sunday.

U.S. Senate candidate Alvin Greene made his first public appearance with a seven-minute speech at the NAACP’s local chapter meeting held at Manning Junior High School Sunday.

In front of a crowd of about 550 and dozens of media, from local to international, Greene talked about the issues that are the basis of his campaign-jobs, education, and justice. He added in humor to all the media attention.

July 20, 2010
Joseph T. Doherty Jr.

Joseph Thomas Doherty Jr., 73, passed away on July 20, 2010, at his home.

Joseph Thomas Doherty Jr., 73, passed away on July 20, 2010, at his home.

June 27, 2010
Ronald A. Davis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Retired Master Sgt. Ronald Alexander Davis, 65, of 8013 Andover Creek Drive, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Retired Master Sgt. Ronald Alexander Davis, 65, of 8013 Andover Creek Drive, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 27, 2010, at the Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia.

Born July 12, 1945, at Harlem Hospital, Harlem, N.Y., he was a son of Rebecca Tindal Davis. In his youth, he attended Emmanuel UM Church, Sumter. He received his education in the public schools of Sumter County. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he received several awards and commendations before he retired on July 12, 2005.

June 23, 2010
Just who is this Alvin Greene?

In the last two weeks Alvin Michael Greene has become a national media sensation.

In the last two weeks Alvin Michael Greene has become a national media sensation.

With much focus being devoted to his filing fee and his felony obscenity charges, we still don’t know his whole story or what he represents.

The Clarendon Citizensat down with Greene to attempt to get a better understanding of the first African-American nominated in South Carolina for the U.S. Senate, since the Reconstruction Era.

June 20, 2010
Ernest Adams

Mr. Ernest “Lick” Adams, 59, husband of Thomasena Martin Adams, entered eternal rest Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

Mr. Ernest “Lick” Adams, 59, husband of Thomasena Martin Adams, entered eternal rest Sunday morning, June 20, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital, Manning.

Born on Nov. 29, 1950, in the River Road section of Clarendon County, he was a son of the late Simel Adams and Neomi Richardson Adams.

He was a lifelong member of Antioch UME Church in Rimini. He attended Manchester High School in Pinewood and after completion of high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army.

June 18, 2010
Altee Hicks

AIKEN, S.C. - Altee Hicks, Sr. 82, widower of Henrietta Wilson Hicks and Lucille Woods Hicks died Friday, June 18, 2010, at Unihealth Post Acute Care of Aiken. He’s the son of the late Allen Hicks and Lucille Bradshaw Hicks. He was born February 4, 1928, in Clarendon County.

AIKEN, S.C. - Altee Hicks, Sr. 82, widower of Henrietta Wilson Hicks and Lucille Woods Hicks died Friday, June 18, 2010, at Unihealth Post Acute Care of Aiken. He’s the son of the late Allen Hicks and Lucille Bradshaw Hicks. He was born February 4, 1928, in Clarendon County.

He received his formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County.

In 1952 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Korean War.

June 9, 2010
LMA’s first headmaster remains passionate educator

On any given morning you can find Quillon Curtis Lee sitting on the bench at the entrance to Laurence Manning Academy greeting students. An educator for nearly four decades, Lee has been a quiet leader of the school since its opening in 1972.

On any given morning you can find Quillon Curtis Lee sitting on the bench at the entrance to Laurence Manning Academy greeting students. An educator for nearly four decades, Lee has been a quiet leader of the school since its opening in 1972.

“Mr. Lee is one of the most professional and dedicated educators I have met in my 20 years in the field,” said current LMA Headmaster Dr. Spencer Jordan. “He is so concerned with finding potential in every student while trying to keep his students motivated. He is a role model for all educators.”

June 9, 2010
Nelson W. Powell

Nelson Wheeler (Nels) Powell, 78, husband of Sandra B. Powell, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, after a brief illness.

Nelson Wheeler (Nels) Powell, 78, husband of Sandra B. Powell, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, after a brief illness.

May 26, 2010
SBHS’s JROTC receives honors

The mission of this nation’s Junior ROTC is “to motivate young people to be better citizens.”

The mission of this nation’s Junior ROTC is “to motivate young people to be better citizens.”

If Scott’s Branch’s Eagle Battalion’s latest inspection is any indication of the success of this mission at the Summerton high school, then the world had better watch out.

These kids are going places.

May 15, 2010
Gene Benenhaley

Gene R. Benenhaley, 65, widower of Elizabeth Ward Benenhaley, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Gene R. Benenhaley, 65, widower of Elizabeth Ward Benenhaley, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland.

May 15, 2010
Gene Benenhaley

Gene R. Benenhaley, 65, widower of Elizabeth Ward Benenhaley, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland.

Gene R. Benenhaley, 65, widower of Elizabeth Ward Benenhaley, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Palmetto Health Richland.

May 6, 2010
Benjamin Brown

Elder Benjamin Brown, 70, husband of Emma Torrance Brown, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Elder Benjamin Brown, 70, husband of Emma Torrance Brown, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

May 2, 2010
Gene Geddings

Marion Eugene “Gene” Geddings, 66, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

 

Marion Eugene “Gene” Geddings, 66, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

May 2, 2010
Rudolph Witherspoon

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. - Rudolph Witherspoon, 61, died Sunday, May 2, 2010.

 

COCONUT GROVE, Fla. - Rudolph Witherspoon, 61, died Sunday, May 2, 2010.

Born July 31, 1948, in Manning, he was a son of the late Booker T. Sr. and Margaret Gibson Witherspoon. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School, Miami, Fla. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged. He was employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Miami, Fla.

April 24, 2010
John A. McCray

John Allen McCray died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at his residence in Manning.

John Allen McCray died on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at his residence in Manning.

March 14, 2010
Muriel K. Hanna

MURRELLS INLET – Retired Maj. Muriel Keith Hanna, 70, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the VA Hospital in Charleston, after an illness.

MURRELLS INLET – Retired Maj. Muriel Keith Hanna, 70, died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the VA Hospital in Charleston, after an illness.

He was born in Florence County, a son of the late Murdock and Ida Ginelle Gaskins Hanna. He received his doctorate degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Mr. Hanna was retired from the U.S. Army, where he was a clinical psychologist.

Formerly of Summerton, he was a member of St. Mathias Episcopal Church.