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Auman Pools
Installation of in-ground and above ground pools. Supplies and repairs. Our product is your happy family fun.
Vengeance
by Sutton Glory Productions. June 7. Weldon Auditorium in Manning. Obtain tickets at the door.
2024 grades are in for state’s public high schools. Source is the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee. Here are the results.
Statewide, of all high schools
49 schools are Unsatisfactory
186 are Below Average
477 are Average
317 are Good
232 are Excellent
Manning High 58 Average
East Clarendon 54 Average
Scott’s Branch 55 Average
Calhoun County 58 Average
Lake Marion 41 Below Average
Coastal Carolina Clix LLC
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Restoring the beauty of your home.
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The season for Asian Needle Ants.
Originally from the far east this insect is now present in the southern United States. Active from late spring to early fall these ants feed on our southern ants which are important to biodiversity. And their sting can cause painful illness to humans. The Asian intruder’s habitat is normally under stones and statuary and should be treated with pesticides.
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Five Star Roofing
Quality work with a lifetime warranty. Ask for a free estimate.
Sumter Opera House is Closing for Renovations.
And so a series of events ongoing until June 13. Some free and some with tickets.
Cooling and Heating Systems for your Year-round Comfort.
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Low Mortgage Rates. Low Interest Auto Loans. Personal Loans. Credit Cards. In Manning and ATM in Santee.
Casino in Santee?
State legislature considers a measure that will allow a casino to open in the space of the defunct Santee Outlet Mall.
Tunnel To Towers.
Helping disabled Veterans and First Responders live on. You can help for as little as $11 a month.
Online banking With Chime
Banking with less fees. No overdraft fees. No monthly fees. No minimum balance. No foreign transaction fees. No transfer fees. Credit and Debit Cards. Two-minute application.
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Author Julia Mood Peterkin
was a writer residing on a plantation in Fort Motte. She was a graduate of Converse College and a Pulitzer Prize winning author. Her works were controversial in that she faithfully included dialect spoken by African American workers on the plantation. She passed in 1961.
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Brigadier General Francis Marion’s Resting Place.
Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion’s plantation is under water. When the lake was formed his plantation, where he and his wife were buried was to be flooded to become part of the lake. Their burial was moved to higher ground and memorialized by the South Carolina PRT and may be visited without charge just off Highway 45 on Francis Marion Avenue near Pineville.
State considers taxation change.
Moving through the South Carolina legislature is a measure to reduce taxes on boats from 10.5 to 5.25 creating a loss of state revenues which counties believe will increase taxes on the balance of taxpayers as revenues must be replaced. It is unlikely the measure will clear both houses as we are near the end of the legislative year but will remain as a consideration for the next session.
Goat Island Easy Apple Salad.
1 small can of crushed pineapple, drained. 2 Tbsp. of apple cider vinegar. 1 Tbsp. of flour. 1 egg, beaten. 1/2 cup of sugar. 1 8-oz container of Cool Whip. 8 large apples, chopped. 1 can of chopped nuts. 1/2 can of coconut (optional). 1 can of raisons (optional).
Combine pineapple, vinegar, flour. flour, egg and sugar. Cook until thick, stirring as it thickens. Let cool. Add Cool Whip. Then add apples and nuts and coconuts and raisins.
Power Washing by Santee Outdoors LLC
Professional washing of Roofs, Decks and More. Licensed and insured. Free estimates.
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Vance Cheese Cookies.
4 cups of finely grated cheese. 4 cups of plain flour sifted. 3 and 1/4 sticks or margarine. 2 tablespoons of salt. 2 and 1/4 tablespoons of red pepper.
Mix all ingredients and roll into a long log. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Slice and place a pecan on top of each piece, if desired. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Yields about 10 dozen. Perfect for snacking at the lake.
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The I. P. Stanback Museum and Planetarium.
On the campus of South Carolina State University in Orangeburg the locale is a reservoir for African American art and history and a comfortable location for viewing the heavenly bodies. Begun in 1980 under the leadership of internationally known artist Dr. Leo Twiggs, who was born in St. Stephen, the museum is well worth the time and trip.
Lakewood Tree Service, LLC
Tree Removal. Tree Trimming. Stump Removal. Storm Clean-up. Emergency Service.
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Ferguson Landing Sausage and Beans
1 pkg. of Jimmy Dean Sausage. 1 chopped onion. 1/2 chopped bell pepper. 1 large can of Bush Baked Beans. 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
Brown the sausage and drain the grease. Ad the rest of the ingredients and simmer, stirring often. The longer it cooks the better it tastes.
Endangered Species in South Carolina
Gopher Tortoises are protected in South Carolina primarily for their role as habitat builders burrowing long underground trenches used by such other endangered creatures as the Eastern indigo snake, striped newts and gopher frogs for protection from predators, winter nesting and summer heat avoidance. The tortoises are losing their habitat due to land development.
Bird Flu in South Carolina
There have been no reports of Bird Flu in South Carolina, but caution is good advice, especially in an area where ducks and geese migrate. A primary method of transference is within flocks. When cleaning ducks and game birds use surgical gloves and keep feathers and other parts safely deposited as ducks may have the milder case and not show signs of the virus. Report dead or unhealthy birds to SCDNR. Also, be aware that such other animals as pet birds, cows, chickens, cats and rats may be contaminated if they have been in contact with the feces or other bodily fluids of infected birds. But the good news is transference to humans is a very low risk. Still, cook fowl to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Black Cowboy Festival.
May 22-25 in Rembert.
The Black Cultural Enlightenment (BCE) Society, mission is to enlighten the community awareness on the attributes of the African American of yesterday and today, expose our youth as well adults to the art of horsemanship.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Santee all day long.
OutDoor UpGrades in Manning
Add to the value and convenience of your life. Decks, porches, car ports storage and more. Fast delivery and Rent to Own.
Short Nosed Sturgeon Remain Endangered.
Native to the Santee and Pee Dee Rivers, these fish are in larvae form in salt water but return to the rivers to mature and live. Though the fish is making a comeback it remains endangered, primarily to loss of habitat.
Carolina Properties at Lake Marion.
Land and fine homes, beautifully appointed.
Jack’s Creek Sloppy Joes
2 lbs. ground beef cooked and drained. 1/3 cup of vinegar. 2.3 cup of water. 1/3 cup of brown sugar. 1/2 tsp. of chili powder. 1 cup of catsup. 3 tbsp. onion chopped. 3 tbsp. mustard. 1tbsp. flour.
Brown meat in skillet. In a small pan mix the other ingredients and cook until tender. Pour over the meat and simmer for one hour. Serve on a bun with cole slaw or baked beans.
Shoney’s in Manning
Breakfast, lunch and dinner fresh food bar with Door Dash and cocktails too. 2742 Paxville Highway.
Leave the little deer alone.
Each Spring and Summer SCDNR receives calls from residents who have found a fawn alone asleep in the woods. The callers believe the fawn has been deserted and they try to rescue it. SCDR responds that setting aside a fawn is a natural habit of the doe while she looks for food and new bedding. She will return to the fawn periodically for feeding and other care. Human involvement with the fawn often causes the mother to abandon the fawn. Better to stay away from the newborn fawn.
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Copperhead season in South Carolina.
The state’s most common venomous snake is moving around in the warm weather preferring place where it blends such as wooded areas, home gardens and the edge of housing. They are looking for a meal of rodents, frogs, lizards and insects. Keeping your yard free of downed leaves and uncut grass discourages the snakes to find another place to lurk. Spray with vinegar and ammonia but do not combine these homemade repellents. Pick one and spray it around areas of your yard, garden or house. Also, you can plant snake-repelling marigolds, allium, lemongrass, mother-in-law’s tongue, garlic, wormwood, basil and yellow alder.
This is the Eastern Kingsnake. Don’t kill it. It will eat Copperheads.
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Taw Caw Creek Media LLC
Helping residents and visitors make informed decisions at Lake Marion.
Angel’s Landing.
Restaurant. Marina. Campground. On Lake Moultrie. Great fishing. Great relaxing.
Samaritans Purse
Helping South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee recover.
Premier Roofing for Lake Marion.
Custom Creations Flooring and Renovations LLC
Serving Lake Marion from Manning specializing in custom showers, tile and hardwood flooring, bathroom and remodeling.
From start to finish, realtor Kristi Anderson at Lake Homes Realty is your source.
Third Water Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cups of mashed cook sweet potatoes. 2 eggs. 1 cup of sugar. 1 stick of margarine. 1/4 cup of milk. 1 tsp. of vanilla.
Mash potatoes well. Melt the margarine. Combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Spray a baking dish with Pam. Bake at 350 degrees for thirty minutes. Cover with mini marshmallows and brown. Enjoy.
Wisdom Players – Encounters in a Park in Heaven
Francis Marion Performing Arts Center in Florence. June 21 at 3:00 PM,
Richardson Cemetary
Go south from Summerton on 301 and turn right on Liberty Hill Road. Just past Liberty Hill AME Church turn left on Old River Road and stay on the road several miles until the Wildlife Education Center is on your right. (8444 Old River Road.) Turn there to the left to visit the Richardson Cemetary, where rests American Revolutionary General Richard Richardson, South Carolina Governor James Burchell Richardson (1802-1804) and Governor John Peter Richardson (1840-42), founder of The Citadel.
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You belong here.
Manning’s First Assembly of God is delighted to welcome you.
Chapel Creek Artichoke Dip
2 cans of artichoke hearts, chopped. 2 cans of chopped green chilies. 1/3 to 1/2 cup of mayonnaise. Grated Chedder cheese.
Mix the ingredients together and place in a casserole dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with toast squares.
Beard Auto Sales. in Orangeburg.
Many late model and hand selected pre-owned vehicles.
Susan G. Komen Foundation
Adding to the number of survivors of breast cancer.
McLaughlin Ford
Save with our ongoing Advantage Pricing savings on F-150 Pick-ups.
Piccolo Spoleto Festival
Music, theatre, art and food for the entire family. May 23-June 8 in Downtown Charleston.
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Stumphole Broccoli Cornbread.
One-half cup margarine melted. One medium or large onion finely chopped. Ten ounces of broccoli finely chopped. Four eggs beaten. Six ounces of cottage cheese. One tsp. of salt. One 8 and 1/2 box of muffin mix.
Combine all of the ingredients except muffin mix. Mix well. Stir in muffin mix. Pour batter into greased 13x9 baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for thirty minutes. Serves 8 to 12.
