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Former Darlington County Corrections Officer arrested
A former corrections officer from Darlington County found herself facing charges after being arrested by State Law Enforcement Division agents.
Drug bust in Darlington nets 6 arrests, large amount of drugs
In a successful operation targeting illicit drug activity, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) has removed a significant amount of drugs and weapons from circulation.
Sheriff’s Dept. holds Junior Leadership Academy 2024
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy 2024 every Wednesday from April 10th through May 1st.
Darlington City Council chooses Taylor as Interim City Manager
The Darlington City Council has unanimously appointed Bill Taylor as Interim City Manager, a role he will hold until a permanent candidate is selected.
Hunter pleads guilty to Attempted Murder, other charges
Fourth Circuit Solicitor Will Rogers announced that Sinatra Lashawn Hunter (45) pled guilty on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 for the March, 2022 Attempted Murder of Gloria Hawkins, an 82 year old Darlington grandmother.
Carolina Pines Medical Group opens new multi-specialty facility in Pageland
Carolina Pines Medical Group (CPMG), the multi-specialty physician practice affiliated with Carolina Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), celebrated a significant milestone today, with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new multispecialty facility in Pageland.
Keep up with Spring Softball and Baseball!
The Spring Sports Season may have already started, and the early games have been very exciting, but it’s not over!
Genesis Healthcare promotes heart health during Heart Month and beyond
February marked American Heart Month, and across South Carolina, Genesis Healthcare has championed the cause of heart health through community partnerships and initiatives.
Local teen missing
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating Jalen Corey Hudson, a 15-year-old who was last seen on E. Wine Street in Darlington on Thursday.
Darlington Raceway’s Track Laps for Charity rescheduled
Darlington Raceway has postponed this Saturday’s Track Laps for Charity due to potential inclement weather. The event benefitting Darlington Shares and the Child and Family Resource Foundation has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
Keep up with Spring Softball and Baseball!
The Spring Sports Season may have already started, and the early games have been very exciting, but it’s not over!
Darlington Raceway’s Track Laps for Charity rescheduled
Darlington Raceway has postponed this Saturday’s Track Laps for Charity due to potential inclement weather. The event benefitting Darlington Shares and the Child and Family Resource Foundation has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
Darlington Raceway to host Laps for Charity this Saturday
Darlington Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity on Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Child and Family Resource Foundation.
Trinity students sign to play sports
Trinity Collegiate is proud to announce the signing of two outstanding student-athletes, Courtlyn Brunson and Reese Paison, to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.
School Sports events
Many school sports events occurred last week. These are pictures from some of them.
Hartsville Girls come up short for Region Championship
With the Region 6 championship and No. 1 seed on the line, the Hartsville Lady Red Foxes invaded the raucous house of the Tigers to face Wilson.
DHS students sign to play sports
On Wednesday morning, February 7th, three Darlington High School student athletes signed Letters of Intent to play college sports.
Coker University opens Garrett Bakhsh Fan Den
Coker University is proud to announce the grand opening of the Garrett Bakhsh fan den on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 1:30 p.m. on the Coker Athletic Fields.
Racing Legend Cale Yarborough dies
NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough has died, officials said Sunday, December 31st. He was 84.
Genesis Healthcare sponsors Sports Coverage
The Sports coverage in the Darlington County News & Press is sponsored by Genesis Healthcare, Inc.
Carolina Pines Medical Group opens new multi-specialty facility in Pageland
Carolina Pines Medical Group (CPMG), the multi-specialty physician practice affiliated with Carolina Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), celebrated a significant milestone today, with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new multispecialty facility in Pageland.
Genesis Healthcare promotes heart health during Heart Month and beyond
February marked American Heart Month, and across South Carolina, Genesis Healthcare has championed the cause of heart health through community partnerships and initiatives.
Community CPR Training to be held in Darlington
A Community CPR Training class will take place on Thursday, March 14th, at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, located at 300 Sanders Street in Darlington.
Darlington Raceway to host Laps for Charity this Saturday
Darlington Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity on Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Child and Family Resource Foundation.
Delta Sigma Theta goes Red in Hartsville
The Hartsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. made a significant impact on the community with their 2024 Go Red event, “Stepping into Good Health,” held on Saturday, February 10th, at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hartsville.
Rep. Fry, others sponsor Trafficking Survivors Relief Act
Recently, Representatives Russell Fry (SC-07), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Ann Wagner (R-MO), and Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduced the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act.
Gov McMaster, SCDHHS increase Mental Health Counselors
Governor McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) recently announced significant progress in the number of school-based mental health counselors available to serve South Carolina children.
Darlington Rec. Dept’s Father/Daughter Dance
The Darlington Recreation Department’s Father/Daughter Dance was held on Thursday, February 8th at the Harmon Baldwin Center, 300 Sanders Street in Darlington.
DCSD announces February Teacher Feature winners
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum recently announced the Teacher Feature winners for February.
DCIS students thriving in new archery program
Three sharp electronic whistle tones ring off the gymnasium walls as students clad in JROTC-issued Army Combat Uniforms retrieve bows and a handful of arrows each from center court.
Joann Anderson
Joann Anderson passed away at MUSC in Florence on August 28, 2023, from cardiac arrest.
Vernita Nicole Wingate
Vernita Nicole Wingate was born October 20, 1977 on Yokota Air Force Base in Tokyo, Japan.
Taylor Madison Britt
Taylor Madison Britt, 16, of Darlington died Saturday, September 30, 2023.
OBITUARY: Emma Louise Coggeshall Donald
Emma Louise “Emmy Lou” Coggeshall Donald passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence.
Finley Ann Stith James
Finley Ann Stith James of Darlington, South Carolina passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023.
JoAnn Buie Stephens McKnight
JoAnn Buie Stephens McKnight,85, of Darlington went home to the Lord on Monday June 19, 2023.
Johnnie Scott Jeffords Jr.
Graveside services for Johnie Scott Jeffords Jr., were held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Grove Hill Cemetery in Darlington at 10:30 a.m. directed by Belk Funeral Home.
Helen Wiggins Coker
Helen Wiggins Coker, age 76, passed away on June 12, 2023 at her residence.
Janie Marie “Dinah” Smith
Janie Marie “Dinah” Smith aged 85, passed away after a long illness on May 3, 2023, at King’s Grant Retirement Community in Martinsville, Virginia.
Rev. Randal Jeb “R.J.” Lambert
Reverend Randall Jeb (R. J.) Lambert, 95, died peacefully at McLeod...
A near disaster in Darlington
“Gray skies, rain falling, a September Gale,” the people said. It happened every year at this time. Folks in the village were prepared.
Have fireflies left us?
Among sedges and along tree lines, across lawns and fields they’ll soon cease blinking.
Glancing at leaves
This time of year I catch myself glancing at leaves. On walks through woods and bike rides along trails, I see the occasional red leaf. I glance again and see a few more leaves turning crimson. Soon red outnumbers green. Autumn’s nigh.
LETTER TO EDITOR — Reader remembers Purple Heart vets
Dear Editor,
Thank you for the stories of the fine men who received the Purple Heart while protecting us during their military service.
LETTER TO EDITOR — Reader says “Stop the calls!”
Dear Editor,
This is a letter to Senators Graham and Scott and all of our representatives to Washington.
Learning along the Estuary
The children of Sandy Island board a school bus boat for an eight-minute journey across the Waccamaw River to the mainland.
The Miraculous Green Lizard
We call it a lizard, except it’s not. It’s an anole, and it can re-grow its tail, “regenerate” in the words of scientists.
The Darlington I Like to Remember: #2 Looking Back – The Town Square
Which is correct – Uptown, downtown, or across town?
Waterfall Country
Several hikes proved easy. One proved tougher than nails.
The illusion: Looking young forever
Late, late afternoon it was. She walked into the restaurant and lit it up.
Sheriff’s Dept. holds Junior Leadership Academy 2024
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a Darlington County Junior Leadership Academy 2024 every Wednesday from April 10th through May 1st.
Carolina Pines Medical Group opens new multi-specialty facility in Pageland
Carolina Pines Medical Group (CPMG), the multi-specialty physician practice affiliated with Carolina Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), celebrated a significant milestone today, with the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of their new multispecialty facility in Pageland.
Keep up with Spring Softball and Baseball!
The Spring Sports Season may have already started, and the early games have been very exciting, but it’s not over!
Darlington Raceway’s Track Laps for Charity rescheduled
Darlington Raceway has postponed this Saturday’s Track Laps for Charity due to potential inclement weather. The event benefitting Darlington Shares and the Child and Family Resource Foundation has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30.
Community CPR Training to be held in Darlington
A Community CPR Training class will take place on Thursday, March 14th, at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center, located at 300 Sanders Street in Darlington.
Darlington Raceway to host Laps for Charity this Saturday
Darlington Raceway will host Track Laps for Charity on Saturday, March 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Child and Family Resource Foundation.
Darlington Polling Precinct Changes
All residents of Darlington #5 precinct who normally vote at Mayo High School!
Your polling location is moving to the Darlington County Intervention School at 100 Magnolia Street in Darlington for the Presidential Primary only.
Darlington City Manager resigns
After nearly three years of dedicated service, Darlington City Manager John Payne has announced his decision to step down from his position to pursue an opportunity in Charleston.
County Council handles diverse issues
The Darlington County Council convened on Monday, February 5, 2024, to address a range of issues pertinent to the community.
Delta Sigma Theta goes Red in Hartsville
The Hartsville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. made a significant impact on the community with their 2024 Go Red event, “Stepping into Good Health,” held on Saturday, February 10th, at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Hartsville.
