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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

This is the calendar of events as published in this week’s News & Press.

Final week of Darlington County Delinquent Tax Notices!

The 3rd and Final Week of the Darlington County Delinquent Tax Notices have been published in this week’s News & Press.

2ND WEEK OF DELINQUENT TAXES!

The 2nd Week of the Darlington County Delinquent Tax Notices have been published in this week’s News & Press.

DELINQUENT TAX NOTICES PUBLISHED!

The Darlington County Delinquent Tax Notices have been published in this week’s News & Press.

MOURNING BILL SHEPARD: We will miss our beloved “Mill Village Boy”

This past weekend, we said goodbye to a beloved member of our community, Bill Shepard.

Darlington Presbyterian holds Annual Loyalty Day

Darlington Presbyterian Church will celebrate its annual Loyalty Day with a special service of worship on Sunday, October 13.

DCSO fights crime, builds trust

Sheriff James Hudson Jr. and the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) are addressing the recent increase in crime across the county with a proactive and strategic approach.

Darlington Raceway hosts Laps for Charity for Hurricane victims

Darlington Raceway will host a special Track Laps for Charity on Thursday, October 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Gov. McMaster declares State of Emergency

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in anticipation of Hurricane Helene’s potential impacts on the state.

Prepare for the aftermath of the storm

Hurricane Helene is expected to bring high winds and flash flooding to our area within the next 24 hours.
Please be prepared and keep these numbers close in case you have an urgent issue.

Genesis Healthcare sponsors Sports Coverage

Genesis Healthcare Inc. is generously sponsoring our sports coverage this season.

Genesis Healthcare Inc. sponsors News & Press sports coverage

Genesis Healthcare Inc., located at 115 Exchange Street in Darlington (Medical Services and Professional Pharmacy located at 201 Cashua Street) is sponsoring our Sports Coverage throughout Football Season.

Chase Briscoe wins Cook Out Southern 500

Chase Briscoe took the checkered flag in Sunday Night’s old-out Cook Out Southern 500 and simultaneously broke three hearts.

Raceway giving out 15,000 Rally Towels to fans at Cookout Southern 500

NASCAR fans attending Sunday’s 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway have an extra incentive to enter the gates early.

Raceway Museum honors Cale Yarborough

Ahead of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, former NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hammond and the Cale Yarborough family gathered at the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum to honor the late NASCAR legend.

Massachusetts woman blames Raceway, former Pres. for 2022 collision

A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit against Darlington Raceway and its former president, accusing them of negligence.

Senior Citizens attend DCSD school events free

The Darlington County School District (DCSD) continues to offer the Red Apple Pass program, which allows a cardholder to attend school-sponsored athletic, music, dramatic and/or band events held in Darlington County free of charge, except sports playoffs, championships and special fundraisers.

Gone, but never forgotten

Frankie L. Johnson, Jr., affectionately known as “Lil Frankie,” was born on September 17, 1997, in Darlington, SC.

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 CALENDAR

This is the calendar of events as published in this week’s News & Press.

Genesis Healthcare sponsors Sports Coverage

Genesis Healthcare Inc. is generously sponsoring our sports coverage this season.

Senator Malloy holds Kickoff Event

Senator Gerald Malloy celebrated his Campaign Kickoff event last night at the Hartsville Country Club, 116 Golf Course Road in Hartsville.

Raceway Museum honors Cale Yarborough

Ahead of the 75th annual Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway, former NASCAR crew chief Jeff Hammond and the Cale Yarborough family gathered at the Darlington Raceway Stock Car Museum to honor the late NASCAR legend.

Massachusetts woman blames Raceway, former Pres. for 2022 collision

A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit against Darlington Raceway and its former president, accusing them of negligence.

Sheriff, DCSO adapt to changing crime

Sheriff James Hudson Jr. and the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) are taking another significant step in combating crime by acquiring eight Flock Safety cameras to enhance public safety across the county.

Darlington’s Market on Main holds ribbon cutting

Yesterday, The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting at the Market on Pearl, 103 Pearl Street in Darlington.

News & Press thanks Mayor, City & County workers

The News & Press would like to thank Darlington Mayor Curtis Boyd, and all Darlington City and County employees who kept vigil and took great pains to prepare our community for Tropical Storm Debby over the past 7 days.

Darlington opens Indoor Farmers Market

In a remarkable revival of Darlington’s historic downtown, the new Darlington Farmers Market has found its home at 103 Pearl Street, a building rich with history and now renewed for modern use.

Trinity Collegiate student holds Toy Drive

Trinity Collegiate School’s rising senior, Gabriella Stamato, has always had a deep love for taking care of children and helping those in need.

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...

MOURNING BILL SHEPARD: We will miss our beloved “Mill Village Boy”

This past weekend, we said goodbye to a beloved member of our community, Bill Shepard.

From Sacred Earth — Catawba Pottery

On a hot July Saturday I drove to the Native American Studies Center in Lancaster, South Carolina.

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?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

This is the calendar of events as published in this week’s News & Press.

MOURNING BILL SHEPARD: We will miss our beloved “Mill Village Boy”

This past weekend, we said goodbye to a beloved member of our community, Bill Shepard.

Darlington Presbyterian holds Annual Loyalty Day

Darlington Presbyterian Church will celebrate its annual Loyalty Day with a special service of worship on Sunday, October 13.

DCSO fights crime, builds trust

Sheriff James Hudson Jr. and the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) are addressing the recent increase in crime across the county with a proactive and strategic approach.

Darlington Raceway hosts Laps for Charity for Hurricane victims

Darlington Raceway will host a special Track Laps for Charity on Thursday, October 10 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Prepare for the aftermath of the storm

Hurricane Helene is expected to bring high winds and flash flooding to our area within the next 24 hours.
Please be prepared and keep these numbers close in case you have an urgent issue.

Genesis Healthcare sponsors Sports Coverage

Genesis Healthcare Inc. is generously sponsoring our sports coverage this season.

Senator Malloy holds Kickoff Event

Senator Gerald Malloy celebrated his Campaign Kickoff event last night at the Hartsville Country Club, 116 Golf Course Road in Hartsville.

Genesis Healthcare Inc. sponsors News & Press sports coverage

Genesis Healthcare Inc., located at 115 Exchange Street in Darlington (Medical Services and Professional Pharmacy located at 201 Cashua Street) is sponsoring our Sports Coverage throughout Football Season.

Chase Briscoe wins Cook Out Southern 500

Chase Briscoe took the checkered flag in Sunday Night’s old-out Cook Out Southern 500 and simultaneously broke three hearts.

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