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Hartsville Council hears presentation and makes several proclamations
It was a busy night when the Hartsville City Council met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Hartsville hosts Block Party
A huge crowd turned up to hear the Level 10 Band and enjoy the refreshments and festivities at the Hartsville Block Party, held on Friday, May 19, 2023, on East College Ave. in Hartsville.
Hartsville appoints new Interim Police Chief
Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, today announced the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Interim Chief of the Hartsville Police Department.
Hardee named CEO of McLeod Health Dillon
Darlingtonian Jenny Hardee has been named as the new CEO of McLeod Health Dillon.
Economic Development Board meets
The Darlington County Economic Development Partnership met on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Library Board Meeting Room of the Coker University Library, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Here is a list of some upcoming events in Darlington County.
Williamson Park bridge completed
There is a new bridge on the nature trail in Williamson Park! Drs. Andy and Peggy Cohen, William Hudson, and Al Britt show off the recently completed 325-foot long bridge over the wild nature trail.
Darlingtonian receives degree 40 years after entering Army
Freddie A. Lighty, Jr., formerly of Darlington, South Carolina, graduated with Latin honors, cum laude, from Atlanta Metropolitan State College in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Farmer’s Market distributes produce vouchers
The Farmer’s Market Produce Vouchers Program is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the Darlington County Council on Aging.
Darlington installs fountain
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Darlington Mayor Curtis Boyd, Water/Sewer Dept. employees, some City Council members and other interested citizens gathered on Pearl Street to celebrate the installation of the new fountain on the lot near Subway.
Mayo’s Williams signs to play football for Greensboro College
Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology senior Steven Williams signed a letter of intent on Friday, May 25, to play fottball for Greensboro College last year.
Darlington Raceway/NASCAR license plates available
South Carolina race fans can be “Too Tough To Tame” with the all new Darlington Raceway and NASCAR license plates available at their local DMV, starting May 15.
Darlington Falcons preview promising football team
The Darlington Falcons Football team hosted their spring game at the Falcon’s Nest on May 18th, previewing an exciting team led by new head coach, Jamie Johnson.
Trinity Collegiate’s Knox signs to play basketball with Dillard University
Trinity Collegiate’s Azaria Knox signed with Dillard University for basketball on Thursday, May 11, 2023.
Byron wins Goodyear 400, earns Team’s 100th Victory
William Byron earned win 100 for Hendrick Motorsports’ No. 24 car after winning the Goodyear 400 in NASCAR Overtime at Darlington Raceway.
Darlington hosts Throwback Parade
The Darlington Raceway held their Throwback Parade on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Kyle Larson wins in Shriners Children’s 200 race
In a thrilling finish to the Shriners Children’s 200 at Darlington Raceway, Kyle Larson bounced off the wall and won the race, while John Hunter Nemechek crashed coming to the checkered flag.
Christian Eckes survives Double NASCAR overtime to win at Darlington Raceway
Christian Eckes Survived double NASCAR Overtime at Darlington Raceway on Friday night to earn his second win of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.
Hartsville baseball season ends in playoff loss
When playoff baseball takes place, it is very important to not let the game get away from you. Such was not the case at Jimmy White Park as the Greer Yellowjackets stung early and often against the host Red Foxes.
Hartsville softball falls to Lugoff-Elgin
With a chance to play Region rival South Florence for a berth in the Lower State Championship, the Lady Red Foxes made the trip down I-20 to face a Lugoff-Elgin team that had defeated them earlier in the playoffs by an 11-1 score.
Hartsville Council hears presentation and makes several proclamations
It was a busy night when the Hartsville City Council met on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Hartsville hosts Block Party
A huge crowd turned up to hear the Level 10 Band and enjoy the refreshments and festivities at the Hartsville Block Party, held on Friday, May 19, 2023, on East College Ave. in Hartsville.
Hartsville appoints new Interim Police Chief
Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, today announced the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Interim Chief of the Hartsville Police Department.
Hardee named CEO of McLeod Health Dillon
Darlingtonian Jenny Hardee has been named as the new CEO of McLeod Health Dillon.
Economic Development Board meets
The Darlington County Economic Development Partnership met on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in the Library Board Meeting Room of the Coker University Library, 300 East College Ave., Hartsville.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Here is a list of some upcoming events in Darlington County.
Williamson Park bridge completed
There is a new bridge on the nature trail in Williamson Park! Drs. Andy and Peggy Cohen, William Hudson, and Al Britt show off the recently completed 325-foot long bridge over the wild nature trail.
Darlingtonian receives degree 40 years after entering Army
Freddie A. Lighty, Jr., formerly of Darlington, South Carolina, graduated with Latin honors, cum laude, from Atlanta Metropolitan State College in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Farmer’s Market distributes produce vouchers
The Farmer’s Market Produce Vouchers Program is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and the Darlington County Council on Aging.
Darlington installs fountain
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Darlington Mayor Curtis Boyd, Water/Sewer Dept. employees, some City Council members and other interested citizens gathered on Pearl Street to celebrate the installation of the new fountain on the lot near Subway.
Edgar Herbert Lawton Jr.
Edgar Herbert Lawton, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 4, 2023, surrounded by family.
Sarah Frances “Sally” Tucker
Sarah Frances “Sally” Tucker, age 63, passed away at her residence on April 30, 2023.
Margaret Shirley Davis Young
Margaret Shirley Davis Young, age 87, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
DEATH NOTICE: Mrs. Bettie Scarborough Pearson
Homegoing celebration for Mrs. Bettie Scarborough Pearson, was held Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church at 12 NOON at 126 Pearl Street, Darlington, SC.
Betty Jeanne Clarke Battista
Betty Jeanne Clarke Battista, age 76, passed away at her residence surrounded by family on Monday, April 24, 2023.
Belva Lynn Odom Comba
Belva Lynn Odom Comba, age 94, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023, in Florence, SC.
Gerald David “Jerry” Boykin
Gerald David “Jerry” Boykin, 74, of Waycross, GA, died Thursday afternoon (February 23, 2023) at Memorial Satilla Health after an extended illness.
Manda Ella Amerson Watford
Manda Ella Amerson Watford, age 88, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
Rev. Reuben Muldrow
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Reverend Reuben Muldrow of Darlington, passed from time to eternity.
DEATH NOTICES
Mr. Elbert Campbell and Rev. Reuben Muldrow recently passed away.
What it means when a church dies
Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road. Some hide behind other buildings, and some haunt the edge of hamlets and villages.
What it means when a church dies
Some linger in woods. Some stand, for now, at the end or side of a dirt road.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
From 1994 to 2004 assault weapons were banned in the U.S., but the Republican controlled congress repealed the law and every day we see the results of that mistake – more mass killings.
Tales of “Moody Spring”
Rounding a curve on Highway 107, I saw water spurting from handsome stonework set in a mountain.
Your Continental Divide
Something trendy comes along that’s annoying and you resist.
Drumming up white feathery memories
Long before I moved to South Carolina, family vacation trips took us over Charleston’s “New Cooper River Bridge.”
Life’s healing elixir
A Sunday sojourn found me at Healing Springs near Blackville, South Carolina.
Memories of Zebco reels and red wrigglers
I drive west, Georgia bound, and pass it yet again, a place that pulls at my heart.
Describing life behind the lens
Thirty-seven years ago I wrote “Worth The Wait,” a feature on photographing wildlife.
Thirty years: The mountains to the sea
I remember the year well. 1984. It was my first year working as a staff writer for South Carolina Wildlife.
Hartsville hosts Block Party
A huge crowd turned up to hear the Level 10 Band and enjoy the refreshments and festivities at the Hartsville Block Party, held on Friday, May 19, 2023, on East College Ave. in Hartsville.
Hartsville appoints new Interim Police Chief
Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, today announced the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Interim Chief of the Hartsville Police Department.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Here is a list of some upcoming events in Darlington County.
Darlingtonian receives degree 40 years after entering Army
Freddie A. Lighty, Jr., formerly of Darlington, South Carolina, graduated with Latin honors, cum laude, from Atlanta Metropolitan State College in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Darlington installs fountain
On Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Darlington Mayor Curtis Boyd, Water/Sewer Dept. employees, some City Council members and other interested citizens gathered on Pearl Street to celebrate the installation of the new fountain on the lot near Subway.
Scott named Elk of The Year
Darlingtonian Roosevelt Scott has been named 2023 Elk of The Year by the South Carolina State Association of Elks. The 100th Anniversary Awards and Civil Liberties Banquet was held on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Columbia, SC.
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center holds Project SEARCH Graduation, hires graduate
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2022-2023 Project SEARCH Interns on Thursday, May 18th.
Darlington County Library hosts Summer Reading Program
This year, Darlington County Library System celebrates the joy of reading with the 2023 Summer Reading and Learning Program, “All Together Now!”
CPRMC hosts Hiring Event
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center will host an in-person hiring event that will include open interviews for a range of clinical and nonclinical positions from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, on the hospital campus in the Main Lobby of the hospital.
Church celebrates groundbreaking
Life Changing Word Ministry (LCWM) celebrated its groundbreaking on Saturday, May 20, 2023. The new location will be constructed at 2629 North Fifth Street in Hartsville.
