Schmotzer brothers to be inducted into Coker Athletics Hall of Fame
Coker College will induct Dan and Dave Schmotzer into the Coker College Athletics Hall of Fame on February 11, 2017. In a unanimous decision by the Coker Hall of Fame selection committee, the Schmotzer brothers, who both retired from coaching following the 2015-16 season, will each become two-time members of the Coker Hall of Fame. Dan was previously inducted with his 1987-88 men’s basketball team in 2012, while Dave was...
Race Week Kick Off Party
Locals enjoyed Friday’s Race Week Kick Off Party hosted by Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association at Liberty Lane, with music by Speak Easy Band of Florence and food from local eateries including: South of Pearl, Darlington Country Club, Carolina Bank, CJ’s Cakes & Catering, Julia Belle’s, and Jubilee Farms. Local race car driver Hayes Goodson was on hand to sign autographs; he drives the Florence-Darlington...
12th Annual Darlington Car Hauler Parade & RaceFest
12th Annual 2016 Darlington Car Hauler Parade Part 1: Florence 4 p.m. Join us on September 1, 2016 for the 12th Annual Darlington Car Hauler Parade and Festival! Come watch the NASCAR Sprint Cup Teams make their way through cheering fans from the Florence Civic Center to Darlington Square and onto the track that’s “Too Tough to Tame”. The fun will begin at the Florence Civic Center at 4 p.m. with entertainment and...
Southern 500 Parade
The Darlington Area Recreation Department, City of Darlington, and Darlington Raceway will share the Southern 500 Parade with race fans on Saturday, September 3. The nearly 2-mile parade route will begin at City Hall, 400 Pearl St., and continue down Pearl Street to the track and into the infield. Parade lineup will run down Edwards Avenue and turn onto West Broad Street heading southwest toward the four-way stop at Washington Street....
Art contest for the kids at the Market
Bring the kids to Market on Darlington Square for a fun art contest on Saturday, September 5. During the Market from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there will be a free kids’ sidewalk chalk art contest. Children can participate as individuals or in groups, and the chalk will be provided. Categories are ages 12 and younger and ages 13-18. The theme for this year’s contest is MUSIC. Winners will be announced at 12:45 p.m. and will receive a cash...
