St. John’s Elementary APT hosts Color Run
The students of St. John’s Elementary APT will host the inaugural community wide My School Color Run on Saturday, October 28 at 9 a.m. to raise money for their school. The My School Color Run is an untimed fun run for all ages and fitness abilities. Along the route, participants pass through vibrant color zones, making it a “colorful experience.” Additionally, each pre-registered participant is provided with a single powder color...
Filing closes for November election in Darlington County
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net The filing period for several municipal elections closed on September 7, and a number of candidates got in just under the wire to add their names to the November 7 ballot. Three seats on Darlington City Council are up for grabs, including Wards 1, 2, and 3. Incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Coleman Cannon (Ward # 1) and incumbent City Council members Elaine Reed (Ward # 2) and John Segars...
Sheriff’s Dept. asks for public’s help finding burglary suspect
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators, with the Criminal Investigations Division, are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Detrick Shanta Gibbons, 33, of Darlington. Investigators allege Gibbons unlawfully entered a residence on Middle Branch Rd. in Darlington, taking firearms from within the residence during the daytime hours of September 13. Gibbons is charged with burglary, first degree, and grand larceny,...
Heroes and villains invade Lamar
The Lamar Library was overrun with heroes on September 9 as it hosted its first ever Comic Con event, complete with prize giveaways, a cosplay contest, and special appearances from Batman and the South Carolina Ghostbusters.
Marlboro too much for Darlington in first half, cruise to victory
By Drake Horton, Contributing Writer The Darlington Falcons early season struggles continued this past Thursday against the Marlboro County Bulldogs. In its first game home game of the year, not to mention a televised game on CW-21, Darlington got behind the eight ball quick and was never able to recover or get any type of rhythm whether it was offense or defense as the Bulldogs cruised to a 40-7 victory. “We have to make...