Paddle sports enthusiasts to enjoy free fall Paddlefest
Whether you are new to paddle sports or want to learn a new skill, Fall Paddlefest will allow paddle sport enthusiasts to learn basic techniques of kayaking, kayak fishing, paddleboarding, and family canoeing. The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation department has partnered with Naturally Outdoors to bring this free event to Lawton Park, 716 Prestwood Dr., on Sept. 24, from 2 to 6p.m. One of the goals of Naturally Outdoors is to...
Students can read their way to the Big Game
Your child’s ability to read is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success. Help establish a strong literacy foundation for your child and support the Gamecock & Clemson championship traditions by participating in the South Carolina Department of Education’s 2017 Read Your Way to the Big Game contest. All pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students who read six books will qualify to win tickets to the Clemson vs....
Darlington Chamber to host Biggest Tailgate
Join the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce for Darlington’s Biggest Tailgate on Thursday, September 28, on Darlington Square from 6-8:30 PM. Enjoy live music from Johnny Glenn and the Chasers, local food vendors, and beverage vendors. This event will also serve as a canned food drive for The Lord Cares. You don’t want to miss this community event; it will surely showcase our Darlington pride. To...
Deputies arrest felon with gun
On September 2, while Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies were on scene at the Darlington Burger King investigating an armed robbery they recovered a loaded revolver with five bullets, meth, crack cocaine and marijuana from an individual. Deputies arrested Gregory Lamont Benjamin, 32, of Hartsville. Benjamin has been charged with distribution of cocaine base, possession of less than one gram of meth, possession of a firearm by...
Two wounded in Hartsville area shooting
Darlington County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Blanding Dr. and Primus Park Rd. around 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Two individuals were wounded. One individual is believed to not have life-threatening injuries. The severity of the second individual’s injuries is unknown at this time. If you have any information you are asked contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843)...