Lamar shooting investigation
Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched at 2 p.m. Jan. 22 to a residence on Lincoln Circle in the Lamar area of Darlington County in reference to a shooting. According to witnesses, an occupant of an unknown vehicle fired shots striking a residence and left the scene. No one was injured. If you have any information you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398- 4501 or Crime...
Deputy Sheriff Graduates Academy
Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the graduation of Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputy Justin
Taylor from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
Darlington shooting investigation
At 6 p.m., Jan. 21, Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Larry’s Drive in Darlington in reference to a shooting. Two individuals were located at the scene with gunshot wounds. Darlington County EMS transported both individuals to area hospitals; one is in stable condition and the condition of the other is unknown. If you have any information you are asked to contact Darlington...
Deputy involved in vehicle collision
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery in progress in the Hartsville area of Darlington County at approximate 6:45 p.m. Jan. 16. A Patrol Deputy en-route to the incident traveling west on W. Bobo Newsom Hwy. with his emergency lights and siren activated entered the intersection of Kelleytown Rd. and was struck by a vehicle. The Patrol Deputy was transported to an area hospital to be treated for...
Hartsville Museum’s newest exhibit celebrates Black History Month
Beginning Feb. 1, the newest exhibit at the Hartsville Museum will celebrate Black History Month. The museum’s permanent collection of Black Heritage Stamps and other postal memorabilia will be on display in the W. Reaves McCall Gallery until Feb. 28. The Black Heritage Stamps series first began in 1978, with the first honoring abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. The 2018 Black Heritage Stamp, the 41st issuance in the series, honors Lena...