Dr. Wittmann-Price receives AAFSC Diversity Award
Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, the dean of the Francis Marion University School of Health Sciences, received the African-American Faculty & Staff Coalition’s Diversity Award at the organization’s annual gala recently held on the FMU campus.
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating stabbing
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday March 4 at a residence on Autrey St. in the Darlington area. Two victims have been transported to a local hospital with extensive injuries. Deputies have a suspect in custody.
Investigators uncover Fentanyl and more in Hartsville Motel search
Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit and the Hartsville Police Department served a search warrant at a room at the Hartsville Motel located at 805 N. Fifth St. in Hartsville on February 20. Investigators uncovered five fentanyl patches, 5 grams of heroin, 2.9 grams of methamphetamine, ten 30 mg oxycodone tablets and $700 in cash. Investigators arrested four individuals. Dwayne Coleman, 45, of Darlington, is...
Governor proclaims March Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2018 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role that fire plays in both the stewardship of our natural resources and the protection of lives and property. Prescribed, or...
Interest still lacking to connect county water to Society Hill
Efforts to connect parts of Society Hill to Darlington County water may be circling the drain for another year according to a community meeting held March 3 at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle School.