Student-musicians shine in annual DCSD All-County Music Festival
More than 240 students from across the Darlington County School District (DCSD) participated in the Fifth Annual All-County Music Festival on Jan. 8. The event filled the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center at Coker College. “Our talented students produced yet another stellar performance. I believe it was the best yet,” said Marisa Johnson, DCSD’s coordinator of Arts and Innovative Programs. “Their investment and...
Single car accident on Harry Byrd Highway
Around 1:15 p.m. Jan. 7, Darlington Fire Department crews responded to a single car accident on Harry Byrd Highway near Raceway Grill. DFD Chief Pat Cavanaugh said the driver was extricated and transported to a hospital. Photos courtesy of Jim Brunson
Monk to lead Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce
The board of directors of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce announces the promotion of Murphy Monk from membership development coordinator to president. In this capacity, Monk will lead the chamber in its mission to be a catalyst for community success through member support and advocacy. A graduate of Clemson University, Monk holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies. Prior to coming to the Chamber in 2017, she...
County Council welcomes newest member
Darlington County Council convened their first meeting of 2019 on Jan. 2 and started the evening by swearing in the new representative for District 6 (Hartsville), Albert Davis III.
Sole survivor: Simon retires from shoe biz at 91
The new year traditionally marks a series of beginnings, but the close of 2018 saw the end of a very long Darlington tradition as Simon’s Community Shoe Repair shut its doors for good.