Obituaries – June 5, 2019
Wallace Herman DeMaurice, Agnes Grice Davis
City might raise tax millage, garbage-pickup fees
Going into its June 4 meeting, Darlington City Council was set to consider a first vote on the city’s $6.8 million budget for next fiscal year, as well as a possible increase in the city’s tax millage rate and a possible hike in garbage-collection fees.
Darlington County Council recognizes National Police Week
Members of Darlington City Council recently expressed their appreciation for local law enforcement by presenting a plaque to Public Safety Director Kelvin Washington and members of the Darlington Police Department. “We just wanted to show how thankful we are for the work that Chief Washington and his officers do every day to help keep our city safe,” said Mayor Gloria Hines, who was joined by councilwomen Sheila Baccus and Elaine...
Living on the West End: The YMCA
The YMCA was a big part of my world when I was a boy and living on the west end of Darlington.
Kid-friendly weekend getaways in the great outdoors
Weekend getaways in the great outdoors can be a great way for families to break from the norm and spend some quality time together while getting some fresh air. Such trips are popular, as the U.S. Travel Association notes that nearly three out of four domestic trips are taken for leisure purposes. Families looking to get away from home on weekends often look for activities or locales that appeal to kids and parents alike while getting...