Memorial Day 2019
Darlington celebrated Memorial Day with an observance on the Public Square, featuring patriotic music, remembrances of servicemen and -women who gave their lives in defense of our nation, and stories from guest speaker Lt. Col. Don Cann (USAF, retired), a B-52D bomber pilot who logged 333 combat missions in Vietnam. Photos by Samantha Lyles
Pee Dee United Elks Lodge gives to Darlington Recreation
Attending Darlington Recreation sporting events this summer will be a more delicious experience thanks to a donation from Pee Dee United Elks Lodge #1679 Temple #790, which recently gifted the Rec with $500 to purchase a new commercial fryer for the concession stand. Pictured here at the check presentation are (from right) Elks financial secretary Elaine Reed, donor Scottie McKoy, Darlington Recreation director Brantley Jett, Elks...
Association donates $10,000 to FDTC’s dental program
The South Carolina Dental Association donated $10,000 to the Florence-Darlington Technical College dental program last Wednesday for hosting Dental Access Day. SCDA Executive Director Phil Latham and immediate past president Dr. Tom McDonald visited the FDTC Health Sciences Campus and presented the FDTC Dental Program a $10,000 check for hosting and assisting with Dental Access Day April 5. On Dental Access Day, regional dental care...
Backyard Stargazer – The Moon in June … and other sights
The summertime constellations of Libra, Scorpius and Sagittarius are rising after sunset in June.
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program announces dates, locations
The Darlington County Council on Aging will be issuing free coupons to low-income individuals 60 and older that may be used to purchase fresh produce at local participating farmers’ markets. Each eligible person will receive $25 worth of coupons that may be used at participating markets through Oct. 15. The coupons will be issued on a first come, first served basis until the supply is exhausted. Note the location change in...