Belk-Gardner wedding
We joyfully announce the marriage of Mary Elizabeth Belk and Bryant Pickens Gardner, which took place at half past 6 in the evening on June 22, 2019, at Saint Matthews Church in Darlington. Rev. H. Fredrick Gough officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of James and Patsy Belk of Florence. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University and Francis Marion University, currently working with the students of Florence 1 schools...
Golf tournament will benefit county Free Medical Clinic
The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County announces the 1st Annual NUCOR South Carolina Heroes4Health Golf Classic to benefit the Free Medical Clinic. The event will be held Friday, Sept. 20, at the Darlington Country Club and will include morning and afternoon rounds, continental breakfast, cookout lunch and will conclude Friday evening with the awards banquet and silent auction. Golfers will enjoy an excellent welcome package,...
First Miss Darlington USA and Miss Darlington Teen USA pageants to be held
History will be made in Darlington Saturday, Aug. 17, at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School’s Sonoco Gymnasium. The first Miss Darlington USA and Miss Darlington Teen USA pageants will be held starting at 7 p.m. The pageants are official preliminaries to Miss South Carolina USA, Miss South Carolina Teen USA, Miss USA, Miss Teen USA and Miss Universe. The winners will be the official representatives of the City of Darlington. The event...
Candidates quick to file in Darlington mayor’s race
The filing period for Nov. 5 elections opened last Thursday, and two candidates promptly filled out their paperwork, paid the $355 filing fee, and set out to challenge incumbent Mayor Gloria C. Hines.
Intern learns what makes a city run
Before heading off to study political science at Clemson University in the fall, 18-year-old Will Johnson decided to get some first-hand, real-world experience. Since he aims to run for political office someday, Johnson felt that learning what it takes to keep the gears turning in day to day city operations would help him become a more effective and informed public servant.