‘Meet and greet’ planned for Darlington city office candidates
The Democratic Women’s Council of Darlington County invites Darlington residents to a “meet and greet” Oct. 3 with candidates for city offices. The event is planned from 6-8 p.m. at Bethel AME Church Annex, 1321 S. Main St. Up for election in November are three at-large seats and the mayor’s post. Three candidates are competing for mayor: Incumbent Mayor Gloria Hines, City Council member Carolyn Bruce and businessman Curtis Boyd....
Obituaries – September 25, 2019
Crystal “Christie” Dawn Happ, Linda Bell Chapman, Larry Andrews, Billy McClary
Francis Marion’s University Place Gallery hosts Gallery Talk
University Place Gallery, Francis Marion University’s newest art gallery in downtown Florence, hosted its first Gallery Talk last Saturday. The Gallery Talk, delivered by Gallery Coordinator Colleen Critcher, provided insight into the process and meaning behind some of the gallery’s newest installations as a part of the Visual Arts Alumni Juried Exhibition. The exhibit runs through Oct. 18 and is comprised of recent works from Francis...
Students capture drag racing’s seismic activity
Seismologist Thomas Owens knows how it feels when the Earth moves — and not just because of his research.
Kiwanis installs new slate of officers
Last week, the Darlington Kiwanis Club had a special guest, Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Pete Hoogendonk, to induct a new slate of officers for the 2019-20 Kiwanis Year. The Board of Directors includes President Bobby Kilgo, President-elect Charles Bailey, Secretary John Segars, Treasurer Linwood Epps, Past President Bill Moore Jr., Spiritual Aims Chris Byrd, Membership Robby Kilgo, Attendance David Vaughan, Sponsored Youth Jane Lloyd, Public...
