Hartsville council hears flood-relief strategies
By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer slyles@newsandpress.net The July 14 meeting of Hartsville City Council offered some hope for city residents plagued by stormwater and flooding troubles. David Brandes, South Carolina operations manager with engineering firm R.L. Robinson, presented council members with findings from a recent field survey, and spoke of plans to help clear out drainage ditches to mitigate stormwater flooding impacts. The...
Ronnie L. McCoy Sr.
LAMAR — Ronnie L. McCoy Sr., 78, passed away at his home Saturday, July 18, 2020. A graveside service was held Monday, July 20, 2020, at Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery. Born on March 12, 1942, in Darlington County, Ronnie was the son of the late Kenneth “Kent” and Judy Reynolds McCoy. Mr. McCoy retired from SONOCO carpentry shop after working there for 38 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He will be remembered...
Perry Eugene Munn
DARLINGTON — Perry Eugene Munn, 65, of Darlington passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, in a local hospital. The family received friends Sunday, July 19, from 2-3 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home, with a graveside service at 4 p.m. in McLaughlin Cemetery in Effingham. Born March 23, 1955, in Florence County, he was the son of the late Harry and Carrie Munn. Perry worked for Goodyear and then Singletary’s, until owning his own business,...
Deputy recovers stolen gun during traffic stop
A Cheraw man was being held after a Darlington County sheriff’s deputy found a stolen gun in his car, officials said.
Darlington County School District releases revised 2020-21 calendar
At its July meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.