Verida Blackwell Marchette
BOXWOOD PLANTATION, DARLINGTON COUNTY — Verida Blackwell Marchette, 90, died Monday, June 29, 2020. Celebration of her life was held Friday, July 3, 2020, at Boxwood Plantation. Friends were asked to wear a mask and bring a chair if needed; no suits or ties, just come as you are. A private burial was held later in the day in the family cemetery. Verida was born on Evans Street in downtown Florence in 1930. She was the daughter...
Cans and cash needed at The Lord Cares
When Darlington food bank The Lord Cares reopened recently, they set about replenishing the donation pantry to feed hungry members of the community, and now they’re asking for help to keep the larder full.
City pool to limit swimmers
The Darlington City Pool is one of the few remaining sites available for the general public to enjoy a cool swim in the summer, and while the pool is set to open for the season on Wednesday, July 8, there will be some new safety restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
PDRTA will require that all bus passengers wear masks
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority will require bus riders to wear face masks.
Kathy Smith Sims
DARLINGTON — Kathy Smith Sims, 62, of Darlington, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Kathy was born a daughter of the late Sarah Griggs Smith and James “Jimmy” Smith of Ruby. She was Director of Nursing of the Heart and Vascular Institute at McLeod Regional Medical Center Heart and had been employed with McLeod for 30 years. Kathy loved her family, her fur babies and celebrating Christmas. She was happiest when entertaining...