‘Conversation’ about law enforcement planned
The S.C. Highway Patrol and Orlando Hudson invite you to “An Open Conversation About Law Enforcement and the Communities They Serve.” The event is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Dominion Church, 1030 Pearl St., Darlington. Speakers will include Hudson, a Darlington native and former star MLB player, and Highway Patrol Col. Chris Williamson.
Darlington Dragway: SLED shut us down
The Darlington Dragway on East Bobo Newsome Highway in Darlington County says that “restrictions” imposed by the State Law Enforcement Division caused the dragway to cancel last week’s events. As of Friday, a recorded message on the dragway’s telephone said: “This week’s events have been canceled due to restrictions by SLED.” Also, the dragway’s Facebook page posted a message: “We are closed tonight. We have been told by SLED if we...
Recreation Dept. to host movie night Aug. 7
The Darlington Area Recreation Department will host a free movie night at Virgil Wells Stadium (100 Magnolia St., Darlington) on Aug. 7. Patrons will have the opportunity to watch “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!” The gate will open at 7 p.m. for entry; show time will be 8:15 p.m. To reserve field spots, call 843-398-4030. Social distancing will be observed. Bring your lawn chairs. This event is sponsored by the Terrence F....
Bible Truth Holiness Church plans revival
Bible Truth Holiness Church, 5360 Indian Branch Road in Lydia, invites you to come to our revival Aug. 2-5 to hear Brother Logan Nesbitt from Wilkesboro, N.C. He will be there Sunday in the morning service at 11 and the evening service at 6. Monday through Wednesday events will be at 7 p.m.
Major leak forces Lamar to conserve water
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net In the middle of a summer heatwave, the Town of Lamar had to make a painful request from residents last week: Don’t water your lawn. Also, don’t wash your car, or fill a swimming pool. In fact, residents were asked to use as little water as possible because somewhere in the town’s water supply system, a major leak had developed. Mayor Pro Tem Lang Howell, who oversees the...