Red Cross assisting Darlington County family after fire
American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, on Elissa Drive in Darlington, was damaged by a fire. The Darlington County Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is helping a family of one by providing financial assistance for food, clothing, lodging, other essentials and comfort kits containing personal hygiene items.
In search of the stonecutters’ beautiful legacy
by Tom Poland I love back roads and their fading vestiges of yesteryear. Bull Durham and Coca Cola ads painted onto brick and old Camel cigarette signs don’t bother me at all. In fact, I love ’em, and, no, I never chewed or smoked. Classic signs of the past belong in a realm called art. How about modern signs? No. They clutter life and prove that we could use stricter sign ordinances. Brings to mind that hippy anthem, “Sign, sign,...
Hartsville woman hit by car
A Hartsville woman was killed Friday night when she was hit by a car on Rudy Road, officials said. Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee said the incident occurred around 10 p.m. This incident remained under investigation by the coroner’s office and the Highway Patrol. The victim’s name apparently had not been released by press time.
Florence-Darlington Tech to host Open Arena Registration Aug. 17Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) will host its second Open Arena Registration of the summer Aug. 17 at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students who attend Open Arena Registration will have the opportunity to register for the 2020 Fall Semester and speak with advisors and Financial Aid. The event guides each student through every step of the enrollment process. During the event, FDTC will be in compliance with all CDC safety regulations in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Face masks will be required to enter the SiMT. Masks will be provided if needed. Individuals will be asked to stand at least 6 feet apart, and staff will communicate through clear shields. Hand sanitizer will be in abundance as well. The first Open Arena Registration this summer attracted hundreds of students. In addition to Open Arena Registration, FDTC is carrying out call campaigns every Wednesday prior to the start of the fall semester Aug. 24. In the fall, FDTC will offer much of its coursework through virtual learning; however, students will have the option of attending some classes on campus while following CDC guidelines. Health and technical programs will be offered in a hybrid format, with virtual video elements and Face2Face, hands-on training aspects that meet CDC guidelines for safety.
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) will host its second Open Arena Registration of the summer Aug. 17 at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Students who attend Open Arena Registration will have the opportunity to register for the 2020 Fall Semester and speak with advisors and Financial Aid. The event guides each student through every step of the enrollment process....
News and Press honors Purple Heart recipients
If you or your loved one has served in the military and received a Purple Heart, please contact us. We honor our military and would like to pay special tribute to all local Purple Heart recipients. We welcome pictures of your military loved ones, also.