Brad Keselowski Racing to end operations following 2017 season
STATESVILLE, N.C. –NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team owner Brad Keselowski announced that his team will end operations at the conclusion of the 2017 season. “The Truck Series is truly special to me given my family’s ties to the history of the sport, and this decision comes with much contemplation. But, for a number of reasons, and as I plan for the long-term future, I’ve decided not to field a team in...
Clemson University, Hipps Family released statement
On September 22, 2014, Cindy and Gary Hipps, and the Clemson University community, tragically lost a son, a friend, and a lifelong Tiger, Tucker Hipps. Tucker was a talented and much loved young man known for his leadership skills and his warm and friendly nature. Before Tucker’s death, Clemson had begun instituting changes to its policies regarding its Greek system. After Tucker’s death, the University accelerated its efforts and...
Former host of Headbangers Ball Riki Rachtman to serve as honorary emcee for Darlington Raceway’s Throwback Weekend
Riki Rachtman, the longtime host of MTV’s hit show Headbangers Ball and current host of the Racing Rocks! Radio Show, will serve as an honorary emcee for Darlington Raceway’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles’ Southern 500 weekend on Sept. 1-3. In his role, Rachtman will emcee various events during the Labor Day throwback weekend, including in the fan hospitality and display areas and pre-race ceremonies. He will also...
Do you know Darlington County for Aug. 23, 2017
The photo from last week was a marker at the Darlington County Courthouse on the Main St. side. The readers with correct guesses were Hoyt Campbell, Jim Stone, Dolores Talbert. Today, you will find another location shot from Darlington County. Do you know where it is? Please let us know by sending your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Good luck!
Pilot, Anchor Clubs send love to DCSD teachers with care packages
Members of the Darlington Pilot and Anchor Clubs recently had a work day at Trinity United Methodist Church to put together ‘Pick Me Up’ bags for Exceptional Education staff in the Darlington County School District. The groups were able to put together 80 bags during their ‘Welcome Picnic’ day. After assembling the bags, President Judy Langley and Community Service Chair Janice Flowers delivered them to the Exceptional Education Staff...