Six Southern states receive top awards in national competition
NORFOLK, VA – State department of transportation projects that swiftly addressed a spike in wrong-way driving fatalities and that used safety improvements to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel were winners in the southern regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. Now in its 10th year, the competition attracted 21 project nominations from 10 southern states. Six of those states today received awards for eight winning...
Track president reflects on first year at Darlington Raceway, upcoming Bojangles’ Southern 500
By Melissa Rollins,Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Darlington Raceway President Kerry Tharp said a little more than a year under his belt. Tharp says now that he realizes when he took the job he had a lot to learn about the Lady in Black. “My official start date was July 18, 2016,” Tharp said. “I can honestly tell you that I have fallen in love with this racetrack and with this community. I had been to Darlington several times in my...
Sheriff promotes deputy to Sergeant
On August 8, Sheriff Tony Chavis promoted Cpl. Thomas Fratus to the rank of Sergeant within the Patrol Division. Sgt. Fratus is a native of Darlington and began his law enforcement career in 2012. He previously served as a Corporal within the Patrol Division. “Sgt. Fratus is a great leader who is driven and works hard every day for the people of Darlington County.” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis...
Allen-Brasington Wedding
Amberly Anne Allen and Dargan Edwards Brasington were married on Saturday, July 8 at 3:30 in the afternoon. The ceremony took place at Sunrise Amphitheater, Flagstaff Mountain, CO. The Reverend Jack Groerland officiated at the double ring ceremony. The bride was escorted by her brother, Mr. Cameron Allen, and was given in marriage by her mother and brother. The ceremony was accompanied by a string quartet. The bride is the daughter of...
Fifth Street intersection improvements begin in Hartsville
Motorists traveling on North Fifth Street will see the next phase of downtown street improvements as work will begin on the street’s multiple intersections. The work will take place for eight weeks, subject to weather conditions. Traffic may be delayed or be rerouted during this period. These improvements are a continuation of the development to Hartsville’s downtown area, expanding on the work already completed to West College...