Traffic Stop Yields Drugs and Gun
On June 4 at 10:30 a.m., Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies on routine patrol on E. Carolina Ave. in the Hartsville area initiated a stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the stop, Deputies recovered 104 grams of marijuana, 85 Hydrocodone pills and a loaded .40 caliber pistol. McKenzie Michael Stevens, 19, of Hartsville and De’Antre Lamont Cooks, 19, of Hartsville are charged with possession with...
South Carolina new and beginning farmer program accepting applications
COLUMBIA — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 statewide program. The deadline to apply is July 15. A application is online at www.scnewfarmer.org. The South Carolina New and Beginning...
Storyteller kicks off library summer program
The Darlington County Library System is bringing summer fun to all of its branches with weekly programs through July 25. The teen programs kicked off with an upcycle craft project June 5 while the children’s program started June 6 with storyteller Donna Washington. Before the storytelling began Liz Davis, who is in charge of the library’s children’s services, sang a silly song and danced with the kids in the audience to get their...
Diamond Hill Plywood Company announces new executive leadership role
Diamond Hill Plywood Company (DHP), the premier wholesale building materials distributor in the southeast, is pleased to announce that G. Patrick Smith, III, CPA, has joined the company as Vice President of Finance. He has extensive knowledge with thirty years of experience with public and private companies throughout the Carolinas. In this executive leadership role with DHP, Mr. Smith will be managing financial and operational...
Cain celebrates May Day
J. L. Cain Elementary School held its annual May Day Friday, May 5. The theme was “America Land of The Free.” Miss Jaimzee Wingate was crowned “May Queen” 2017, she is the daughter of Ms. Jammie Williams and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Goodson . Master DeMarion Stephens was crowned “May King” 2017 he is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Andre Williams. Miss Easton Boaz was crowned “Little Miss” 2017, she is the daughter of Mr....