Ruiz 4 Kids awards $32,500 in student scholarships to local students
Ruiz 4 Kids is helping the dreams of continued education for current and future college students a little easier. Twenty Darlington area high school students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship and one college student was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. “We are thrilled to assist in the continued education of local high school and college students,” said Ruiz 4 Kids Florence Ambassador, Tommy Pruitt. “We could not be more excited at...
Darlington Police Department issues warning about vehicle break-ins
According to a post on their Facebook page, the Darlington City Police Department is asking the community to be on the look out for two people suspected of breaking into vehicles in the Darlington Country Club area. The post said that at least two suspects were going in to garages and vehicles between 12:30 and 5:30 a.m. The police department is requesting that residents remember to lock their vehicles and close their garages when...
Driver killed in four-car crash in Hartsville
One driver is dead and another hospitalized after a four-vehicle collision involving a Darlington County School District activity bus. According to Cpl. Sonny Collins with the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash occurred Thursday, June 1, around 7:53 a.m. on U.S. Hwy 15 about 1.5 miles south of Hartsville. The four vehicles involved were a 2004 Chevrolet car, a 2011 Dodge truck, a Darlington County School District Activity Bus,...
Duke Energy plant employees donate bikes to DCSD students
Darlington County School District students got an early start to their summer fun Thursday when they received bikes donated by employees of the Duke Energy Robinson Plant in Hartsville. Over 140 kids received brand new bikes and helmets. Several elementary school-age students were on hand at Hartsville High School where the bikes were displayed. The first to receive the bikes, they even got to take them for a spin around the school....
Darlington County veterans enjoy cookout, fellowship at American Legion Post 13
The Darlington County Veterans Affairs Office honored local vets last Friday, May 26, with a free hot dog lunch served at the American Legion Post 13. Guests enjoyed food and treats while they caught up with old friends and enjoyed the company of other retired military personnel. “The idea is to give veterans the opportunity to come together, with no pressure, and have a good time and reminisce,” said Darlington County Veterans...