Backyard Stargazer for April 2017
Let’s take a look at “what’s in the sky for April” and find the constellation of Ursa Major, the Great Bear.
Sonoco completes acquisition of Peninsula Packaging Company
Sonoco, one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Peninsula Packaging Company, a leading manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for fresh fruit and vegetables found in the fast-growing perimeter of retail supermarkets. Sonoco acquired Peninsula Packaging for approximately $230 million from funds managed by Odyssey Investment Partners, LLC and other shareholders....
Deputies arrest robbery and assault suspects
On March 24 Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Kimberly Nesbitt Britt, age 45, of Darlington and John Austin Simmons, age 26, of Darlington. Both have been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, a felony, which carries a penalty, upon conviction, of up to 20 years imprisonment and robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, a felony, which carries a penalty, upon conviction, of at least 10 years but...
Humane Society Shop thrives in first year
The Re-Tail Therapy Resale Shop is getting ready to celebrate its first anniversary in downtown Hartsville. In the past year, volunteer Kyle Segars said, it has been amazing to see the support from the community.
Students volunteer in Darlington County over Spring Break
Scott said that the private school has a club specifically geared toward working with Habitat for Humanity. Students are also required to have 60 hours of community service before they graduate.