Hartsville residents invited to have Coffee with a Cop
On Tues. Feb. 27, officers from the Hartsville Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Hartsville as well as express their concerns. All community members are invited to attend. The event...
Lady Silver Foxes inch closer as Hartsville, Darlington get eliminated
By Drake Horton Contributing Writer The South Carolina High School League basketball playoffs started this past week and Darlington County was well represented with Darlington, Hartsville and Lamar High School each having at least one team participating. Here we will take a look at all three high schools and recap how their quest in the playoffs is going at the present moment. Darlington Entering into this past week the Darlington...
Duke Energy nuclear plants deliver strong performance in 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy’s 11 nuclear generating units posted strong operating performance in 2017, providing the Carolinas with nearly 90 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free electricity – enough to power more than 7 million homes. “Much of our 2017 success is due to our focus on safety and work efficiencies identified by our nuclear employees, along with ongoing emphasis on planning and executing refueling outages to increase...
Deputies investigate armed robbery; suspect in custody
Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Rogers Rd. at midnight Feb. 18 in reference to an armed robbery. Patrol deputies believe a firearm was discharged with at least one round striking a residence. No injuries were reported. Patrol deputies have taken one suspect into custody and continue to investigate with the assistance of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon...
Pee Dee Elks celebrate Founder’s Day
Pee Dee United Elks Lodge # 1679 and Excelsior Temple # 790 are shown after attending Founder’s Day Service at Bethel AME Church in Darlington, South Carolina.