Darlington County School District to host free bus driver training course Feb. 12-15
The Darlington County School District is currently seeking school bus drivers and will host a free driver training class Feb. 12-15. Drivers can earn between $11.19 and $16.13 per hour with bonus opportunities every 45 days. The driver training class will be held Feb. 12-15 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day at the Darlington County Institute of Technology, located at 160 Pinedale Drive in Darlington. Anyone interested in participating...
Flu widespread across most of the U.S., Red Cross issues tips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the number of people seeing their doctor for influenza-like illness is the highest since the pandemic in 2009. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, 46 people have died from the flu in the state. According to the latest DHEC report, there have been more than 1,700 influenza-related hospitalizations so far this season. The CDC continues...
Finalists for City of Darlington Police Chief
During two sessions last week the citizens of Darlington had the opportunity to get to know the four candidates for chief of police. The candidates were Kelvin C. Washington of Hemingway, James Hudson of Hartsville, Kimberly Nelson of Hartsville and Julius Riley of Cheraw. Two candidates spoke each night, with time allowed for the citizens in the audience and council to ask questions. What follows is a brief overview of the meetings.
Domestic violence survivor shares story at Dancing with the Stars event
The dances were catchy, the costumes full of flare and at the end of the night the 2018 Dancing with the Stars of Darlington County winners were chosen. For the first time in its five-year history, the judges and the voters agreed and Celebrity Dancer Curtis Boyd along with his partner, Professional Dancer Logan Suggs were crowned the best dancers and the People’s Choice, taking home the coveted mirror ball trophies.
Willis throws her hat in the ring for 2018 Governor race
On Thursday afternoon, from the front steps of her house in Florence, attorney Marguerite Willis announced that she is running for Governor of South Carolina.