Local ministry puts Blessing Boxes throughout Darlington County
The Bible talks a lot about taking care of others. The Gospel of Luke, chapter three verse eleven says, “If you have two shirts, share with someone who does not have one. If you have food, share that too.”
Santa visits Downtown Darlington for Shop Small Open House
Christmas shopping doesn’t have to always mean running the gauntlet at the malls or big box stores, and the annual “Shop Small” event held December 7 on the Darlington Public Square reminded folks that good deals, friendly service, and unique gift items can be found at many local retailers. Visitors to the Square on Thursday evening enjoyed holiday music, visits with Santa Claus and his elves, and received free canvas tote bags...
61th Annual Men’s Dance Club of Darlington Winter Debutante Ball
Three young ladies were presented at the 61st Annual Men’s Dance Club Winter Debutante Ball, on Saturday, December 16, 2017, at the Darlington Country Club. The club president, Mr. George Wightman Whitaker III, and Mrs. Whitaker greeted members and guests. Debutantes introduced in the receiving line by their fathers, were Miss Kinsley Glenn Chesnut, Miss Laurel Ann Dennis, and Miss Bryant Sidney Flowers. Miss Chestnut, the...
Joint investigation leads to discovery of stolen weapons
MCBEE–The Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit, in conjunction with the Hartsville Police Department, the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office, and the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, served a search warrant at a residence in the 2200 block of Ashland Rd. in the McBee area of Darlington County on November 17. Sheriff’s Deputies recovered four stolen pistols, five...
Sheriff’s K9 bites victim during call
On December 9, a Darlington County Sheriff’s K-9 unit was dispatched to Kingston Dr. in the McBee area of Darlington County to assist with the search of a burglary suspect. As the Deputy attempted to exit his vehicle, the K-9 assigned to him was able to unintentionally exit the vehicle. The Deputy attempted to re-kennel the K-9 as individuals began to approach the Deputy and the K-9. The K-9 viewed the individuals approaching...