Darlington shooting remains under investigation
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators continue to investigate a shooting that occurred on Mineral Springs Rd. in the Darlington area of Darlington County around 1:00 a.m. Saturday Sept. 30. On Saturday, Starter Duke Byrd, 21, of Hartsville, was charged with discharging a firearm into a dwelling, a felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment. Byrd posted a $20,000 bond on Monday and was released. As the investigation...
Three arrested for arson for Hartsville church fire
Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the arrest of three suspects for the fire that severely damaged the Bible Baptist Church on Robinson View Dr. in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. “I am thankful for the continued hard work and dedicated service of Investigator Freddie Davis who has ensured that the people responsible for this disturbing act are brought to justice,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “Also, I would...
Darlington area vehicle pursuit
On October 5 at 10 p.m., Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies witnessed the driver of an SUV drive into oncoming traffic on McIver Rd near Charleston Rd. Deputies attempted a traffic stop but the driver fled. Deputies pursued the driver of the SUV into Florence County. The driver of the SUV stopped in a neighborhood off of N. Douglas St. in Florence. The driver exited the SUV and fled on foot. The SUV rolled backwards...
Drug Enforcement Unit arrests six after execution of search warrant
On October 5 at 8 p.m., investigators with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at a residence on Sandwood Dr. in Hartsville. Investigators discovered multiple handguns, methamphetamine and preloaded hypodermic needles. Six suspects were arrested at the residence. Katherine Danielle Dority, 27, of Hartsville, and Leon Davis, Jr., 46, of Hartsville, have been charged with distribution of...
Darlington County Action Agency seeks participants for Head Start 50th Anniversary Project
Darlington County Community Action Agency (DCCAA) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its Head Start program with “50 Faces of Head Start,” by collecting stories of individuals who lived in Darlington County (even if they have since moved away) whose lives were been impacted by Head Start. DCCAA wants to hear from people who attended its Head Start program as children, parents, teachers and anyone else who has benefited from the...