Public Square fire guts 2 businesses, damages others
Two businesses were destroyed and three other buildings suffered smoke and water damage when a major fire erupted on the Darlington Public Square late Friday night. Crews from at least four fire departments responded to the blaze, which was reported around 11 p.m.
Citizens: Judicial system is failing
Darlington County Council has no control over the criminal-justice system, but four residents stood before council last week to vent their anger and frustration over local crime and, especially, bonds that are set low enough for suspects to be out of jail in hours or days.
Askins sworn in as new County Council member
Kirk Askins was with members of his family July 12 as he is sworn into office as a new member of Darlington County Council.
Man held in Lamar resident’s slaying
An arrest has been made in the slaying of a Lamar resident in June at a gas station near Hartsville, officials say.
Church volunteers repair home
Volunteers from Darlington Presbyterian Church are spending part of the summer repairing the home of Sheila Gregg on South Buchanan Street.