LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader thanks Darlington County Council on Aging
Thanks to the heroes around the world, young and old. Because this stage in our lives has made our love for one another greater than ever before. Thanks to: — Darlington County Council on Aging, for the wonderful job they are doing across the city, for all the kind distribution to the aging and shut-ins. — The News & Press for their wonderful hand in this service. Thanks to all with hands-on care. Lula M. Brown,...
Cans and cash needed at The Lord Cares
When Darlington food bank The Lord Cares reopened recently, they set about replenishing the donation pantry to feed hungry members of the community, and now they’re asking for help to keep the larder full.
Verida Blackwell Marchette
BOXWOOD PLANTATION, DARLINGTON COUNTY — Verida Blackwell Marchette, 90, died Monday, June 29, 2020. Celebration of her life was held Friday, July 3, 2020, at Boxwood Plantation. Friends were asked to wear a mask and bring a chair if needed; no suits or ties, just come as you are. A private burial was held later in the day in the family cemetery. Verida was born on Evans Street in downtown Florence in 1930. She was the daughter...
City pool to limit swimmers
The Darlington City Pool is one of the few remaining sites available for the general public to enjoy a cool swim in the summer, and while the pool is set to open for the season on Wednesday, July 8, there will be some new safety restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
PDRTA will require that all bus passengers wear masks
The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority will require bus riders to wear face masks.