County extends public health emergency, delays budget vote
Due to the continuing COVID-19 threat, Darlington County Council’s May 18 meeting was again broadcast to the public via Facebook while members of council and staff wore personal protective equipment and sat at least 6 feet apart in the council chamber.
Proper etiquette for graduation guests
Graduation ceremonies celebrate the accomplishments of students who worked hard to earn their diplomas and degrees. As significant as these ceremonies can be, they also tend to be lengthy, which can make guests uncomfortable and antsy.
Carol “Pat” E. Jernigan
MANNING – Carol “Pat” E. Jernigan, 77, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, May 26, at Darlington Memory Gardens, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Pat was born in Waynesville, Mo., on Feb. 19, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Carl Evans and Pauline Smith Evans. Pat worked in accounting and retired from Nucor Steel. She enjoyed being at the lake, working in her yards and loved spending time with...
Johnny F. Hawkins
Johnny F. Hawkins, 82, of Darlington died on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born in Rose Hill Township, N.C. He was the son of the late Rufus and Eva Hawkins of Kinston, N.C. He was married to the late Olivia Kelley Hawkins, who preceded him in death. Johnny or “Benny” as he was called by family was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and an incredible great-grandfather or “Papa” as he was called. He retired from GE...