Frank M. Hatcher
FLORENCE – Francis “Frank” Marion Hatcher, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020. A graveside service was held Monday, May 18, at Darlington Memory Gardens. Anyone who wished to pay their respects to Frank and sign the guestbook could do so Sunday at Belk Funeral Home. Born Nov. 2, 1941, Frank was the son of the late Eddie Bass Hatcher and Charity Euline Williamson Hatcher. He was a veteran of the Air Force, and then drove for several...
Raceway thanks community
Before 7 a.m. on Monday, cars lined up around the Darlington Raceway, their drivers almost as eager as the NASCAR racers who lit up the track just the day before. The early morning event that drew hundreds to the Track Too Tough To Tame was gentler in spirit – a giveaway of food, hygiene and safety supplies, and toys to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Darlington Raceway is proud to host this community event today,” said...
New renderings of planned courthouse shown at Kiwanis
by Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net The new Darlington County courthouse will feature a handsome red brick exterior and white columns, hearkening back to the beloved old predecessor torn down in 1964. At the May 14 meeting of Darlington Kiwanis Club, new renderings of the planned courthouse were revealed and explained by Darlington County administrator Charles Stewart. “This is one of the color schemes you will likely see, with...
Milton E. Andrews
LAMAR – Milton E. Andrews, 85, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, May 19, at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Anyone wishing to sign the register and pay their respects to Mr. Andrews could do so between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home, Lamar Chapel. Milton was born on Oct. 27, 1934, the son of the late Claude W. Andrews and Rozell Galloway Andrews. He served in the...
Take survey to help find community needs
The Darlington County Coordinating Council, along with the South Carolina Office of Rural Health, seeks to better help meet the needs of the residents of Darlington County. Completing a short survey will aid in this assessment. The feedback will be used to address the needs and provide solutions. Here is the link with the finalized Darlington County Community Improvement Survey, to ultimately help aid in a Community Health Needs...