Society Hill site for DHEC’s 1st COVID-19 mass tests
When word spread that CareSouth Carolina and S.C. DHEC would offer free drive-through testing for COVID-19, many Darlington County citizens made plans to spend their Tuesday morning at St. David’s Academy in Society Hill, getting a definitive answer to this year’s most pressing question: Do I have the novel coronavirus?
Races will run under a COVID-19 caution flag
NASCAR’s vice president of racing operations, John Bobo, puts it like this: “Events are going to look different than they have in the past.”
The biggest difference: There won’t be any fans at NASCAR’s next several races, including three that will be held nearly back to back at Darlington Raceway next week.
City Council moving toward fee increases
A grim Darlington City Council last week moved toward making a series of decisions that could cost the average city household $186 a year in fee increases.
Campaigning amid COVID-19
Anyone on friendly terms with Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis knows his preferred method of greeting is a warm hug. But as he campaigns for re-election during the COVID-19 pandemic, the sheriff has had to step back and adopt slightly cooler methods.
Barbara Jean Watford
LAMAR – Barbara Jean Jones Watford, 69, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. A graveside service was held Saturday, May 9, at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born June 12, 1950, Barbara was the daughter of the late Homer Jones and Ruby Squires Knotts. She retired from LEGGS, and then from Honda. She enjoyed working in her yard and was known for her ability to grow an occasional rare flower or two. Surviving are...