Shelby Jean Carter
DARLINGTON – Shelby Jean Carter, 83, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020. A graveside service was held Sunday, May 3, at Fair Hope Presbyterian Church in Lamar, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born Sept. 5, 1936, Shelby was the daughter of the late William Perry Carter and Emma McDonald Carter. She retired from the Department of Social Services in Charlotte. Shelby was a member of Fair Hope Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her cousins,...
School district announces online 4K and 5K registration for new students
Online registration for traditional 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2020-21 school year will be held May 1-15. This online registration period will only be for students who are new to the district. Returning students will need to register later in the summer during the district’s normal registration period. Please visit the district’s website at www.dcsdschools.org to get started. In order to...
Some retailers reopen, but schools stay closed
Local retailers are starting to revive after being shut down for weeks because of the coronavirus crisis, but all public schools in Darlington County and the rest of South Carolina will stay closed for the rest of the academic year.
‘6 weeks, and it stings’: Closures a painful trial
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, caution remains the order of the day – by order of the state and federal government. But restrictions on some businesses are loosening, and with every “Open” sign flickering to life, the faint pulse of Darlington’s economic heartbeat gets stronger. “Basically, we were closed this whole month (April) and back through the middle of March. So that’s...
Winfred Lewis Flowers
Winfred Lewis Flowers Winfred Lewis Flowers, 76, of Darlington, passed away April 19, 2020. Winfred was born in Darlington, a son of the late E.J. Flowers and Mary Jordan Flowers. He was born with a heart for his community, and he followed it all his life. After graduating from St. John’s High School in 1962, Winfred demonstrated his dedication to his country by serving in the Navy. This commitment extended beyond his military...