City government closes doors on virus threat; County allowing ‘very limited’ access to Courthouse
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net Darlington County, the city of Darlington and the city of Hartsville are locking up, to varying degrees, in an attempt to lock out the coronavirus threat that’s paralyzing the nation. Darlington and Hartsville city governments are not shutting down their offices, but they are barring the public through the end of the month. Crucial services will continue, but residents will have to...
Investigators seek public’s help after vehicle break-ins
Darlington County sheriff’s investigators are asking for the public’s assistance identifying individuals responsible for several vehicle break-ins in the area of Lawson Road in the early morning hours of March 18. Investigators have released video showing one individual entering an unlocked vehicle and rummaging through it. Another video shows a different individual attempting to enter a locked vehicle without success. If you have any...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Article should have been published in its entirety, reader says
I submitted an article with regards to the Wilds Family Reunion which appeared in the News & Press’ Feb. 19 edition. I want thank your paper for considering that article. However, I was extremely disappointed that this article was not presented in its entirety. The goal of this article was to emphasize one’s family achievements as we celebrate African Heritage and Women’s History Month. I can’t comprehend why Jennifer...
Potato Soup makes a very filling meal
Many Irish dishes focus on simple, fresh ingredients that can be purchased close to home. Potatoes long have been a staple of Irish cooking. Brought to Europe by Spanish explorers from the New World, the potato put an end to famine in regions of northern Europe, like Ireland. Smithsonian notes that, by the end of the 18th century, roughly 40 percent of the Irish ate no solid food other than potatoes. If that sounds like a boring diet,...
State waives weekly search requirement for those unemployed due to virus
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce has taken the following measures to help facilitate the Unemployment Insurance process for individuals and employers affected by COVID-19, the coronavirus. For claimants: The weekly work search requirement for claimants out of work due to COVID-19 has been suspended for claims filed March 15-April 18. For employers: The deadline to pay first quarter contributions has been extended from...