Living on the West End (Fires of March)
Editor’s note: This is a reprint of a column Bill Shepard wrote last year. By Bill Shepard Ah, those merciless fires of March! They still burn inside the mind of this old writer, and the sounds of the March winds whistling through the treetops cause me to shiver. I remember them both all too well. By the time I had reached the tender age of 12, I had developed a dread of seeing the leaf on the calendar turn to the month of March. I...
Jane Windham’s Zucchini Fritters
Our garden is already producing an abundance of squash and zucchini. We have already given away some of our bounty to neighbors and friends, and we’ve had plenty ourselves, even though Leo says that he really doesn’t like squash and zucchini. But when I made these fritters a few days ago, Leo said that he really liked zucchini prepared this way. Here’s what you’ll need to make these fritters: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons...
Sinkholes threaten Fire Department, officials say
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net Dangerous sinkholes have been eating chunks of Orange and Wells streets since at least 2015, causing headaches for drivers and Darlington city officials. But those are the streets that the Darlington Fire Department must use to send its trucks to battle fires – and now the headaches have turned into real fears and concerns. “The other day, a fire truck came out; the road collapsed under...
Pets of the Week
Perfect sidekick for outdoor excursions! Elvis has been found (yes, once again) and he’s right here in town! Who would have thought he’s been hanging just under our radar for his estimated 4-5 years of life? Typical of most hounds, Elvis loves a good scent, loves to run and play and explore. A happy, friendly fellow, Elvis is a big boy who likes to be the top, front dog! And who can blame him? If you are running in the...
‘We want to develop everything’
By Bobby Bryant, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net What does the city of Darlington need? More businesses. New and better sidewalks. Affordable housing. A snazzier look for the Public Square. A plan for making nearby areas want to be annexed into the city. A plan for marketing the city and its “brand.” Those are some of the things City Council cited at a March 2 work session on “strategic planning” that produced dozens of ideas written...