Burglary suspect sought
Darlington County sheriff’s investigators are probing a burglary at West Hartsville Elementary School. During the burglary, fundraising money was stolen. Investigators have released images of a suspect (above) and are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the person. If you have any information, you are asked to contact Darlington County sheriff’s investigators at (843)-398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at...
I remember Feb. 18, 1942
By Bill Shepard There is a lot of space between the years 1942 and 2020. Feb. 18, 2020, will be history by the time this story reaches the readers. Seventy-eight years is a long time to remember anything and especially, in the clarity and detail, as I recall the happenings on that Feb. 18, 1942. Yes, I remember. Just mention the name Don Tunstall in any group of old Darlingtonians and there is a good chance there will be some who...
The best (and worst) foods to keep a healthy heart
No one wants to hear from their doctors that they have joined the millions of people across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ethnic groups. Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in...
County Fire District dismisses 30 volunteers
From Staff Reports The Darlington County Fire District has dismissed 30 volunteers who weren’t living up to expectations in terms of doing their jobs. County Fire Chief Ricky Flowers told WPDE-TV that officials have tightened their policies for volunteer firefighters; they must respond to 13 calls per year. “Firefighters are paid per call,” Flowers told WPDE. “So we wanted to compensate the ones who were responding to the way they...
Edward James Young Jr.
Edward James “Eddie” Young DARLINGTON — Edward James “Eddie” Young, 71, died Feb. 22, 2020. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at Christ Church conducted by Father Donald Hayes. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the church cemetery directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home of Darlington. The family will receive friends in the Parish Hall immediately following the service. Mr. Young...