Names are near for 2 new schools
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net “Bay Road Elementary” and “Lamar-Spaulding Elementary” are the public’s top choices for names for new $20 million schools being built in Hartsville and Lamar. The Darlington County school board will have final say on the names – a vote is expected this month – but members got a look at each community’s favorite picks during the Jan. 27 board meeting. For the new school in Hartsville, the...
MLK Jr. Celebration and Awards Ceremony
On Monday, Jan. 20, Darlington honored the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an afternoon of stories, music, and prayer. Hosted at First Church of God, the celebration featured multi-denominational messages of peace and unity delivered by pastors from all over Darlington County. Musical performances by Minister Derrick Bull, violinist Te’Quan Coe, LaNita Benton-Lowe, and the Darlington High School...
Farmer plans to challenge Malloy for S.C. Senate
A Hartsville-area farmer plans to challenge Darlington County attorney Gerald Malloy for the S.C. Senate seat he has held since 2002.
Are you ready for REAL ID?
Does your South Carolina driver’s license or state-issued ID card have a gold star on it? If not, you may need to visit the local Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) branch soon and purchase a REAL ID.
Obituaries January 29, 2020
William “Bill” Arthur Buckner, Joseph M. “Sam” Rollings Jr., Juanita S. Venters