DISCOVER LAMAR: A brief history of the Town of Lamar
E. J. Mims was born in Darlington District, S. C., near the present Lamar (known in his time both as Lisbon and Mims Cross Roads), the son of Captain George and Penelope Reynolds Mims.
DISCOVER LAMAR: NFL players hail from Lamar
Lamar may not be world-famous or known to most of America but, the world may be surprised to learn that 6 NFL players hail from this small town in South Carolina.
DISCOVER LAMAR: How Lamar got its name
Lamar is the youngest town in Darlington County. Farm lands in the area were the latest to be cleared and its site did not lie on any of the antebellum stagecoach routes.
Charges for child abuse dismissed
On March 24th, 2022, the charges for a child abuse case were dismissed from Lamontio Alexis Kirksey according to the Darlington County Court of General Sessions.
Lady Falcons softball
The Darlington Lady Falcons softball team played several games last week.