FMU graduates record number of S.C. residents
Francis Marion University graduated a record number of South Carolina residents in the fall class of 2021 during two commencement ceremonies. FMU awarded a total of 248 degrees at the ceremonies, held at the Smith University Center on the university’s campus on Dec. 17-18. Of those who graduated, 97 percent were residents of the Palmetto State, the highest percentage of any class in the university’s history. Diplomas awarded this...
Darlington Sav-Way robbed at gunpoint
The Sav-Way in Darlington, at the intersection of Hartsville Highway and Lamar Highway, was robbed at gunpoint early in the morning of Dec. 18, police say.
Man held in two deaths gets released on bond
A man accused of voluntary manslaughter and murder has been released on bond after nearly 800 days in the Darlington County jail awaiting trial, according to media reports.
Darlington teams win Falcon Holiday Classic
Despite being on holiday break, Darlington High School Falcon basketball was active on the court.
Christopher Eugene Rogers Jr.
Christopher Eugene “Gene” Rogers Jr., age 81, passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.