Genesis Healthcare wins Best Business Award
Genesis Healthcare was named 2024 Business of the Year at the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, held on February 27 at the American Legion Post 13.
Powell pleads guilty to Murder, sentenced to 35 years
Billy Odell Powell, age 58 of Lamar, SC, pled guilty on Friday, February 28, 2025 in Darlington County General Sessions Court to the murder of Hubert “Lee” Brown (76).
One TB case connected to Hartsville High School
A confirmed case of tuberculosis, connected to Hartsville High School, has prompted South Carolina health officials to begin identifying potentially exposed individuals.
Local athlete named Pitcher of Week
Francis Marion University junior left-hander Alyssa Poston has been named the Division II Wilson/NFCA Pitcher of the Week for contests played Feb. 17-23.
BEHIND THE BADGE: Sgt. Ariel Strong
The News & Press recently sat down with Sgt. Ariel Strong of the Darlington Police Force.