Stands will be 100 percent open at Southern 500 this year
For the first time since the pandemic began last year, the stands will be open at 100 percent capacity for Darlington’s Southern 500 race weekend next month.
FMU, FDTC now requiring masks in indoor public areas
Francis Marion University is requiring that masks or face coverings be worn by everyone – vaccinated and unvaccinated – in indoor, public areas.
Driver killed as truck hits tree and a house
A driver died early Sunday morning when a pickup truck ran off a Darlington County road, hit a tree and then hit a house, the Highway Patrol said.
Diaper Giveaway held
A diaper giveaway was held Aug. 20 outside the Darlington DSS offices on Russell Street.
County clears way for virus ‘bonuses’
Some county employees could get thousands of dollars in federal bonuses for having to directly interact with the public in the COVID-19 pandemic, under a plan OK’d by Darlington County Council.