Williamson to be honored before BBQ/Bog Benefit
The Williamson Park Committee will honor the memory of Ben Williamson with a memorial tree planting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Williamson Park in Darlington.
43rd Annual SC Sweet Potato Festival Cancelled Over Storm Forecast
Organizers of the 43rd Annual SC Sweet Potato Festival have cancelled the event, which was scheduled for Saturday, October 10, because of forecasted storm conditions.
Darlington Law Enforcement Luncheon unites First Responders, Faith Leaders, Community Partners
Law enforcement officers, first responders, spiritual leaders and local business partners from across the Pee Dee region gathered at Trinity Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 7, for the Law Enforcement Resource Luncheon, an event hosted jointly by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) and the Darlington Police Department.
Elks Parade and Festivities mark 45 Years of Community Service
Darlington’s historic downtown filled with music, numerous parade vehicles, and community pride on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as Pee Dee United Elks Lodge No. 1679 and Excelsior Temple No. 790 capped their 45th Annual Festivities Weekend with the beloved Darlington Elks Parade.
Bethel A.M.E. Church Serves at Soup Kitchen
A line of neighbors gathered in the crisp early morning air this past Saturday outside 586 W. Broad Street, where volunteers from Bethel A.M.E. Church served hot plates of grits, scrambled eggs and sausage.
Williamson Park to hold BBQ/Bog Benefit Oct. 17
Williamson Park is much more than a patch of green. For families who have spent afternoons on its trails, children who have crossed its bridges and boardwalks, and neighbors who simply need a quiet place to take in the outdoors, it is a piece of the town’s history and a natural treasure in our own backyard. This month, the community is invited to help support and protect it.