County Council hits ‘pause’ on pay raises, tax increase, ‘A-tax’ spending
A divided Darlington County Council last week slammed the brakes on the county’s proposed budget for next fiscal year and on a committee’s plans for dividing up $50,000 in accommodations-tax money.
Day of Prayer back after long absence
About 50 people turned out May 5 at the Darlington County Courthouse for the first National Day of Prayer held in Darlington since 2019.
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Cleanup Darlington Day brings volunteers to Square
A group of volunteers gathered at the Public Square in Darlington on Saturday for Cleanup Darlington Day to beautify the city ahead of NASCAR’s Race Weekend.
Chemistry professor Peterson is named FMU’s Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 year
Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson Jr., professor of chemistry, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 academic year at a special awards ceremony.
BACKYARD STARGAZER: Coming in May: A total lunar eclipse
In May, if the weather cooperates, a total lunar eclipse will be visible for us to enjoy.