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.
Mechanicsville Baptist Church to host first-ever “Taste of Mechanicsville” during Fundraiser
Mechanicsville Baptist Church is giving its annual fundraiser a new flavor this year. On Friday, October 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., the church will host “The Taste of Mechanicsville,” its first-ever taste event, at its campus at 2364 Cashua Ferry Road.
43rd Annual SC Sweet Potato Festival Returns to Downtown Darlington October 10
Food, shopping, live entertainment, classic cars and plenty of family fun will fill downtown Darlington on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., as the Pilot Club of Darlington hosts the 43rd Annual South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival.