Darlington County Courthouse temporarily closed
An accident overnight damaged the electrical transformer feeding the courthouse building and the underground lines entering the building, according to Darlington County Administrator Charles Stewart.
Harris found guilty, sentenced to 45 years, 5 years and 6 months
Today, Freddy Ray Harris III was found guilty of Murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Crime, in the 2019 shooting death of Kurt Russell Scholl at a home on Racetrack Road.
Council passes budget amidst controversy
The Darlington City Council convened a Special Meeting on Friday, June 30, 2023, to pass the budget for the upcoming fiscal year, amounting to a substantial $8,511,157.43.
Banquet held as part of Butler Heritage Week
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, The Butler Heritage Foundation held their Annual Ross Call of Classes Banquet at the Butler Gym, located at 1103 S. 6th Street.
Lamar Council on Aging holds Summer Tea Party
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, the Lamar Chapter of the Darlington County Council on Aging held their First Annual Summer Tea Party at their location, 528 Cartersville Hwy. in Lamar.
Central Baptist Church holds Red, White and Blue Picnic
Central Baptist Church, located at 512 Spring Street, in Darlington, held their Red, White and Blue Picnic on Sunday evening, July 2, 2023.