Fiber Industries announces establishment of Darlington Green
Fiber Industries, the largest domestic producer of high-quality polyester staple fiber, today announced the establishment of Darlington Green, a sustainability hub for textiles and packaging manufacturing and related research, development, and innovation.
Attempt to flee traffic stop causes power outage
This morning, July 18, 2023, at approximately 1:15am, a Darlington County Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Cashua Ferry Rd. in Darlington, on a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier in the night.
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.