Students hone skills at Darlington High School band camp
For the second year, Darlington High School is hosting a three-week Youth Camp, providing focused instruction for aspiring Marching Falcons and Dancing Falcons.
Darlington Raceway: It’s Your Track!
The racing history and heritage of the Darlington Raceway is well-known by most in our community, and The Track Too Tough To Tame has been a vibrant part of Darlington County’s culture since 1950. But beyond the high-speed thrills and wall-scraping chills of NASCAR racing action, the track also provides a unique venue for local charities, schools, and civic organizations to stage memorable events. On October 28, Darlington...
Living on Purpose: When life doesn’t make sense
By Dr. William Holland There are times we become confused and will not be able to figure out a way to solve our problems. Life is not always a smooth interstate and it’s good to remember that God is with us when we encounter unexpected roadblocks and detours. In these stressful situations, we can know that delays do not necessarily mean denial but could be an opportunity for us to stretch our faith and learn more about trusting God....
Hartsville resident receives Hospice “Fruit of the Spirit” Award
Mrs. Cynthia Benjamin of Hartsville Presented with “Fruit of the Spirit” Award by Agapé Hospice of the Pee Dee (covering Florence, Darlington, Lee, Chesterfield and Marlboro counties) on June 29, 2017 at the Darlington Country Club. Just over a year ago Cynthia Benjamin, a life-long Hartsville resident became caught up inside a healthcare crisis when her husband Calvin fell in front of their home on the very morning of a scheduled...
Darlington Pilot Club installs new officers
“Do More. Care More. Be More. In Darlington” is the theme of the 2017-2018 year for the Pilot Club of Darlington. Judy Langley was recently installed to serve as President. Other officers are: President Elect Melissa Schwier, Recording Secretary Ginger Ridgill, Treasurer Frances Kelly, Corresponding Secretary Oleene Gettys, and Directors Martha Griggs, Belinda Copeland and Nancy Lee. President Judy Langley also presented the Pilot of...
Bethel A.M.E. Church Celebrates 128 Years
Bethel A.M.E. Church was established in Darlington, South Carolina and began as a one room building on Chalmers St. It started off with prayer meetings by some faithful few, Mrs. Laura Rogers, Mrs. Mary Malachi, Mrs. Constance Smalls, Mrs. Lewis Martin, Mrs. Clarissy Martin, Mrs. Lena Stevenson, Mrs. Lizzie Brown and the younger set: Mrs. Ida Rogers, Mrs. Ida Parson, Mr. J.M. Sims, Mrs. Fannie Stevens, Mr. Willie Sparks, Mrs. Florence...