Darlington Police Department issues warning about vehicle break-ins
According to a post on their Facebook page, the Darlington City Police Department is asking the community to be on the look out for two people suspected of breaking into vehicles in the Darlington Country Club area. The post said that at least two suspects were going in to garages and vehicles between 12:30 and 5:30 a.m. The police department is requesting that residents remember to lock their vehicles and close their garages when...
Duke Energy plant employees donate bikes to DCSD students
Darlington County School District students got an early start to their summer fun Thursday when they received bikes donated by employees of the Duke Energy Robinson Plant in Hartsville. Over 140 kids received brand new bikes and helmets. Several elementary school-age students were on hand at Hartsville High School where the bikes were displayed. The first to receive the bikes, they even got to take them for a spin around the school....
Darlington County veterans enjoy cookout, fellowship at American Legion Post 13
The Darlington County Veterans Affairs Office honored local vets last Friday, May 26, with a free hot dog lunch served at the American Legion Post 13. Guests enjoyed food and treats while they caught up with old friends and enjoyed the company of other retired military personnel. “The idea is to give veterans the opportunity to come together, with no pressure, and have a good time and reminisce,” said Darlington County Veterans...
Backyard Stargazer June 2017
By Francis Parnell A year ago, in my first column, I gave tips on how to estimate angular distances between objects in the night sky. A close friend of mine suggested that it was time for a follow-up. These illustrations should help. With your outstretched arm use the pinky finger for 1-degree, a closed fist for 10-degrees, your thumb and pinky for 20-degrees, etc. It’s really easy! At sunset on the 3rd, look high in the south...
FDTC Hosts Caterpillar’s ThinkBIG Global Conference
The Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology (SiMT) located on the main campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) hosted Caterpillar, Inc.’s ThinkBIG Global Conference on Tuesday, May 23. Caterpillar, Inc. ThinkBIG representatives from nine countries and 12 states met at the SiMT for the conference that only occurs every two years. This year’s conference marked the first time that FDTC has served as the...
Lamar Civitans hold annual golf tournament, recognize citizens
Earlier this month, the Lamar Civitans held their annual golf tournament at the Governors Run Golf Club. The event was an evening of laughter, mingling and raising money for a good cause, several in fact. Jimmy Newsom, who has served as chairman of the tournament committee for the 15 years it has been held, said that the fundraiser helps the Civitans do a lot of good for their community. “We provide five scholarships to five deserving...