BEHIND THE BADGE: Sgt. Ariel Strong
The News & Press recently sat down with Sgt. Ariel Strong of the Darlington Police Force.
Hartsville Boys/Girls Club presents “Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk”
The Boys and Girls Club of Hartsville will present Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk for its Black History Month Program, Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium at the Butler Community Center, 1103 South Sixth Street, Hartsville, SC.
Rev. I. D. Newman: Clergyman, Civil Rights Leader, Political Pioneer
The Reverend Isaiah DeQuincey Newman, a trailblazing clergyman and civil rights leader, played a pivotal role in shaping South Carolina’s path toward racial equality and social progress.
Family thanks Rep. Williams
A small delegation of family members recently visited State Representative Robert Williams (District 62) in Columbia to present him with a framed photograph of Medal of Honor recipient and Darlington native, James Elliott Williams.
FMU African-American Coalition celebrates 30 Years!
On Thursday evening, the Francis Marion University African American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) marked thirty years at its annual scholarship reception held at the FMU Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence.
City of Darlington gives update on water/sewer projects
The City of Darlington is making significant progress on multiple sewer infrastructure projects aimed at improving wastewater management and upgrading aging systems.