Prince George Church, Winyah, Part 2
By Bill Segars Guest Writer Last week we learned about the original construction and the unfortunate burning of the Anglican Parish church of Prince George, Winyah in Georgetown during the Colonial South Carolina growth period. We’re now in the mid 1780’s, the American Revolution is over, British troops have returned to England and the 13 original colonies are learning how to handle their new freedom and govern themselves as The...
DDRA Shop Small Downtown Open House
The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association hosted a Shop Small Downtown Open House on Thursday, December 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Public Square with music, photos with Santa, vendors, specials, and giveaways. DDRA partnered with the Darlington Recreation Department brought Santa Claus and a few elves, along with Dan E. Lockemy spinning Christmas songs and even had snow falling to get children and the young at heart in...
Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce hosts Holiday Open House
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce hosted a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 1 at their office on 38 Public Square in Darlington. Executive Director Norm Steadman shared that the decoration for Christmas were provided by Flower Baskets By Becky, and a very special Christmas Tree featured in the front window was very special- it was decorated by students from Cain Elementary School. Mobile users, please click link to...
Brewer – Newsome Engagment
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brewer of Darlington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Richelle Brewer, to Bradley Webb Newsome of Hartsville. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of James and Christine Brewer of Dillon and John D. and Ora Lee Flowers of Hamer. The future groom is the son of Dan and Kathy Newsome Sr. of Hartsville. He is the grandson of the late David and Miriam Newsome, and the late Frank and Ruby Webb, both...
Cain Elementary School students help support Ronald McDonald House
Students, faculty and staff of Cain Elementary School in Darlington collected pop tabs to support families with children in the hospital that stay at Ronald McDonald House.
Darlington Chamber accepting award nominations
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for its various annual awards. Nominations may be submitted for the following awards: Lifetime Achievement, Citizen of the Year, Community Pride, Educator of the Year, Future Business Leader, and Small Business of the Year. The chamber’s nomination committee will review each nomination and select winners to be awarded on February 9 at the chamber’s Annual...