Fall colors starting to appear
With the arrival of fall, many of the brilliant colors are beginning to appear. The cooler weather and shorter days are signals for deciduous trees to prepare for the stresses of winter. Trees initiate physiological changes that will help them cope with the much lower winter temperatures. One adaptation is to drop their leaves. Leaves have been producing energy in the form of sugar all spring and summer, but now they are a liability;...
Edwin McCain in Hartsville
Called the “great American romantic” by the New York Times, Edwin McCain has built an enviable career over the past 20 years by balancing his massive pop success with the year-round touring schedule of a tireless troubadour. His hit songs, authentic spirit and surprisingly affable sense of humor keep fans coming back time and time again for nights that feel more like parties with old friends than rock concerts. After recording two of...
“Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!”
The surgical services staff of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center always goes above and beyond expectations for their annual Trunk or Treat event, making it a “treat” for all in attendance. Darlington native Sheila Braddock put forth much time and effort to create a memorable display by decorating a golf cart, creating Ghostbusters’ backpacks and more, including the creation of “Billy” the dragon ghost. (See other photo at...
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week depicted the former Wallace’s Grocery on the corner of Floyd and Center Road in the Auburn community in Darlington County. Readers that were correct in their guess were: Jim Stone, Nancy Nichols, Bill Segars, Chesley Benjamin, Robert Culpepper, Latisha Hickman, Ken Adams, and Nancy Nichols. Do you know where this photo was taken in Darlington County? Please let us know by sending your guesses to:...
Clean Up Day a success in Darlington
Kalmia Garden Study Club, Kiwanis Club, and Darlington High School Honors College students helped clean up Darlington on Saturday morning, October 22. Projects included planting flowers, putting out pine straw, and trimming trees among other things. Volunteers included Laura Burns, Ronda Brown, Abbigail Rogers, Adrianna Shealy, Felicia Rogers, Julie Howle, Myra Bumgarner, Anayely Olvera-Lozano, Savannah Odom, Doris Mims, Joe Gates,...
DHS Homecoming Court 2016
Hurricane Matthew made for a change in plans, but the Darlington High School Falcons celebrated their Homecoming Game on October 14th with a victorious win, a 21-7 victory over the Lakewood Gators. The Homecoming night featured a new change for the Falcons, awarding a pair of winners for each class: Mr & Miss Senior Jasmin Ishmael/Damian Porter Mr & Miss Junior Tamya Bennett/Xavier Smith Mr & Miss Sophomore Kadasia...