Blue Saints build handrail
As part of the “Blue Saints of Darlington” community service initiative, Darlington Police Chief Danny Watson (left) and Darlington Fire Department Captain James Jett (right) teamed up last week to build and paint a handrail for the family of a visually impaired resident of Kirven Street. The “Blue Saints” program is a joint effort of police and fire departments to help local families with mobility issues or disabilities by building...
Butler Heritage Week
This year’s celebration will kick off on June 28, with daily events scheduled until July 3rd. The Taste of Butler will be held on Tuesday, June 28 at the Butler Gym. The event will begin at 6 p.m. and tickets can be purchased at $5 for adults and $3 for children. On Wednesday, June 29, a Bible Study will be held at the Butler Auditorium. The Annual Foundation Banquet will take place on Thursday, June 30. Tickets can be purchased...
Kids can help feed deer in Darlington County
The 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project is accepting registration now
Boykin Farms: A family hobby farm with the prettiest blue-eyed goats in Darlington County
When Dawn and Daniel Boykin were wed, the young bride knew her husband would want to have a small farm one day. Neither imagined that they would have a small business breeding goats, and using the nutrient high-fat goat milk to create a successful soap and lotion small business.
Where is this… no, WHO drives this truck in Darlington County?
The photo from last week was of the “W” at Greensward Vineyard on 2181 High Hill Road in Darlington. The Vineyard has the most delicious blueberries and muscadines! Blueberry season begins on June 24th, Friday and Saturdays for three weeks. The muscadines will be ready by the end of August. For more information, contact: John E. Ward at: 843-395-1932. The only reader that guessed correctly was Albert Simon. We had a few folks guess it...
Weiland awarded scholarship from Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine
Ana Weiland of Darlington, South Carolina received a scholarship at the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) Scholarship and Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 2, 2016. A total of $42,200 in scholarships were awarded to 17 veterinary medicine students. Weiland was awarded the LMU-CVM Snider Whitaker Endowed Research Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a first year student based on academics and...