Fire Dept. Captain burned in explosion
Darlington Fire Department Captain Johnny Deas was seriously burned on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, when torch hoses exploded as he and his son, Clint, worked to remove their family business sign.
Eyewitnesses of the movement relate their stories in forum
An historic event took place at Jerusalem Baptist Church on Friday evening, March 3, 2023.
Local author pens book about Hartsville Civil Rights work
In his book, “Hartsville: The City We Knew But Everybody Forgot/The African-American Experience”, Author and Darlington County native Emory L. Waters attempts to recall and highlight some of the many factors that contributed to the greatness of the African-Americans who grew up, lived and worked in Hartsville, South Carolina.
Hartsville Museum hosts SC Civil Rights exhibit
The Hartsville Museum, located at 222 N. 5th Street in Hartsville, is hosting, “Justice for All”, a traveling exhibition which tells the story of South Carolina’s essential role in the American Civil Rights Movement.
Council on Aging celebrates Black History
Darlington County Council on Aging continued their Black History Month Celebration with numerous activities for seniors.

