Some retailers reopen, but schools stay closed
Local retailers are starting to revive after being shut down for weeks because of the coronavirus crisis, but all public schools in Darlington County and the rest of South Carolina will stay closed for the rest of the academic year.
‘6 weeks, and it stings’: Closures a painful trial
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, caution remains the order of the day – by order of the state and federal government. But restrictions on some businesses are loosening, and with every “Open” sign flickering to life, the faint pulse of Darlington’s economic heartbeat gets stronger. “Basically, we were closed this whole month (April) and back through the middle of March. So that’s...
‘You can’t make another Winfred Flowers’
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net When Winfred Lewis Flowers passed away April 19 at the age of 76, all of Darlington County lost a good friend. Born in Darlington to E.J. Flowers and Mary Jordan Flowers, Winfred spent his life trying to help the community he loved. After graduating from St. John’s High School in 1962, Flowers served the Navy. He followed up his military service with an 18-year term as Chief Magistrate of...
