Darlington Raceway announces start times
Track’s NASCAR Sprint Cup and XFINITY Series races to air on NBC
Homebrewing taps into creativity
If you’ve checked out the beer cooler at your neighborhood grocery store, convenience store, or ABC market lately, you’ve probably noticed the growing array of craft beers – often independent brewers or small offshoot brands specializing in flavors ranging from peach to root beer to holiday spice blends. But the trend toward peculiar potables isn’t confined to the professional brewing circuit; men and women all across America are discovering that making beer in one’s own kitchen is a fairly easy and fun activity, with plenty of room for experimentation.
Hartsville okays restaurant incentives
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Hartsville City Council convened their regular monthly meeting January 12 and, despite a few disagreements, voted to approve incentives for a new restaurant planning to locate downtown. In approving first reading of Ordinance 4232, council advanced the authorization of several incentives – including rebates of building permits, hospitality taxes, business license fees and tap...
Society Hill: New Years, no arrears!
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Mayor Tommy Bradshaw welcomed community members to the first Society Hill Town Council meeting for 2016 with good news: not only is the tiny town finally out of arrears with paying mandatory assessments to the State of South Carolina, they actually have money in the bank – $40,000. “We need to open a bottle of champagne,” quipped Mayor Tommy Bradshaw. “Well, maybe sparkling grape...
White-Bradley joins Lamar Council
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Lamar Town Council welcomed newly elected member Angele White-Bradley, who was sworn in at council’s January 11 regular meeting. Bradley takes over several departmental supervision duties including business licenses, codes, and the town’s oxidation pond. “Really what I’m here for is to bring some life to the town. Lamar is an old town with a lot of young people...
Darlington uses fourth quarter run to beat Hartsville
Darlington is 16-2 overall, and 3-0 in the region.