Darlington honors top firefighters
The Darlington Fire Department recently honored two of its own for their outstanding service during 2015. At the department’s annual Christmas banquet, DFD named Lt. Joshua Williamson the Drake-Beckham Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, and named Engineer William Kiker as Firefighter of the Year.
Darlington Christmas Parade 2015
Enjoy the photos from the wonderful Darlington Christmas Parade held on Sunday, December 6!
Lamar lights keep tie to Christmases past
‘Tis the season to haul out those Christmas decorations and festoon every door and window, every rail and post, with the colors of the season – and with the advent of affordable LED lighting, operating those massive tangles of holiday lights is cheaper than ever. But one Darlington County town has stubbornly refused to hop on the Light Emitting Diode bandwagon and each year the Town of Lamar still puts up old-school colored incandescent lighting, criss-crossing Main Street with glowing rainbow hues.
Darlington Raceway selected 2015 Myers Brothers Award recipient
Darlington Raceway was selected as the 2015 NMPA Myers Brothers Award recipient for its throwback race weekend.
Darlington is the first track to receive the award since 1994 (Indianapolis and the inaugural Brickyard 400).
Holiday Decorating & Cooking: Cottage at the Crossroads
Jane and husband Leo Windham moved into their beloved cottage – located at the intersection of Hwy 403 and Hwy 401 – about six years ago. The house was Leo’s childhood home, located on land the Windhams have owned since the 1700s, and it seemed the perfect spot for the couple to downsize, unwind, and enjoy their retirement. Little did they know that they were beginning a whole new career centered around gardening, cooking, decorating, and beautifying that sweet little house, or that documenting their efforts online would win them a sizable number of fans who appreciate their hard work and dedication.