Darlington honors Carraway with new park
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net On Thursday, Jan. 30, Darlington celebrated the official opening of a new city park named in honor of fallen police officer Sgt. Terrence Carraway with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Carraway’s family and friends. While kids enjoyed the sunshine and swing sets at the Magnolia Street park (which features playground equipment and a basketball court), guest speakers shared memories...
Cup plant to close amid $145M Dixie expansion
Georgia-Pacific has revealed the secret of “Project Peach,” and it means good news and bad news for Darlington’s huge Dixie plant.
MLK Jr. Celebration and Awards Ceremony
On Monday, Jan. 20, Darlington honored the legacy of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with an afternoon of stories, music, and prayer. Hosted at First Church of God, the celebration featured multi-denominational messages of peace and unity delivered by pastors from all over Darlington County. Musical performances by Minister Derrick Bull, violinist Te’Quan Coe, LaNita Benton-Lowe, and the Darlington High School...
Farmer plans to challenge Malloy for S.C. Senate
A Hartsville-area farmer plans to challenge Darlington County attorney Gerald Malloy for the S.C. Senate seat he has held since 2002.
Are you ready for REAL ID?
Does your South Carolina driver’s license or state-issued ID card have a gold star on it? If not, you may need to visit the local Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) branch soon and purchase a REAL ID.
