Page and Cavanaugh honored as DFD Firefighters of the Year
Members of the Darlington Fire Department cast their votes each year to recognize outstanding service by both full-time and volunteer firefighters, and 2019’s honorees are both examples of the dedication and professionalism DFD is known for.
1969 Class of Mayo High School holds 50th reunion
The 1969 Class of Mayo High School held their 50th reunion Aug. 22-25. Sixty-four former classmates participated: Elbert Backus, Edith Bacote, Chris Black, Catherine Boatwright Billups, Wallace Brockington, Robert Campbell, William Coe, Frank Coefield, Blondell Cooper Austin, Ervin (Joel Warsaw) Dargan, Gloria Davis, Roosevelt Davis, Samuel Davis, Lorestine Dubose Hunter, Lonnie Eldridge, Seeroy Evans, Mitchell Goodson, Charles Ham,...
Darlington County Year in Review
JANUARY 2019 Washington’s duties expand By Bobby Bryant, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Darlington Police Chief Kelvin Washington will become the city’s public-safety director, also assuming authority over the Fire Department, under a “reorganization” plan launched by City Council. After a brief executive session during its Jan. 8 session, City Council voted unanimously, with almost no public discussion, to begin a reorganization...
Ribbon-cutting for Safe Haven Insurance
A ribbon-cutting was held Dec. 19 for Safe Haven Insurance LLC at 321 North Main St., Darlington. The owner is Gerry Robinette. The company offers auto, home, life and renters insurance, among other services.
Sheriff presented bloodhound puppies
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis was presented with two male bloodhound puppies Dec. 20 by breeder Ty Neal of Darlington. The puppies were born Oct. 29 to Tracey and Trooper. They come with a certified pedigree by the American Kennel Club. “It is wonderful to have community members like Mr. Neal who are willing to donate to law enforcement,” stated Chavis. “These animals will be a great benefit to not only us, but to the people...
2019 inductees of the Block “M” Club Alumni Chapter of Mayo High School
The 2019 inductees of the Block “M” Club Alumni Chapter of Mayo High School. Pictured left to right: Front: Michael Lloyd, Coy Washington, Daniel Blathers. Back: David Hudson, Ralfenel Scott, Derek Flynn, Pete Green, Andre Grooms. Contributed photo
