Karaoke Night in downtown Darlington
Crooners of all ages got their chance to shine on the mic last week as the Bringing Downtown Alive! concert series concluded with a Community Karaoke Party. Singers hit the stage and belted their favorite tunes (backed by a pro DJ) while guests enjoyed food and beverages and a classic car show. The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association concert series drew great crowds over the summer, with live music presented each month at...
Mayo High School Class of 1959 celebrates 60th reunion
The Mayo High School Class of 1959 recently celebrated its 60th class reunion in Darlington. The event included a dinner at the Country Club, a City of Darlington proclamation presented by Mayor Gloria Hines and a cookout. Attendees in photo: James Hamlin, Mabel McLeod Robinson, John E. Dove, Barbara Hunter James, Broadus Baccous, Gloria Jett Little, Janette House Morgan, Robbie L. Bonaparte Samuel, Lee Ila Mack Hall, Olivia Simon,...
Raceway renames 5K run to honor slain officer
Darlington Raceway has renamed its annual 5K run in honor of the Darlington police officer who was killed nearly a year ago when a gunman ambushed law-enforcement officers in Florence County.
First responders put training into practice
At a North Carolina lake to practice diving, a group of Darlington County first responders put their emergency training to use when a “distressed” diver needed help.
New book aims to preserve endangered sacred spaces
As modern “megachurches” spring up in more and more communities across America, many older churches are seeing their congregations dwindle.
