County clears $4 million airport project for approach
At their Sep. 9 regular meeting, Darlington County Council finalized the local commitment needed to trigger a $4.58 million runway improvement project at the county’s airport.
‘Above and beyond’: Self named state Deputy of the Year
Earlier this summer, Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Self was selected by the South Carolina Sheriff’s Association as 2019 Deputy of the Year. Last week, Darlington County Council passed a resolution honoring the officer and celebrating his outstanding work.
DCSD Teacher of the Year surprised: She gets to drive a new car for six months
Cortney Harless, Darlington County Teacher of the Year for 2019-20, gasps last Thursday night as she learns she will be given the use of a new car for six months for free. At left are Amelia Sapowsky and Christina Vanness, representatives of Patriot Chevrolet of Darlington, which is providing Harless with a six-month lease on a 2020 Chevy Malibu at no cost. At right is county Education Superintendent Tim Newman. School officials...
Poses from the past
Months ago, Darlington businessman Curtis Boyd and a group of investors bought the derelict Tyner Warehouse at East Broad and Russell streets to demolish it, with the aim of turning the property into greenspace. Recently, as the warehouse was being razed, old photos were found scattered around the building. Most appear to be from the 1940s. Some are in fairly good shape; others are torn and crinkled. Most of the photos of athletes...
Ageless Aviation takes veterans on dream flights
Each year around Labor Day, the Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation visits Darlington and whisks several military veterans into the sky for a scenic tour in a beautifully restored 1940 Boeing-Stearman biplane.
