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.
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...