Rick Strickland Band 10th anniversary tour stops in Darlington
Downtown Darlington came alive July 25 as friends and neighbors gathered for a high-energy concert by The Rick Strickland Band. Known for their feel-good vibe and versatility, The Rick Strickland Band’s original song playlist features many musical styles, including classic R&B soul, classic rock, old school funk, and a splash of country. Guests packed the Pearl Street block between Main and Dargan to take in the free show,...
Hartsville Area Recreation Department hosts summer camps for kids
Each year, the Hartsville Area Recreation Department hosts instructional camps at the T.B. Thomas Sports Center to help kids develop their athletic and artistic talents. Last week, Coach Billy Smith and the Hartsville High School Volleyball team worked with kids 8 to 14 to help them sharpen up their game for the fall sports season. Off the court, art teacher Eric Brown broke out the pastels and crayons to help kids 8 to 12 learn the...
‘Fear of flooding’ seeps into mayor’s race
After a summer of sudden thunderstorms and ferocious flooding in parts of Darlington, “fear of flooding” has become an issue in the race for mayor.
Darlington Fire Department extinguishes fire on James Street
No one was reported injured in a house fire on James Street on July 16, according to the Darlington Fire Department. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known. Photo by Darlington Fire Department
Author wanders a fictional Darlington
Author Phillip Gardner’s new short story collection weaves a tapestry of romance, nostalgia and healing against the backdrop of Darlington, S.C. … but not really.
Drive safe and sober during summer’s 100 Deadly Days
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Summer is traditionally the most dangerous time of year on South Carolina’s roads, and many state and local law enforcement agencies are increasing patrols, checkpoints and traffic safety programs to help motorists get to their vacations – and get home again – in one piece. “They call the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day the 100 Deadly Days of Summer because traffic...
