Quarter ‘midget’ series featuring hundreds of young drivers will race in Darlington
Darlington Raceway and the United States Auto Club (USAC) .25 Series have announced that the popular quarter midgets will compete in Darlington during the track’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Aug. 30-Sept. 1. It will be the first time in the USAC .25 Series’ 11-year history that it has competed in conjunction with the historic South Carolina race track’s NASCAR event. All race activities for the USAC .25 Series will take place...
In Hartsville, a day for kids, cops and ice cream
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Officers from the Hartsville Police Department took a break from patrolling the hot streets and joined local kids to share everybody’s favorite summertime treat – ice cream! At the Hartsville Housing Authority on South Fifth Street, Lt. Tenyonde Richardson and his fellow police officers set up a buffet of favorite treats, with chocolate and vanilla and fruity flavors to...
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.