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...
Hartsville water park’s sophomore season a splash
Only a month into its second season, Hartsville’s Neptune Island Water Park is already making waves with robust attendance and improved customer service.
With a new police chief, Lamar eyes new police cars
With newly sworn-in Chief of Police Carl Scott on the job, the Town of Lamar is planning to investigate ways to update its aged fleet of patrol cars.
First Baptist Church Basketball Camp
First Baptist Church of Darlington held its annual Youth Basketball Camp last week, providing kids with four days of instruction on the fundamentals of basketball and good behavior.