Making Darlington cleaner, greener
Twice a year, Clean Up Darlington brings together dozens of volunteers to plant flowers and pull weeds, freshen paint, and sweep and wash away some of the grime that gradually accumulates throughout the city. Last Saturday, April 27, teams met up on the Public Square to pick up their free “Darlington Proud” T-shirts and get their work assignments. After a day of pressure washing, planting and carting away trash and debris, the Pearl...
CareSouth Carolina celebrates a mortgage burning for Rosa Lee Gerald Center in Society Hill
Community leaders joined CareSouth Carolina to celebrate a mortgage burning for the Rosa Lee Gerald Center in Society Hill last week. After more than 20 years, CareSouth Carolina celebrated paying off the center with a Mortgage Burning Ceremony. Ann Lewis, CEO of CareSouth Carolina, said the mortgage burning signified an important moment for the organization as it continues to grow. “Today we burned a mortgage on the Rosa Lee Gerald...
Showdown in the Pee Dee III
A crop of promising South Carolina boxers mixed it up with rising talent from Pennsylvania and New Jersey at Saturday’s “Showdown in the Pee Dee III” event, staged at Darlington’s A.W. Stanley Gym by One More Round Boxing. Youth boxers and seasoned heavyweights entertained the crowd with 12 spirited amateur contests, and gained crucial experience that could sharpen their skills and improve their future prospects. Special...
Darlington park will memorialize fallen officers
A dedication ceremony was held April 16 for the planned Terrence Carraway Fallen Officers Memorial Park at the corner of South Main Street and Avenue D in Darlington.
Helicopter Easter Egg Drop and Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Helicopter Easter Egg Drop and Special Needs Easter Egg Hunt, staged by Evans Construction and the Family Mission Center, drew hundreds of participants to Darlington Middle School on Saturday. Despite high winds, the egg hunt and egg drop went smoothly, and kids 2 to 10 all went home with baskets full of colorful Easter eggs and treats. Photos by Samantha Lyles
Sirens and sandwiches: How a Darlington paramedic became a chef and restaurant owner
How is being a paramedic like being a chef?