Researcher uses innovative Clemson facilities to help develop gluten-busting wheat
A Clemson University researcher is using state-of-the-art facilities at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC) in Florence to help develop a new wheat variety that’s safe for people who suffer from celiac disease to eat.
Carraway family thanks community
Allison Carraway says she has a lot to be thankful for. After suffering the loss of her husband, Florence Police Department Sgt. Terrence Carraway, in a shooting on Oct. 3 last year, Carraway says the outpouring of support and love her family received from the Darlington community moved her deeply.
PDRTA’s MacNeil honored on retirement
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net After more than four decades in the public transit business, Chuck MacNeil has disembarked his last bus, so to speak, and retired as executive director of Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA). MacNeil received a notable honor last week as Francis Marion University and the (Florence) Morning News awarded him the Marion Medallion for his years of service to the...
Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet, held Feb. 28 at the Darlington Country Club, saw several local citizens honored for contributing time, money, effort, and love to improve their community. Photos by Samantha Lyles
TBCS celebrates Black History Month
On Feb. 28, Trinity-Byrnes students celebrated Black History Month with a program, including a message, tribute and celebration. Tenth grader Tracy Jackson was the Master of Ceremony and 11th grader Jordan Jones opened the ceremony in prayer. Kevis Williams (10th), Nicholas Ford (11th), and Chase Hayes (10th) read inspirational readings and shared the theme of 2019 Black History Month “Black Migrations.” Jailen Jones sang an excerpt...
Special election sees debut of new voting machines
Darlington County held a Feb. 19 special City Council election in Hartsville, where Bobby McGee defeated Casey Copeland 149 to 32. McGee will take up the remaining term of retired District 6 Councilman William Shirley.