Darlington County walks to end domestic violence
Marchers took to the streets in Darlington on Saturday, Oct. 21, waving signs and chanting a unified message against domestic violence. Staged by the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the House of Refuge, the march also offered information and resources to inform the public and help victims escape the cycle of abuse. To learn more, visit peedeecoalition.org. Photos by Samantha Lyles
S.C. Yoga and Healing Arts Festival
Hartsville’s Burry Park hosted the SC Yoga and Healing Arts Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20. The all-day event featured yoga and dance classes, live music, arts and crafts, activities for kids and pets, and enlightening information and services to activate all your chakras. To learn more about this event, visit them online at scyogaandhealingartsfestival.com. Photos by Samantha Lyles
Hurricane Michael’s Damage
Hurricane Michael hit Darlington County with heavy rain and high winds last Thursday, causing several trees to fall and flooding at least 12 streets in the city of Darlington. Emergency responders from the Darlington Fire and Police departments worked with Duke Energy to clear away trees and restore power to homes and businesses. County schools and most government offices closed on Thursday, but reopened Friday as waters receded and...
Darlington Post Office employees recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Darlington Post Office employees traded their usual blue uniform tops for bright pink T-shirts in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In recent weeks, postal workers sold dozens of these shirts to colleagues, friends, family members and breast cancer survivors to raise money for the American Cancer Society. Mail carrier Alice McMillan says the T-shirt drive raised about $300, and local postal workers plan to sport their pink tops...
Moyd sworn in as Society Hill’s new judge
David Moyd, right, is sworn in as Society Hill’s new municipal judge. Photo courtesy of Town of Society Hill
Taste the Sweet Potato fest
With Hurricane Michael’s rain and wind just a memory, crowds flocked to the 36th annual S.C. Sweet Potato Festival on Saturday at the Darlington Public Square. Here’s a selection of scenes from the festival, which was expected to attract up to 100 vendors from across the region. Photos by Samantha Lyles