Darlington Father-Daughter Dance 2018
Dads and daughters turned out by the dozen, all dolled up and ready to shake a leg at Darlington Area Recreation’s annual Father & Daughter Dance, held February 8 at the Harmon Baldwin Gym.
McLeod hosts Go Red for Women events to promote heart health
Earlier this month, McLeod Regional Medical Center celebrated Go Red for Women with events across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand.
Kelvin Washington named Chief of Police for City of Darlington
The City of Darlington has named its next police chief: Kelvin C. Washington of Hemingway. He will take office in late March or early April once his term as U.S. Marshal expires. “Mr. Washington was the most qualified applicant, and he brings credibility and stability to that office. I feel he’s the right person at the right time for the City of Darlington,” City Manager Howard Garland said. Washington has more than 28 years of...
Virgil Wells Cancer Walk donation
The annual donation in the amount of $1,000 was presented to Beth Johnson of the American Cancer Society from the Mayo High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Virgil Wells Cancer Walk.
Hurricane victim experiences the “heart of Hartsville”
When Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. Virgin Islands in early September with a devastating one-two punch, the damage was beyond catastrophic. Hotels and hospitals and homes were utterly destroyed, and power still remains out in some areas, making the cleanup efforts even slower. Many residents have had to leave their homes, not knowing if they will ever be able to return.
Darlington Police Chief announces retirement
Darlington Police Chief Danny Watson has announced his plans to retire near the beginning of 2018. The statement that he issued to the News and Press read: “After careful consideration and much thought I’ve decided to retire Jan 8, 2018. I’ve deeply enjoyed my time here at Darlington Police Department and the many people I’ve helped along the way. To each of you who continues to work in this capacity I wish you good luck and God...