DPD presents $5,000 to Pee Dee Coalition
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net The Darlington Police Department held a ceremony Friday, July 30, to present a check for $5,000 to representatives of the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault. The money was drawn from the City of Darlington Victim’s Assistance Fund, and DPD Chief Danny Watson said that while securing the money involved a significant amount of effort and protocol,...
O’Flaherty is first Darlington native ever to compete for Miss America
Most young girls have dreams of becoming Miss America one day; and one Darlington native is getting that chance to capture the crown. Erin O’Flaherty will make that dream come true, but not as Miss South Carolina, instead she will be representing the “Show Me State” of Missouri. O’Flaherty moved to Missouri after accepting a job two years ago. In her youth, Erin’s father had also worked there; so it’s like a second home to her. She...
Pride of Darlington: Southeastern Grain Company
Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) recognized Southeastern Grain Company last week with the Pride of Darlington business award for the extensive rehabilitation work done at their 213 East Broad Street site. Manager Franklin Whaley said that prior to opening, the company worked for nearly a year to stabilize aged brick, replace broken windows, install new flooring, roofing, and light fixtures, and shape up storage...
CWP: A Trend Toward Training
While the gun control debate rages on in D.C., an increasing number of law-abiding citizens are buying handguns for self-defense. Samantha Lyles features the details of purchasing a handgun, CWP training, and less-than-lethal options on protecting yourself and loved ones.
First Baptist Church Darlington Basketball Camp 2016
Darlington area kids got a chance to enjoy fun and fellowship at the 17th Annual First Baptist Church Basketball Camp, which wrapped up last week with skills drills at the Harmon Baldwin Gym and the Darlington High School Gym. “Back in 2000, the Darlington recreation director Harmon Baldwin started this camp to teach kids about basketball and about Jesus. Then Ed Middleton took it on when Harmon was called home to be with the Lord,”...
New recreation complex for Darlington
The July meeting of the Darlington City Council was a long one, but the best news of the night – according to Darlington Area Recreation Department Director Lee Andrews – were the votes related to new ball fields for the city.