A month away from homelessness
An estimated 20 million Americans live in mobile homes, and in poorer regions like the southeast, manufactured homes represent almost a quarter of total housing. Nearly half of mobile home dwellers own their home but rent the ground beneath, which leaves them at the mercy of landlords. Nationally, laws to safeguard their rights range from non-existent to inadequate.
Darlington names Etheridge as next city attorney
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Darlington City Council convened a special meeting July 25 and voted to hire Kevin R. Etheridge as city attorney when the term of Albert James III expires in September, 2016. City council member John Milling nominated Etheridge, received a second from council member Elaine Reed, and the balance of council voted to affirm the nomination. City council member Bryant Gardner...
A positive sign: Darlington Library hosts ASL classes
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net If you’ve ever thought about learning another language and failed to follow through, you’re not alone. Many people stop before they start, scared off by high price tags on computerized learning programs, or intimidated by fears of making mistakes and embarrassing themselves. But a new program at the Darlington Library aims to defuse those fears and help students...
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...