Election results: Darlington County Democratic Primary 2016
Darlington County voters hit the polls for the June 14 Democratic and Republican Primaries, and the results will unseat several incumbent candidates.
Darlington’s Municipal Judge speaks out
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net As a follow up to our story in last week’s paper, “City council motion to oust judge,” the News and Press spoke to longtime municipal judge, Daniel B. (“Dan”) Causey, III, at his Darlington office on Friday, June 17. “I am glad this is over,” said Causey. “And I am looking forward to serving the remaining year of my term.” Causey was in attendance at the City Council meeting on June 7,...
Hartsville Named All-America City 2016
The City of Hartsville was named a 2016 All-America City Award winner over the weekend, joining a list of ten cities to win the title from the National Civic League at the competition in Denver, CO. Hartsville first won the title in 1996, receiving it again 20 years later. The criteria for winning an All-America City Award (AAC) include impact, inclusiveness, public engagement and the use of collaborative problem-solving strategies...
Darlington County Historical Commission: Amy Spain, “Juneteenth”
Welcome to my monthly column. I’m very excited about this opportunity and look forward to the historical information I will be able to share about the people, places, and events relating to Darlington County history.
Women of Achievement: Wilhelmina P. Johnson
Each year the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization honors a Woman of Achievement at the state pageant. The pageant recognizes and honors women who, through their works and lives, have significantly improved the lives of women in our great state. This year’s award will be special since the pageant is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Festival Pageant and Miss Darlington High School pageants under the...
Women of Achievement: Belinda Copeland
Each year the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization honors a Woman of Achievement at the state pageant. The pageant recognizes and honors women who, through their works and lives, have significantly improved the lives of women in our great state. This year’s award will be special since the pageant is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Festival Pageant and Miss Darlington High School pageants under the...