May Day Pageant and Ceremony at St. John’s Elementary
Students at Darlington’s St. John’s Elementary put on their prettiest dresses and sharpest ties for the annual May Day Pageant and Ceremony, held May 13 at the Dargan Memorial Amphitheater.As friends and family looked on, kids danced around the maypole and swirled ribbons, and SJE principal Jean Taylor announced the following pageant winners: May Day Queen Nadia Brown, May Day King Eric Flores II. Photos by Samantha Lyles....
Nearly 100: Albert L. James, Jr.
Albert L. James, Jr. leaves a legacy of service, exemplary work ethic, and a host of hunting stories.
Walmart Grand Opening
Darlington celebrated the May 11 official grand opening of the new Walmart Supercenter with a high-energy, early morning gathering that drew hundreds of eager shoppers and spectators.
Council begins budget planning
Darlington County Council discussed proposed general fund and departmental budgets for the 2016/17 fiscal year, which total $24.8 million – an increase of $660,632 over the previous year.
Market on Darlington Square May 2016
The 2016 season of Market on Darlington Square began on Saturday, May 7 on the Public Square as merchant enjoyed the fresh air market and music by local musicians Rusty Henderson, Johnnie Iseman and Sandy Banks. Thirty vendors participated, and a pet parade delighted shoppers of all ages. Katherine Wallace, the youngest vendor at the Market, is embarking on her third year. To date, she has purchased two tablets from her earnings and...
County Admin delivers ominous budget preview
The financial outlook for Darlington County is tight and bound to get tighter, according to county administrator Terence Arrington, who took a moment during County Council’s May 2 meeting to outline some challenges that await council during their upcoming 2016/17 budget deliberations.