Lamar-area resident kidnapped, officials say
A Lamar-area resident was kidnapped Feb. 19 by two men who tried to get money from the victim’s bank account, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. One suspect, Barry Anthony Jones Jr., 21, of Timmonsville, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and burglary, first degree. Investigators continued to search for Devante Lamar Clark, 26, of Bishopville. Sheriff Tony Chavis says investigators allege the suspects...
S.C. electric cooperative linemen to put their skills to the test
FLORENCE, S.C. – The first S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo will take place March 15-16, 2019, at the Pee Dee Touchstone Energy Commerce City Park in Florence. Electric cooperative linemen from across South Carolina will demonstrate their trade skills in a fun, friendly and competitive atmosphere. Competitions for both new and veteran lineworkers will include a “Hurtman Rescue” where climbers must scale a 40’ pole to rescue a simulated injured...
Researcher uses innovative Clemson facilities to help develop gluten-busting wheat
A Clemson University researcher is using state-of-the-art facilities at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC) in Florence to help develop a new wheat variety that’s safe for people who suffer from celiac disease to eat.
Clean up Darlington on April 27
The Darlington Garden Club and the City of Darlington are sponsoring Clean-Up Day in Darlington on Saturday, April 27. Free T-shirts are available for the first 100 volunteers. Refreshments are also available for volunteers. The event runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce, 38 Public Square. Volunteers are advised to bring work gloves and eye protection, and to wear clothes that can get dirty. Rain date for the...
MUSC Health welcomes four community hospitals to system
The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority (MUSC Health) has completed the purchase of four South Carolina hospitals from subsidiaries of Community Health Systems Inc. The purchase includes 82-bed Chester Regional Medical Center in Chester, 225-bed Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, 396-bed Carolinas Hospital System – Florence and 124-bed Carolinas Hospital System – Marion in Mullins. This acquisition also...
Two charged in thefts of vehicles
A Hartsville man and a Florence man have been arrested after an investigation of stolen vehicles in Darlington County. Matthew Glen Tyndall, 26, of Hartsville, and Joshua Charlton Holladay, 26, of Florence, were arrested Feb. 26, Sheriff Tony Chavis said in a statement. Tyndall is charged with grand larceny, operation of a chop shop and three counts of receiving stolen goods. Holladay is charged with receiving stolen goods. “My...