Darlington man accused of sex crimes
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the arrest of a Darlington man following an investigation into alleged sexual crimes dating back to July 2012. Raymond Kevin Warren, 51, is charged with 10 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor under 11, first degree, and 12 counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor between 11 and 14, second degree. Investigators allege Warren, from 2012-16, did “engage in sexual...
Church News – February 13, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Valentine Dinner Second Missionary Baptist Church, 212 W. Washington St., Hartville, is having a Valentine Dinner Sale Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. “until.” Steak dinner $12, chicken dinner $8. Hat Parade Second Missionary Baptist Church Pastor’s Aide Committee presents “A Day of Crowns Hat Parade” March 2 at 2 p.m. Church is at 212 W. Washington St., Hartsville. Gospel...
Lee, Cox shine at Dancing with the Stars event
R.J. Lee and Taylor June Cox won the dancing title and the People’s Choice Award Jan. 31 at the 2019 edition of Darlington County’s Dancing with the Stars, an annual event that benefits the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault. The event was at Center Theater in Hartsville. Over 600 people attended. Dr. Orville Dyce with Black Creek Medical Consultants was the presenting sponsor. Theresa Lacey with Hopeful Horizons in...
CareSouth goes mobile for children’s health
Because many students in rural communities don’t have the opportunity to visit a doctor’s office regularly, CareSouth Carolina is bringing the care to them. CareSouth Carolina’s mobile unit visits 57 schools in five school districts in the Pee Dee every year, providing annual wellness visits and screenings to thousands of students around the area. “Of course you’re going to take off work and take your child to...
Sheriff’s Office introduces mobile phone app
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has introduced a new way for citizens to stay connected with the Sheriff’s Office with a mobile phone application. This application allows citizens to receive alerts directly from the Sheriff’s Office concerning significant events. Also, citizens can submit anonymous tips, send messages and access other important information. “This mobile app is another great way I can keep the people informed of...
Falcons complete impressive regular season; Lady Falcons drop to 5th in region
The Darlington Falcons got revenge against the North Myrtle Beach Chiefs while the Darlington Lady Falcons let another game slip through their fingertips at home Feb. 5.