SCHP donation to The Lord Cares
South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers visited The Lord Cares food bank in Darlington last week to deliver a special holiday gift: a donation check that will enable TLC to feed many hungry people in the new year. “We want to say how thankful we are to the Highway Patrol for this donation, and for all they do keeping us safe on the highway,” said Frank Helms with The Lord Cares. “We enjoy helping you all out, especially during the...
Men’s Dance Club of Darlington Annual Debutante Ball
The Men’s Dance Club of Darlington held its 62nd Annual Winter Debutante Ball Dec. 22 at the Darlington Country Club. Four young ladies were presented and seven young men were introduced. Members and guests were greeted by club president Edward Colgate Dennis IV and Mrs. Dennis. Debutantes, introduced in the receiving line by their fathers or grandfathers, were Katherine Baker Hanna, Cary Ashley Hobbs, Simons Lucas Howard and Abigail...
Trae Buck is awarded his Eagle Scout Badge
Trae Buck is the 17-year-old son of Ernie and Rita Buck of Darlington. He is currently a Senior at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School where he is a captain of both the football and baseball teams and was selected as an All Region Football player. He was chosen as MVP and received the Coaches Award in baseball. He is also a member of FCA and serves as President of the Teenage Republicans Club. He is also a member of the Skeet Team, Math...
8 best things to buy in December and January
Oh the weather outside is frightful. Rather than succumb to cabin fever, people can use the winter months as the perfect time to visit area stores and score a few deals. Savvy shoppers understand that key items go on sale at specific points throughout the year. Learning how to shop the sales can lead to considerable savings. December 1. Toys: Toys are perhaps the best items to purchase in December. Apart from Christmas gifts, it is a...
Bill would divert gas-tax-hike money to interstate widening projects
A proposal by a longtime S.C. senator would siphon millions from a main source of gas-tax-hike revenues that lawmakers promised would go toward fixing the state’s crumbling roads and bridges, and instead earmark that money for widening interstates.
Gold Star families, golden-hearted soldiers honored
The annual Holiday Wishes event was held at the NCO Club Dec. 1 to honor Gold Star mothers and families and their lost soldiers.