No new courthouse? The debate isn’t over yet
By Bobby Bryant and Samantha Lyles Staff Writers About 8:45 p.m., the tide turned against a new courthouse for Darlington County. As the ballots were being tallied Nov. 6 in county election offices in Darlington, the initial returns showed that voters appeared to be backing a plan to hike the county sales tax by 1 percent to raise $20 million for a new courthouse and administration building. But they weren’t wild about it. “Yes” votes...
Turkey Giveaway set for Public Square
The annual Turkey Giveaway led by Dr. David Eads will be held Tuesday, Nov. 20, on the Darlington Public Square starting at 6:30 a.m.
Paula Deen: In a good place on the river of life
The hard work paid off, and today, art joins cooking as one of Paula Deen’s passions.
Living on Purpose – Some gave all and all gave some
Though I did not serve in the military, I am very appreciative of those who have.
Darlington Raceway 5k
Communities across the Pee Dee continue to pay tribute to Sgt. Terrence Carraway of Darlington, slain in an October police ambush in Florence County. On Nov. 9, Darlington Raceway and Academy Sports + Outdoors brought the first 5K race to the ‘Lady in Black’ with proceeds aiding the Carraway family. Photos by Samantha Lyles
Veteran pilot shares history at Kiwanis luncheon
Rocky Gannon was only 17 when he enlisted in the military, but – as he told members of Darlington Kiwanis at a Nov. 8 luncheon – he dreamed of becoming a pilot since the age of 6.