2018 Rosenwald Reunion
The 2018 Rosenwald Reunion was held Oct. 26-28. Since 1979, Rosenwald alumni and friends have been gathering for an all-class school reunion. In 1994, it became biennial. On the first day of the event, the Indoor Tailgate was held at Darlington Middle School Gym. Saturday morning, Oct. 27, alumni headed to Darlington High School for a Reunion Brunch in the school’s cafeteria. That evening, the Reunion crowd gathered at the Florence...
Darlington Post Office honors veterans
U.S. Post Office mail carriers have long been hailed for their commitment to duty, as evidenced by the unofficial motto “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.”
Healthy holiday dessert option
A certain measure of overindulgence is anticipated during the holiday season. Rich foods and desserts are served, and parties are plentiful. However, those who plan to stick to their healthy eating plans can still enjoy tastes of the season without compromising their fitness or dietary goals. Many recipes can be made healthier with some simple substitutions, and that even includes decadent desserts. Take, for example, “Wickedly...
Dollar General adds store in Darlington
Dollar General’s newest store at 525 N. Main St. in Darlington is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening Nov. 17 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a $10 Dollar General gift card and the...
Powerful legislative chairman profits from state-funded groups
As chairman of the S.C. House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Brian White exerts considerable control over the multibillion-dollar state budget that affects the lives of all 5 million South Carolinians.
Deputies locate guns and drugs during traffic stop
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis says sheriff’s deputies stopped a driver of a vehicle on Shuler Street in Darlington for a traffic violation around 1:30 p.m. Nov. 1. “When deputies approached, they could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle,” Chavis said. “Deputies located a loaded 9mm handgun, a loaded .45 caliber handgun with an extended magazine, approximately 40 grams of marijuana, 4 oxycodone pills,...