Taylor-Hancock Engagement
Mr. Harry Lee Taylor and the late Jean Byrd Taylor of Darlington wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Keri Jacquelin Taylor, to Jason Corey Hancock, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dwayne Hancock of Darlington. Ms. Taylor, a 2006 graduate of the University of South Carolina, is pursuing a master’s degree in human resources development from Clemson University and is director of human resources at North Industrial Machine in...
If you’re not registered to vote, time is running out
Becoming a registered voter in South Carolina is easier than ever, but by the time this article reaches print, the Oct. 17 deadline will be upon us.
Technology an integral part of defensive driving
Safety is foremost on the minds of many drivers. Automobile accidents can be detrimental to a driver’s health as well as his or her wallet, causing potentially costly damage to vehicles and resulting in higher insurance premiums. Driving defensively is a great way for drivers to reduce their risk of accident, but even the most cautious drivers are not entirely immune to collisions or fender benders. Thankfully, drivers can do more...
Church’s Mission Fair Fall Fundraiser set for Friday
Mechanicsville Baptist Church aims to raise $50,000 at its annual Mission Fair Fall Fundraiser on Friday. The event includes barbecue, a bake sale, homemade crafts and a general store. A series of auctions, including a Homemade Cake Auction, are planned. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, located at 2364 Cashua Ferry Road in Darlington. Cyndi Rice, a church spokeswoman, said this will be the 10th year for the fall...
Florence-Darlington Tech hosts SBA disaster recovery center
Florence-Darlington Technical College is hosting a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Recovery Center on its main campus. The operation is a program of the South Carolina Small Business Development Center (SC SBDC). Even though Hurricane Florence was just a tropical storm when it lashed Eastern South Carolina last month, its heavy rains caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses. After the federally declaration...
The future can fly with drones, Lamar native says
Lamar Town Council’s Oct. 8 regular meeting featured a guest speaker who believes the sky is the limit for Darlington County high school students.