Letter to the Editor
I appreciate the “Living on Purpose” article in the News & Press each week by Rev. Bill Holland. However, the article last week, “Religious Freedom for All Convictions,” was a great disappointment. I believe that Rev. Holland is most probably a good man. He is involved in the community as chaplain of his fire department, a faith-based member of the state emergency crisis response team, a volunteer chaplain for a veterans’ health...
Obituaries – October 17, 2018
Patsy Jackson, Jeffery “Jeff” Kelly, Ronald Delmus Stephens, Eleanor E. Richardson, Lillian Tedder, Barbara Lloyd Weatherford
Lamar spoils Timmonsville homecoming with route of Whirlwinds
The Lamar Silver Foxes improved to 6-1 overall and more importantly 1-0 in the region with its 42-8 victory over the Timmonsville Whirlwinds Friday night.
Hartsville eyes armored vehicle for police
At its Oct. 9 regular meeting, Hartsville City Council discussed the possibility of procuring an armored emergency rescue vehicle for the police department.
Darlington County Sheriff’s deputy involved in accident
On Oct. 11, a Darlington County sheriff’s deputy was traveling on Timmonsville Highway toward I-20 from Darlington when his vehicle was hit by a tractor-trailer, officials said. An 18-wheeler, traveling in the same direction, crossed the double yellow center line, striking the side of the patrol vehicle. The deputy, who was not identified, was transported to an area hospital and was “expected to be OK.” The South Carolina Highway...
Society Hill chooses new municipal judge
After a 12-minute executive session Oct. 9, Society Hill Town Council voted to hire a Hartsville attorney as municipal judge. David Moyd will replace former municipal judge Deatrice Curtis, who resigned from the post effective in late September, said Society Hill Mayor Tommy Bradshaw. Moyd was expected to start working in the post almost immediately, Bradshaw said. “He came with high recommendations,” the mayor said. — FROM...