Dream Flights returns for fourth year to Darlington
Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation (Dream Flights) will be returning to Branhams Airport in Darlington on September 1. This is the fourth year that they have decided to return as part of the Darlington Raceway Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend events. The Dream Foundation is non-profit organization dedicated to honoring seniors and United States military veterans. Their mission is to give back to those who have given. The flight is...
How chores are beneficial to children
“Make your bed.” “Clean up the toys.” “Take out the garbage.” Parents routinely utter these phrases and others to their children. Children can be adept at procrastinating in regard to their chores. Parents must be diligent when introducing children to age-appropriate chores because they can help youngsters grow up into well-rounded and knowledgeable individuals. By giving children responsibilities, kids feel like full participants in...
Papa John’s Pizza presents donation to Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association
(Right to left) Carmen Chambers, co-owner of the Darlington Papa John’s Pizza franchise, presents Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) executive director Lisa Rock and board member Carolyn Abbott with a donation from the restaurant’s Eat for Change fundraising campaign, which was held at the beginning of August. Rock says that Chambers and husband Ted Woloscyk (restaurant co-owner) have made a real effort...
Darlington shooting investigation
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred around midnight August 19. An individual was discovered outside of a residence on Birdsnest Road with a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital. The extent of the individual’s injuries is unknown. Sheriff Chavis announced the arrest of Maurice Antwon McTillman, 33, of Hartsville. McTillman is charged with one count of...
The Florence County Museum Opens Exhibition of Antebellum Portraiture by South Carolina Artist William Harrison Scarborough
William Harrison Scarborough was likely the most prolific portraitist in South Carolina during the 19th century. He is known to have created at least 600 portraits from 1836 to 1871. His reputation is usually credited by the numerous images he created of South Carolina’s politicians, like John C. Calhoun. Although much is known of the artworks he produced while living in Columbia, SC from around 1845 to 1871, less discussion is made...
Shooting Investigation
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred near the intersection of Russell Rd. and S. 5th St. at approximately 8:30 p.m. August 20. As a result, one individual was transported by a personal vehicle to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. If you have any information you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of...