Narcotics investigation leads to one arrest
Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit Investigators arrested one following an investigation in the Pine Ridge Community. Investigators located an individual outside of a convenience store in the 2800 block of W. Old Camden Rd. on a dirt bike at approximately 10 p.m. The individual told Investigators he had brass knuckles in his pocket. When an investigator removed the weapon, a bag of marijuana was located. Following a...
Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina warns of phony “BBB” scams
The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina is warning that scammers are using the BBB’s name to target both consumers and local businesses. There are countless phone debt collection scams; however, scammers are using the BBB to make it appear as a legitimate call or email. The Better Business Bureau is a reputable organization that offers both businesses and consumers resources such as reviews, ratings and complaints, along with...
Darlington football stadium to be ready for Jamboree
The renovations of Virgil Wells Stadium are well on their way to being completed in time for fall recreation football, according to a report from Darlington County Recreation Director Lee Andrews.
Hicks receives key to the City of Darlington
During the August 7 Darlington City Council meeting, Mayor Gloria Hines presented a key to the city to Maggie Samuel Hicks, who celebrated her 101st birthday in June.
Church News – August 15, 2018
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Revival Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 552 E. Billy Farrow Highway in Darlington, will be having revival on August 13-16, at 7 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker is the Reverend Antwaun Richardson. Celebration Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 3208 N. Williams Highway in Darlington, will hold their annual 100 Women in White and 100 Men in Black Celebration...
Working families get a Back to School blessing
As the new school year draws near, many parents are feeling the financial pinch of securing all the necessary supplies their kids need for the classroom.