West End Heritage Corporation seeks help establishing mill memorial in Darlington
The above picture is the artist’s view of the “Old Cotton Mill Memorial Park” to be built in honor of the men and women who worked at the Darlington Manufacturing Company mill throughout the years of its existence. The Memorial Park is to be built at the corner of Cleveland and Pearl Streets. This is a perfect location because it is part of the “Old Mill Village”, just across from the “Old Mill” and the “Company Store.” The Darlington...
Keel blocks offer key evidence in Hunley’s disappearance
According to the scientists studying the submarine, the crew did not operate the emergency keel release mechanisms the night they lost their lives in the experimental, 40-foot vessel. The keel blocks will join public display starting July 20th during weekend tours. The blocks represent a significant breakthrough in conservation as well as an important clue for those working to solve the mystery of the Hunley’s disappearance....
S.C. American Legion Baseball championship tournament to be held in Columbia
This year’s South Carolina American Legion Baseball championship tournament will be held in Columbia. The 2018 tournament is set for July 25-27 at Spirit Communications Park in Columbia’s Bull Street district. This year’s tournament will also be condensed to a four-team format, with the top two Upper State teams and the top two Lower State teams advancing to the finals. Billy Oswald, American Legion League 8 Committeeman who is...
Darlington residents attend Pilot International Convention
Judy Langley, Ginger Ridgill, and Melissa Schwier, members of the Pilot Club of Darlington attended the 97th Pilot International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 27 through July 1. They were among more than 800 Pilots who participated in the global event that drew representatives from more than four countries and geographic areas around the world. Ms. Schwier attended as President of the Darlington Pilot Club and...
Darlington moves forward with expansion of historic district
After a special called executive session before their regular meeting, Darlington City Council voted July 10 to extend City Manager Howard Garland’s contract until July 1, 2020.
Hartsville Boys and Girls Club unveils renovations
On July 12, the Hartsville Boys and Girls Club held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated club.