Coker College President Accepts Four-Year Contract
Coker College President Dr. Robert L. Wyatt has accepted a new four-year contract offered by the college’s Board of Trustees, confirming his leadership through 2022. “We are extremely pleased and excited that Dr. Wyatt has agreed to extend his tenure with Coker,” said Walt George, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “Working diligently with the faculty, administration, students, and community, Dr. Wyatt has helped lead Coker into a new...
Summer kicks off with opening of Neptune Island Waterpark
Surrounded by City of Hartsville City Council members, Neptune Island staff and other special guests, Seymour and Sandy, Neptune Island’s official loggerhead sea turtle mascots, cut the ribbon to officially open Neptune Island Waterpark to the public on June 18. Immediately following the ceremony, the new waterpark launched its first day of operation and began welcoming guests to the “undiscovered island” at 10 a.m. The ribbon cutting...
Deputies investigate church break-in, theft
According to Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis, Deputies are investigating a burglary at Round O Missionary Baptist on Society Hill Rd. Several electronic devices were stolen from inside the church. “We are asking for the public’s help to find out who broke into this place of worship,” said Sheriff Chavis. “Please contact investigators if you believe you saw or know anything.” If you have any information you are asked to contact...
Suspect in custody in Jamestown Ave. shooting
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating an argument between a man and his girlfriend’s son that ended with one being shot. The incident took place around 2 p.m. June 20 at a residence on Jamestown Ave. The suspect left the scene before deputies arrived but was apprehended in the Dovesville area, shortly thereafter. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators...
Sheriff announces promotions
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the promotion of two Deputies. Lt. Kaynnera Capers has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Cpl. Valerie Freeman has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. “These two Deputies have served the people of Darlington County extremely well,” Chavis said. “I look forward to their continued dedication to this community.” Cpt. Kaynnera Capers served in the United States Marine Corps for...
Sheriff’s Office paying deputies back-wages as result of Dept of Labor investigation
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has resulted in the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office paying $48,229 in back wages to six deputies for violating overtime and recordkeeping requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Sheriff’s Office paid the back wages after WHD investigators determined the employer failed to record and to pay deputies for all the hours they worked while...