Clean-up Darlington Day
On April 28, nearly 80 people got together to clean up around the City of Darlington, doing weeding, painting, planting flowers and more. This clean-up day was especially important because the first Open House Darlington will be held May 10 from 1 until 6 p.m. The volunteers worked on sites all around the town including Well’s Park, Liberty Lane, the Public Square, the courthouse grounds and several other locations. Lisa Rock,...
Darlington Veneer recognized for 100 years of “outstanding entrepreneurial endeavors”
Darlington Veneer Company celebrated its 100th Anniversary with an April 27 reception at the historic Wilds-Edwards House in Darlington. Guests speakers included South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Kevin Bryant, SC House Speaker Jay Lucas, and A.D. Jordan (representing Senator Tim Scott).
Local student take top honors at regional science fair
Students in the engineering classes at the Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT) are not only preparing for college and future careers but are learning how to ensure that our buildings, towers, and cranes will be well built.
Walmart to South Carolina entrepreneurs: we want your products
Often times, the best ideas are right in our own back yard. So, why not you? Attention entrepreneurs, Walmart is looking to serve up the big break you’ve been looking for during Walmart’s Open Call scheduled for June 13, 2018 in Bentonville, Arkansas. You can apply now for a chance to secure a seat at a table with one of the company’s buyers by visiting walmart-jump.com. The deadline is May 4. “Walmart’s investment in U.S....
Sheriff warns of telephone scam
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a telephone scam. An individual calling from843-371-5370 identifying himself as Deputy James Marshall will claim the call taker missed jury duty and money must be paid to avoid criminal prosecution. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office will not call you in reference to missing jury duty. If a person misses jury duty they will be contacted through mail from the...
Friends of Carolina Sandhills Refuge holds annual Birding Boot Camp
Grab your binoculars and head to the refuge. Hosted by the refuge Friends Group, the annual Birding Boot Camp will be held on Saturday, May 12. The camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be led by Dr. William Alexander, retired biology chair of the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. Whether you are a novice observer or an avid birder, this camp offers a fantastic opportunity to get outdoors, develop your birding skills, and...