The Ag and Art Tour seeks artisans
It’s time for Ag and Art Artisans recruitment. The June 2018 tour will include 12 South Carolina counties with different counties participating each weekend in June (see schedule below). The tour will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m. each weekend. Artisans are encouraged to participate both days of their assigned weekend. Participating Counties: • June 2-3: Chesterfield County, Darlington County, Florence...
Local Student News April 18, 2018
Justin Matthew Prozzi inducted into national scholastic honor society SPARTANBURG– Spartanburg Methodist College student Justin Matthew Prozzi of Hartsville was recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the national scholastic honor society for students at two-year colleges. Members of Phi Theta Kappa must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 16 academic hours. They must also be of good moral character and...
Burglary under investigation in Darlington
On April 8, Hykeem Romale Mack, age 23, was served with a Burglary I warrant by the Darlington Police Department. The subject entered a residence during the nighttime hours on Law Street and stole several items. The homeowners were able to provide surveillance footage of the subject to law enforcement. This incident is still under investigation by the Darlington Police Department.
Deputies investigating Lamar homicide
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred April 14 at the Cambridge Apartments in the Lamar area. Deputies, with the assistance of the Hartsville Police Department, were able to locate the suspect, Devon Demarco Rembert, 17, of Hartsville. Rembert has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. Rembert appeared before a Darlington County Magistrate and...
Jacey Stone named SC Paramedic of the Year
An emergency medical responder for almost 24 years, Jacey Stone was recently honored as the South Carolina Paramedic of the Year by the EMS division of SC DHEC.
Sheriff’s deputies investigating domestic related shooting
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a domestic related shooting that occurred April 11 at a residence on Knotty Pine Road. An individual was injured and has been transported to a local hospital. Another individual was taken into custody by deputies at the scene. Investigators consulted with the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. At this time, the individual taken into custody will not be charged and has...