Four arrested in Sheriff’s Department narcotics Investigation
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has announced the arrest of four individuals following a Thursday morning search of a residence on Cari Lane in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. “Investigators with the Drug Enforcement Unit served a search warrant at 1607 Cari Ln. following an investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics at the residence,” stated Sheriff Chavis. “Inside the residence, investigators recovered a stolen...
Darlington City Council approves digital sign ordinance
During their meeting April 3, Darlington City Council gave final approval to the city’s digital sign ordinance 2018-01.
Darlington honors ‘Earle B.’
Earle Bratton Wilson, Jr. of Darlington passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018 at the age of 90. Well known in the community for his years of public service, Mr. Wilson was a charter member of the Darlington Rescue Squad and served with the Darlington Fire Department for 63 years. Beloved by his colleagues in the fire service, “Earle B.” was honored as Fireman of the Year three times. Wilson also volunteered with the American Red...
Darlington protecting firefighters with ballistic shields
First responders are usually quick to arrive at scenes of emergencies – fires, auto collisions, serious injuries, and other incidents where emotions can run high.
Missing fisherman found in pond
Albert Willis, 76, went missing in Darlington County. He was found the afternoon of April 7. It appears Mr. Willis went fishing. When he did not return home his family called authorities. He was later found in a small pond outside of Lamar where he apparently drowned. He was pronounced dead by Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee.
Petitioners request pieces of shrinking A-Tax pie
The Darlington County Accommodations Tax Committee met on Thursday, April 5 to hear funding requests from local tourism-related festivals and events.