FDTC Welding Rodeo Returns to Arts International
Sparks will fly as Florence-Darlington Technical College’s ninth annual Welding Sculpture Rodeo returns to Francis Marion University’s Arts International Festival Saturday, April 14, 2018. This will be the fifth year that the festival has hosted the welding sculpture competition. FDTC’s Educational Foundation and Lincoln Electric are sponsoring the day-long free event on FMU’s campus. The contest, which will behind the FMU’s Smith...
Increase of threatening graffiti at schools
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office provides eight School Resource Officers for the Darlington County School District. Since March 5, SROs have reported three incidents of graffiti being found written on restroom walls that convey a threat of violence. Deputies continue to investigate these incidents. The School District was provided with additional Sheriff’s Deputies today. “The safety of children is my top...
Darlington Tractor Supply to Hold Pet Adoption Event, farmer’s market
The Darlington Tractor Supply store is inviting customers to attend a Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, March 24 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. “Tractor Supply is an active advocate and supporter of pet rescue and adoption,” said Kyle Broadwell, manager of the Darlington Tractor Supply store. “Through this and other adoption events, our goal at the Darlington store is to continue to increase total pet adoptions locally and...
Dollar General now open on Lamar Highway
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General’s newest store at 904 Lamar Highway in Darlington is now open! In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, March 24 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Additionally, the first 50 adult shoppers at the store will receive a...
The State Capital Report
Submitted by Rep. Robert Williams The House of Representatives approved S.105 and enrolled the bill for ratification. The legislation makes revisions to automatic stays in Administrative Law court cases contesting permits, certificates, and other approvals issued by state agencies, boards, and commissions. Under the legislation, any party affected by an Administrative Law Court [ALC] automatic stay could petition for relief from it 90...
Sheriff’s deputies bust meth lab in Hartsville
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies uncovered a meth lab at residence on Mainsail Drive, the afternoon of March 15. One person is in custody. “Patrol deputies went to the residence to investigate complaints of foul smells and located meth lab by-products,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “A search warrant was secured, and two one-pot meth labs were uncovered inside the residence.” Heath Kelly, 33, of Hartsville, is currently in custody....