Investigators uncover Fentanyl and more in Hartsville Motel search
Darlington County Sheriff’s Drug Enforcement Unit and the Hartsville Police Department served a search warrant at a room at the Hartsville Motel located at 805 N. Fifth St. in Hartsville on February 20. Investigators uncovered five fentanyl patches, 5 grams of heroin, 2.9 grams of methamphetamine, ten 30 mg oxycodone tablets and $700 in cash. Investigators arrested four individuals. Dwayne Coleman, 45, of Darlington, is...
Governor proclaims March Prescribed Fire Awareness Month
Gov. Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2018 Prescribed Fire Awareness Month in South Carolina. A coalition of state, federal and non-governmental land management organizations under the umbrella of the South Carolina Prescribed Fire Council requested the proclamation to raise awareness of the essential role that fire plays in both the stewardship of our natural resources and the protection of lives and property. Prescribed, or...
Interest still lacking to connect county water to Society Hill
Efforts to connect parts of Society Hill to Darlington County water may be circling the drain for another year according to a community meeting held March 3 at Rosenwald Elementary/Middle School.
DCWSA Building dedicated to Sen. Malloy
The Darlington County Water and Sewer Authority held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 2, and formally dedicated their new facility to longtime DCWSA supporter Senator Gerald Malloy.
Homeschool students learn about Chinese culture
Last week during the Homeschool Hub at the Darlington Library, students learned about Chinese culture.
FMU Board addresses Pee Dee teacher shortage
Last Thursday night, the Francis Marion Board of Trustees unanimously approved three resolutions.