Florence County pet storeowner arrested for not remitting withheld taxes
Jobie Barker, owner of Barkers Pets in Florence County, was arrested today by South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) Agents for three counts of failing to remit taxes withheld from employee paychecks. For tax years 2014 – 2016, Barker withheld a total of $11,048 in South Carolina state income taxes from employee paychecks. However, the defendant failed to file South Carolina Withholding Tax Returns and to remit those taxes due...
Hartsville residents invited to have Coffee with a Cop
On Tues. Feb. 27, officers from the Hartsville Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Hartsville as well as express their concerns. All community members are invited to attend. The event...
Darlington City Council approves first reading of four ordinances
A public hearing will be held April 3 regarding a digital signage ordinance in Darlington after council passed first reading of the ordinance Feb. 15 during their monthly meeting.
Hartsville advances Fourth Street development plans
At their February 13 regular meeting, Hartsville City Council took the first step in a development program that could lead to over $10 million being invested in the city’s downtown.
Duke Energy nuclear plants deliver strong performance in 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy’s 11 nuclear generating units posted strong operating performance in 2017, providing the Carolinas with nearly 90 billion kilowatt-hours of carbon-free electricity – enough to power more than 7 million homes. “Much of our 2017 success is due to our focus on safety and work efficiencies identified by our nuclear employees, along with ongoing emphasis on planning and executing refueling outages to increase...
Four-school telehealth pilot on schedule for May launch
During the Feb. 12 Darlington County School District Board of Education meeting, board members learned that the district is continuing to move forward in their four-school Telehealth pilot program.