Darlington Father-Daughter Dance 2018
Dads and daughters turned out by the dozen, all dolled up and ready to shake a leg at Darlington Area Recreation’s annual Father & Daughter Dance, held February 8 at the Harmon Baldwin Gym.
McLeod Hospice offers training for volunteers
McLeod Hospice is offering a new “Hospice Volunteering 101” class for persons interested in helping Hospice patients or assisting the Hospice support staff. The volunteer training program will be held on February 24, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the McLeod Hospice House, at 1203 E. Cheves Street in Florence. Volunteers play a vital role in McLeod Hospice. Volunteers may make deliveries to patients’ homes or provide...
County hears public opinions on courthouse future
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net At their February 5 regular meeting, Darlington County Council heard the results of several listening sessions held last fall to garner public input on the future of the County Courthouse. The resulting consensus, according to session facilitator Charles Weathers, was that “leaving the courthouse as it is, is definitely not an option.” Weathers and his associates from The...
McLeod hosts Go Red for Women events to promote heart health
Earlier this month, McLeod Regional Medical Center celebrated Go Red for Women with events across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand.
Economic Development Luncheon highlights growth
During the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce’s first Economic Development Luncheon, attendees heard about the constant efforts to bring more development to South Carolina, the Pee Dee Region and Darlington County.
Catch a great cuppa joe at The Purple Fish
If you’re in the market for family fun and fellowship – and a great cup of coffee – you’re in luck, as Saint Matthew’s Church of Darlington invites you to The Purple Fish Coffee Company this coming Friday night.