DCSD selects site for ‘Project A’
After several hours-long executive sessions, the Darlington County School District made a motion Tuesday night to enter into a contract for property, either in Lamar or Hartsville, on which they plan to build a new school.
Filing closes for November election in Darlington County
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net The filing period for several municipal elections closed on September 7, and a number of candidates got in just under the wire to add their names to the November 7 ballot. Three seats on Darlington City Council are up for grabs, including Wards 1, 2, and 3. Incumbent Mayor Pro Tem Coleman Cannon (Ward # 1) and incumbent City Council members Elaine Reed (Ward # 2) and John Segars...
Sheriff’s Dept. asks for public’s help finding burglary suspect
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators, with the Criminal Investigations Division, are requesting the public’s assistance to locate Detrick Shanta Gibbons, 33, of Darlington. Investigators allege Gibbons unlawfully entered a residence on Middle Branch Rd. in Darlington, taking firearms from within the residence during the daytime hours of September 13. Gibbons is charged with burglary, first degree, and grand larceny,...
Duke Energy named to top sustainability index for 12th straight year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continuing to build on a smarter and more sustainable energy future, Duke Energy today was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 12th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and five were selected. “Being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 12 straight years clearly reflects Duke Energy’s commitment...
GSSM welcomes two Darlington County students
Jacob Pritchett and Chasity Waldron, of Darlington County, have been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville. They join students from across South Carolina to form the Class of 2019. GSSM students moved onto campus in mid-August and classes started August 14. This year, the School celebrates 276 students representing 128 high schools and 35 counties. Jacob Pritchett, son of...
Darlington Chamber to host Biggest Tailgate
Join the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce for Darlington’s Biggest Tailgate on Thursday, September 28, on Darlington Square from 6-8:30 PM. Enjoy live music from Johnny Glenn and the Chasers, local food vendors, and beverage vendors. This event will also serve as a canned food drive for The Lord Cares. You don’t want to miss this community event; it will surely showcase our Darlington pride. To...