Six Southern states receive top awards in national competition
NORFOLK, VA – State department of transportation projects that swiftly addressed a spike in wrong-way driving fatalities and that used safety improvements to encourage pedestrian and bicycle travel were winners in the southern regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. Now in its 10th year, the competition attracted 21 project nominations from 10 southern states. Six of those states today received awards for eight winning...
Sheriff promotes deputy to Sergeant
On August 8, Sheriff Tony Chavis promoted Cpl. Thomas Fratus to the rank of Sergeant within the Patrol Division. Sgt. Fratus is a native of Darlington and began his law enforcement career in 2012. He previously served as a Corporal within the Patrol Division. “Sgt. Fratus is a great leader who is driven and works hard every day for the people of Darlington County.” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis...
Fifth Street intersection improvements begin in Hartsville
Motorists traveling on North Fifth Street will see the next phase of downtown street improvements as work will begin on the street’s multiple intersections. The work will take place for eight weeks, subject to weather conditions. Traffic may be delayed or be rerouted during this period. These improvements are a continuation of the development to Hartsville’s downtown area, expanding on the work already completed to West College...
County approves incentives for Fiber Industries project
Darlington County Council held its regular meeting August 7.
McIver Road textile plant to re-open, bring 135 jobs
The fiber industry is coming back to Darlington County.
Hartsville honored for downtown development
Hartsville City Council’s August 8 regular meeting started out anything but regular, with the city receiving two state awards for outstanding downtown development.