Society Hill Town Council Meeting on July 11, 2017
Editor Note: Due to the Fourth of July holiday, Darlington City Council and Society Hill Town Council meetings fell on the same day. Our friend Brenda Nettles was kind enough to send us a recap of the July 11th meeting of the Society Hill Town Council. Minutes from June 13, 2017 meeting approved. Financial report discussion: There was an expense of $2,538.06 listed under building & maintenance. This amount covered Terminix...
News and Press seeks fans of NASCAR, DHS football for upcoming stories
Though it doesn’t feel like it now with temperatures in the 80’s and 90’s and heat indices in the low 100 degrees, fall is quickly approaching and, with it, football and the Bojangles’ Southern 500. Just as in years past, we are working to put out our annual football and race tabs, highlighting the impact these have on our community. We want to hear from you! The successful Throwback Campaign at the Darlington Raceway is focusing this...
Piratesville Splash Pad Bash
On Sat., July 29, at 7 p.m., Season Pass Holders to the Piratesville Splash Pad, located at 700 Russell Rd., are invited to an exclusive Season Pass Bash hosted by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation. This pirate-themed party is available only to those who previously purchased Season Passes for the 2017 season. Redeemable coupons for free snow cones will be given to each attendant. Cupcakes will also be served. Interested...
NAMI Family-to-Family classes beginning soon
Are you one of the millions of Americans who has a close relative with a serious mental illness? If so, you may have many question, such as: How can I get a clear diagnosis for my relative? What are the best treatments now available for my relative? What are all these medications for? How can my relative and I communicate better? What do I do if my relative has a crisis? How do I take care of myself in all of this? The National...
Lynchburg man charged with criminal sexual conduct
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit has arrested and charged Willie James Singletary, 61, of Lynchburg with four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree. Investigators allege that earlier this month Singletary engaged in sexual activity with two minor victims at a residence in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. In 2004 Singletary was convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a minor,...
Sheriff’s Office participates in Southern Shield Campaign
On July 19, 2017 Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of the Hartsville Police Department, participated in the Southern Shield Campaign on the Darlington County portion of Interstate 20. Sheriff’s Deputies made several arrests including: 1 Trafficking Cocaine 1 Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 1 Felon in Possession of a Firearm 1 Failure to Stop for a Blue light 2 Active Darlington County...