Drive-thru prayer event offers encouragement, support for community after shootings
Drivers approaching the intersection of Main and Hampton in Darlington on the afternoon of July 3 had a unique opportunity to finish their workday with fellowship and support at a ‘drive-thru prayer’ event staged by local ministers. Spurred to action by the June 26 fatal shooting of two men on Kirven Street, a spokesman for the non-denominational event said it was organized to encourage churches to be more proactive....
Duke Energy and county officials to test sirens around Robinson Nuclear Plant
The outdoor warning sirens around the Robinson Nuclear Plant will be tested Wed., July 12, between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The 59 sirens within 10 miles of the Robinson Nuclear Plant will sound at least once during the test and may sound more than once. Residents will hear an audible tone lasting for approximately 30 seconds. No public action is required. This test is performed quarterly, in cooperation with emergency officials in...
Lincoln Village demolition begins
For 17 years, the abandoned Lincoln Village Apartments complex has been a blight on the 8th Street neighborhood of Hartsville.
DCSD receives several Rewards for Excellence awards
Last month during their regular monthly meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education recognized the members of the district’s Office of Public Relations.
Darlington sweeps Camden in opening round of junior legion baseball playoffs
After battling its way to an 8-7 win over Camden Post 17 on the road this past Thursday, Darlington Post 13 needed one more win.
Darlington native Christopher Williamson chosen to lead South Carolina Highway Patrol
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced today that Director Leroy Smith has named a new Highway Patrol commander. Christopher Williamson, a 29-year Patrol veteran, was chosen to succeed Col. Michael Oliver who is retiring after 35 years with the Highway Patrol. Colonel Williamson makes history as the first African-American commander to lead the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Oliver was promoted to...