Sonoco Named a “Best for Vets” Company
Sonoco (NYSE: SON), one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, has been named one of 82 “Best for Vets” companies by Military Times. Sonoco joins other well-known brands, including Kellogg, AT&T, Hilton, Macy’s Inc. and The Boeing Company on the distinguished list. Sonoco, a certified Palmetto Military Employer, recognizes the valuable skills U.S. military veterans bring to its team, including a strong work ethic,...
Palmetto Pawn and Gun First Anniversary
Palmetto Pawn and Gun, 100 East Broad Street, Darlington; celebrated their First Year Anniversary on May 19 & 20, 2017. The owner, Robert Guffy and his staff showed appreciation to their customers and the community with free hotdogs and drinks along with a huge “everything on sale” for the weekend.
Clemson schedules prescribed burning workshop
CAMDEN – Prescribed burning is an important part of forest management and the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service is helping people learn how to better prepare themselves for liabilities they face as a result of the management practice. Forestry is the largest industry in South Carolina and Clemson Extension is holding a workshop to help people learn more about prescribed burning management practices used to manage forests. A...
Community Action Agency announces summer feeding program sites
The Darlington County Community Action Agency is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children 18-years-old and younger without charge, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, gender identity or religion. Meals will be provided on a first come, first serve basis at the sites and times as follows: Elohim Outreach Center 219 S. Sixth St. June 5-Aug. 4 Mon. – Thurs....
Appreciation Cookout to be held for Darlington County veterans
The Darlington Veteran’s Affairs Office will host a cookout on May 26 at the America Legion Post 13, located at 1752 Harry Byrd Hwy in Darlington. “We want the Darlington County veterans to come out so we can show our appreciation on behalf of the entirety of Darlington County. This is our second event; we did this last year, and we hope to build on that and have a greater number of folks showing up. It’s an informal event, so...
Single car collision kills one
A single car collision has claimed the life of a Hartsville man. The accident occurred just north of Hartsville on Ruby Road around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2017. Raymond Paquette, 51, of Hartsville was pronounced dead at the scene by Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee. This incident remains under investigation by the Darlington County Coroners Office and the South Carolina Highway Patrol MAIT Team.