Hartsville church celebrates 150th anniversary
First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville has a legacy of strong faith. On March 6 and 7, the church celebrated its 150th anniversary.
County budget clears public hearings
Darlington County Council held a public hearing and second reading for the 2017/18 fiscal year budget at their May 1 regular meeting. No citizen raised any issues or concerns during the public hearing, and Council voted unanimously for approval.
Council passes stormwater ordinance, bond
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net In a contentious vote Tuesday, May 2, Darlington City Council passed second readings on the Master Storm Bond Ordinance and the Storm Water Bond; council members John Segars and John Milling voted against both issues while councilman Bryant Gardner voted against the bond ordinance but in favor of the bond. Bond attorney Ben Zeigler explained to council why they were approving two...
Darlington celebrates National Day of Prayer with community service
The faith community in Darlington came together Tuesday, May 4 at Darlington Presbyterian Church to commemorate the National Day of Prayer.
DCFD welcomes Cato the arson dog
The Darlington County Fire District is largely a volunteer organization, but the department’s newest member gets paid in food and belly rubs.
Mayo High School senior receives full-ride to college
For high school seniors with plans to attend college, ideas of where and when to attend can sometimes be limited based on their financial resources. When Mayo High School student Emily Cooper heads to college all she’ll have to focus on is her studies: a full-ride scholarship will pay her way.