Gilchrist Road shooting being investigated by Darlington County Sheriff’s Office
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a shooting that injured one person. It occurred in the 500 block of Gilchrist Road in Darlington around 7:15 p.m. Thursday, April 6. According to the victim, he was in front of his home on Gilchrist Road when he was approached by at least two males in an older model white Buick Oldsmobile described as having large wheels. Shortly thereafter, a light skin black...
Darlington Police seek community’s help to identify suspect
The Darlington Police Department is looking for the person who was seen on surveillance video entering a garage and several vehicles in the area near the Darlington County Club. The person was seen on surveillance at approximately 4 a.m. on April 3rd. The Darlington Police Dept. is asking anyone who may have information to help identify the suspect to contact the Investigations Division (843) 398-4026.
School Board discusses millage increase, school consolidation
The Darlington County Board of Education convened a budget work session on March 27 and discussed ways to bridge a potential deficit of nearly half a million dollars, including raising operational millage and consolidating schools.
Lamar Police Officer charged with DUI
Lamar Police Department Officer Jay Russell has been charged for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) while on duty the night of March 29. S.C. Highway Patrol troopers responded to a call from the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office reporting that Russell seemed impaired. Troopers found Russell in his patrol car on Windham Street in Lamar and administered a field sobriety test, but Russell refused to take a breathalyzer test....
Applicants make A-Tax requests
The Darlington County Accommodations Tax Committee convened its second meeting of 2017 on March 30 to hear funding requests for the 2017/18 fiscal year.
Coker students create community, networking opportunities through app
Though their stories are very different, Coker College students Cameron Flotow and Dominik Rega have the same desire.