Deputies arrest couple for drugs
On March 26 a Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputy conducted a traffic stop on Bobo Newsome Hwy. in the Hartsville area of Darlington County having received a complaint about the vehicle. During the traffic stop the passenger of the vehicle attempted to run from the Deputy on foot. The Deputy was able to catch and detain the passenger after a brief foot chase. After a search of the vehicle, marijuana, ecstasy pills and crack...
Deputies arrest robbery and assault suspects
On March 24 Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Kimberly Nesbitt Britt, age 45, of Darlington and John Austin Simmons, age 26, of Darlington. Both have been charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, a felony, which carries a penalty, upon conviction, of up to 20 years imprisonment and robbery while armed with a deadly weapon, a felony, which carries a penalty, upon conviction, of at least 10 years but...
Darlington County Sheriff swears in five deputies
On March 20 Sheriff Tony Chavis swore in five Deputies at the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Three of the Deputies will be assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division, and two of the Deputies will be assigned to the Patrol Division. The deputies sworn-in • James Smith, a native of Darlington, just completed 12 and a half years of active duty service in the Marine Corps and is assigned to the Patrol Division. • Dennis...
Lamar makes progress on water leaks; gets help from a citizen
Lamar Town Council received some good news at their March 13 meeting: a water leak that cost the town between 15,000 and 20,000 gallons per day has been located and repaired.
Hartsville to crack down on derelict vehicles
At their March 14 regular meeting, Hartsville City Council unanimously passed final reading of an ordinance aimed at more efficient removal of derelict vehicles.
DDRA St. Patrick’s Day Concert
The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) livened up downtown on St. Patrick’s Day with a free concert from rock band Morgan’s Road. Admission was free for the event at the Liberty Lane Walk of Fame on Pearl Street, and guests enjoyed food, beverages, and great music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Future DDRA concert events for this season include: Radio Vibe on Saturday, April 29; The Freeway Revival on Friday, May 12;...