Sheriff Tony Chavis swears in new deputy
On February 14, 2017 Sheriff Tony Chavis swore in Deputy Fallon Meyer. Deputy Meyer is a native of Darlington and a 2004 graduate of Darlington High School. Deputy Meyer has an enduring passion for emergency services assisting with many events at Darlington Raceway. Deputy Meyer is the second uncertified deputy sworn in by Sheriff Chavis and is scheduled to attend the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy in March. “Since I took...
Darlington Sheriff’s Office Busts Gambling House
On February 9, 2017, agents with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 1826 S. Fifth St. in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. While serving the search warrant the agents, with the assistance of the Hartsville Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, discovered several poker style tables with poker chips and money tallies of illegal gambling events. Agents also located...
Why farmers can’t miss the upcoming crop insurance deadline
Without a doubt, crop insurance is the most important risk management tool for SC farmers. After two disastrous years combined with low commodity prices, it is imperative farmers have coverage, understand their policy and know what questions to ask when meeting with their agent. Crop insurance is good risk-management, just as one would protect any asset. But for a farmer, it’s more than protecting just one asset such as your car or...
Darlington Raceway’s $50 million economic impact
Since 1950, Darlington Raceway has long been considered one of the pillars of the NASCAR calendar. Its historic significance in the sport is unlike any other since Harold Brasington brought his vision to life in a rural South Carolina cotton field nearly 70 years ago. With its return to Labor Day weekend in 2015 (the track hosted a Labor Day NASCAR event from 1950-2003), and success of its award-winning Throwback marketing campaign,...
New Hartsville Codes and Licensing Officer
Recently, the City of Hartsville hired a new Codes and Licensing Officer to continue efforts that will keep Hartsville buildings safe and the community clean of trash and debris. Codes and Licensing Officer Jessica Lynch began her new role in December 2016. “I am looking forward to working with city staff, residents, and businesses on keeping Hartsville beautiful. Efforts cannot be carried by the city alone; the community must have an...
Darlington County Board of Education approves bond resolution
At the Darlington County Board of Education meeting Monday Feb. 13, board members voted to approve a bond resolution for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Bonds up to $60 million dollars for the construction of three new elementary schools.