Former Deputy Charged with Assault and Battery, Third Degree
On February 12th Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an alleged assault that took place involving a deputy. Sheriff Tony Chavis requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigate. SLED agents responded to the incident location and took over the investigation. On February 13th SLED agents charged former deputy Ruby Brockenberry, age 51, with Assault and Battery, third degree. Brockenberry turned herself...
Event shows entrepreneurs how to build concept, brand identity
During an event at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology Feb. 7, entrepreneurs-to-be heard from businesses professionals about ways to start, grow and market their business or gadget.
City of Darlington to dedicate new fire truck Feb. 20
The City of Darlington will dedicate the newest member of its fire department fleet next week. The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at Darlington Fire Department, 301 Orange St. “We are excited to upgrade our fleet with the best equipment to serve our citizens at the least amount of cost the taxpayer,” Fire Chief Pat Cavanaugh said. Similar trucks can run anywhere from $450,000 to $750,000. Council finalized the...
Hartsville Chamber hosts lunch and learn
The Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a lunch and learn for its small business members, especially women-, veteran-, and minority-owned businesses. The event will feature guest speaker Carl Faison, Business Opportunity Specialist in the Government Contracting division of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Faison will be discussing programs offered by the SBA and will be explaining the benefits of becoming a...
Georgia-Pacific Employees donate $12,000 to local charities
Georgia-Pacific announced today its most successful United Way of Darlington campaign ever. Employees of the plant, known locally as “Dixie Cup of Darlington”, donated $12,000 during the two-week drive last month. “This was our first United Way drive in a few years, and the participation was even better than we expected,” said Plant Manager Mike Griffith. “We are pleased that our employees have chosen to give back to the community...
DDRA gears up for annual golf tournament April 5
The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association is looking for teams to play in its Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, April 5, at Darlington Country Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by a 1 o’clock shotgun start for this four-person, captain’s choice tournament. Presenting sponsors Carolina Bank and Darlington Raceway make the event possible each year. “The business...