Year in Review: In Memory
May 29, 1916 – May 14, 2016 Nearly 100: Albert L. James, Jr. leaves a legacy of service, exemplary work ethic, and a host of hunting stories “He nearly made it to 100.” That phrase has been shared throughout the Pee Dee, as friends and family of Albert L. “ Juny” James, Jr., shared the story of a long life well lived. Juny was known by nearly everyone in Darlington; whether you knew him for his long career as an attorney (still...
Year in Review: Crime
April 20 Fatal crash into County Courthouse A pick up truck hit the Darlington County Courthouse at the Public Square in Darlington early in the morning on April 18, killing the driver. The City of Darlington police department was the first on the scene before 4 a.m., finding the vehicle in flames. On the scene at 5:45 a.m., the scene was grim. Pat Cavanaugh, City of Darlington Fire Chief: “The call came out about 3:45 a.m. Our crews...
From S.C. to Mozambique, with love
George and Sandra Chace of Darlington share their many tales of living for a month to two months at time in African provinces, an area known as the “bush” far from towns and cities. With their ministry Sight for Mozambique, the couple partners with other missionaries, sharing the gift of sight, water, and women’s hygiene and sewing ministries.
Wildlife and wild places in S.C. will benefit from Duke Energy grants
Thirteen organizations will benefit from more than $350,000 in 2016 environmental grants, including local Pee Dee Landtrust The Duke Energy Foundation is investing more than $350,000 in 13 South Carolina environmental nonprofit organizations. The grants will fund environmental projects, wildlife conservation efforts and environmental educational programs across the Duke Energy service territory in the state. “We are dedicated to...
Cauthen named DPD Officer of the Year
The City of Darlington Police Department held its annual awards ceremony Thursday, December 22.
Planning Commission amends solar energy ordinance
Darlington County Planning Commission met on Tuesday, December 20th, tasked with revising Ordinance #16-19 Article 19, Renewable Energy Systems – to update the verbiage, clarify the process and regulations for the ordinance that has been discussed exhaustively in public meetings over the past year.