November 8 Ballot
Darlington County voters will face a variety of choices when they head to the polls November 8.
Carter named to executive committee of SCRA board
Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter was recently named to the South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) board’s executive committee. The SCRA, an applied research corporation based in Columbia, aims to enhance the development of the state’s innovative capabilities to further economic growth, and facilitate university research commercialization. The addition of Carter to the board accentuates FMU’s rise among the...
Scare on the Square 2016
Downtown Darlington welcomed trick-or-treaters to the annual “Scare on The Square” last Thursday afternoon, where hundreds of boys and ghouls and heroes and baddies all showed off their costumes while collecting candy from downtown businesses. Mobile users, please click link to view the photo gallery by Samantha Lyles: Scare on the Square 2016
Dorothy “Dot” Johnson retires from McLeod Regional Medical Center
Dorothy “Dot” Johnson was honored recently by a retirement reception at McLeod Regional Medical Center on October 26 to celebrate her 45 years of service as a registered nurse. “In her 45 years with McLeod Health, Ms. Dot lived the core values and demonstrated professionalism in every role she held,” said Kim Ficco, Associate Vice President of Operations at McLeod Regional Medical Center. “Her commitment and dedication to the patients...
Darlington Police Department receives new patrol cars
The Darlington Police Department recently added four new vehicles to their patrol car fleet.
SCDNR launches Coyote Harvest Incentive Program
The Coyote Harvest Incentive Program was passed by the 2016 South Carolina General Assembly for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources -SCDNR- to develop and implement a coyote tagging and reward program. Starting immediately, the SCDNR will begin tagging and releasing four male coyotes in each of the four games zones. The coyotes will be ear-tagged and the tags will have specific contact information embossed on them. Anyone who...