Darlington County Emergency Update: Thurs. Oct. 6, 1:00 p.m.
The following is an update from the Darlington County Emergency Management Department: Darlington County agencies are working together to continue to ensure the safety of our county residents and those who come through. Please make sure your family has their needs met to get through an extended amount of time when we may experience periods without electricity, fuel stations and pharmacies closed, and other daily conveniences...
Paywall on News & Press website suspended for Hurricane Matthew coverage
The News & Press will suspend our paywall on our website through the weekend to help facilitate Hurricane Matthew updates and emergency information pertaining to Darlington County; this means you will be able to access the website for free. We ask that each reader please heed all warnings from local law enforcement and the Darlington County Emergency Management Department. Please check on elderly and infirm neighbors, and stay...
Darlington County to open shelter for coastal evacuees
Darlington County will be opening a shelter for at 7 am on Thursday, October 6, 2016. The shelter will be at Darlington Middle School, 150 Pinedale Drive, Darlington, South Carolina. This shelter will operate under Darlington County Emergency Management with the support of Darlington County School District, Department of Social Services, and the Pee Dee Chapter of the American Red Cross. Pets are not allowed at this shelter. Those...
Hurricane Matthew: Cancellations & Closings
We will update this page as events and locations are shared with us. Please visit: Darlington County Emergency Managment Department and download CodeRED to your smartphone for up to the minute weather warnings affecting Darlington County. UPDATE on Sunday, October 9 No curfew for Darlington County tonight. Please continue to drive safely as most areas are still without power. City of Darlington and City of Hartsville Offices will be...
New exhibit focuses on personal experiences of Civil War
A new Civil War exhibit at the Darlington County Historical Commission turns the spotlight away from pivotal battles and sweeping societal changes, instead focusing on the intensely personal experiences of soldiers caught up in the deadliest military conflict in our nation’s history.
DarCo Progress talks agribusiness future
The potential role of food processing took center stage last week at Darlington County Progress 2016 annual meeting.