County edges toward PREA compliance
After more than two years of delays, the Darlington County Detention Center is finally moving toward compliance with staffing requirements mandated by federal law.
County expresses concerns about local fire department
After some debate at their August 15 meeting, Darlington County Council approved an automatic aid agreement with Palmetto Rural Fire Department – but not without reservations.
FDTC’s welding program receives scholarships donation from Duke Energy Foundation
A $70,000 gift from Duke Energy Foundation will allow Florence-Darlington Technical College’s (FDTC’s) Advanced Welding Center students to attend the College and make good salaries working as certified welders in the growing nuclear industry. Mindy Taylor, Government and Community Relations Manager for Duke Energy, presented a $70,000 check to FDTC President Ben Dillard and College Foundation Vice President Jill Lewis, at a ceremony...
South Carolina’s own and NASCAR Hall of Fame member Cale Yarborough to serve as Bojangles’ Southern 500 Honorary Pace Car Driver
Timmonsville, S.C., native to also be honored by Darlington Raceway with special race weekend ceremony
South of Pearl grand opening by DDRA
Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the official grand opening for South of Pearl, the upscale eatery and event venue located at 117 Edwards Avenue in Darlington. South of Pearl owner and host (and sometime cook) Todd Hardee welcomed guests and provided a delicious lunch, a preview of the elegant and country-fresh cuisine available each Thursday night. Hardee invited everyone to...