Darlington’s Municipal Judge speaks out
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net As a follow up to our story in last week’s paper, “City council motion to oust judge,” the News and Press spoke to longtime municipal judge, Daniel B. (“Dan”) Causey, III, at his Darlington office on Friday, June 17. “I am glad this is over,” said Causey. “And I am looking forward to serving the remaining year of my term.” Causey was in attendance at the City Council meeting on June 7,...
Intimidation incident report filed against Mayor
According to a 13C- Assault – Intimidation incident report filed at the Darlington Police Department on June 17, 2016, Sherri Hodges from Darlington alleges that Gloria Hines, Mayor of Darlington, harassed her at the Walmart parking lot on Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. No arrest was made, and no follow up was listed on the police report. The verbatim, un-edited narrative from the report states: “The complainant Sherri Hodges...
Lamar debates 12% water rate hike
Lamar Town Council met June 13 and held first reading for the 2016/17 fiscal year budget, which may include a proposed 12-percent rate hike for water and sewer customers.
Hartsville passes 2016/17 budgets
Hartsville City Council passed final reading on departmental and general fund budgets for the 2016/17 fiscal year at their June 14 regular meeting.
Cadets take top honors at The Citadel in spring 2016: Dean’s List
The following members of The Citadel South Carolina Corps of Cadets earned top honors in the spring 2016 semester. Dean’s List recognition is given to cadets registered for 12 or more semester hours and whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester’s work. Gregory Pappas of Darlington Landon White of Hartsville The Citadel, founded in 1842, is a public, coeducational military...
Hartsville Named All-America City 2016
The City of Hartsville was named a 2016 All-America City Award winner over the weekend, joining a list of ten cities to win the title from the National Civic League at the competition in Denver, CO. Hartsville first won the title in 1996, receiving it again 20 years later. The criteria for winning an All-America City Award (AAC) include impact, inclusiveness, public engagement and the use of collaborative problem-solving strategies...