Darlington County Historical Commission: Amy Spain, “Juneteenth”
Welcome to my monthly column. I’m very excited about this opportunity and look forward to the historical information I will be able to share about the people, places, and events relating to Darlington County history.
Darlington County Democratic Primary June 14: Unofficial Election Results
Congratulations to the newly elected public officials: Darlington County Sheriff: Tony Chavis Darlington County Auditor: Margaret Ross Rogers Darlington County Council District 03: Joyce Wingate Thomas Darlington County Council District 07: Lewis Brown Darlington County Treasurer Democratic Winner Robin Slater Edwards will face Republican candidate Jeff Robinson in the November General Election. (See vote counts directly below this...
Mailbox stuffing? It’s a federal crime.
The News and Press learned today that several mailboxes had the following political flyer placed in their mailbox – not in an envelope, and without proper postage: We just made a call to the U.S. Post Office in Darlington and were told that this is a federal crime. They instructed us to tell readers that if you received this in your mailbox, you are to report it to call your local U.S. Post Office, or give the flyer to your mail...
Women of Achievement: Wilhelmina P. Johnson
Each year the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization honors a Woman of Achievement at the state pageant. The pageant recognizes and honors women who, through their works and lives, have significantly improved the lives of women in our great state. This year’s award will be special since the pageant is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Festival Pageant and Miss Darlington High School pageants under the...
Women of Achievement: Belinda Copeland
Each year the Miss South Carolina Scholarship Organization honors a Woman of Achievement at the state pageant. The pageant recognizes and honors women who, through their works and lives, have significantly improved the lives of women in our great state. This year’s award will be special since the pageant is celebrating its 80th anniversary. The Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Festival Pageant and Miss Darlington High School pageants under the...
County passes $34 million budget
Darlington County Council convened their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 6 and passed final reading for the 2016/17 fiscal year budgets.