Walk with the Docs
Honor the many physicians, pharmacists and nurses that volunteer their time to the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County locations at this year’s Walk with the Docs on Saturday, April 23 at 10 a.m..
Fatal vehicle crash at County Courthouse
A pick up truck hit the Darlington County Courthouse at the Public Square in Darlington early this morning, killing the driver. The City of Darlington police department was the first on the scene before 4:00 a.m., finding the vehicle in flames.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., Nationwide unveil throwback paint scheme for Darlington race
No. 88 Nationwide Insurance Gray Ghost Chevrolet SS will take the track for the Southern 500 during Labor Day weekend in September. Read the April 20, 2016 issue of the News & Press for some off-the-cuff comments from Dale Jr., along with some more photographs!
Darlington County primaries set for June 14
Just as local voters put one local political race to bed, several others are on the horizon, and the Darlington County Office of Elections and Registrations has begun preparing for the Democratic and Republican Primaries scheduled for June 14.
Galey & Lord closing
“I received a letter dated March 29, 2016 from Pilar Charo, CEO of Galey & Lord Industries stating that the plant would close permanently by May 12,” said Mayor of Society Hill, Tommy Bradshaw. “They did not give a reason, however there has been rumors for a very long time that this day would come. However, I remain hopeful that after a brief closure the plant will be bought out by another interested company, performing the same functions as presently ongoing.”
County establishes fund for Economic Development
Darlington County Council has moved to establish a dedicated funding source to help the county’s Economic Development Partnership bring new business and industry to our area.