DCSD holds forum to discuss future of education
Darlington County School District hosted a showing of the award-winning documentary “Most Likely to Succeed.”
The 411 on H20
Recent news stories about lead infiltration in the water supply of Flint, Michigan – and locally, the closing of a second Lamar well due to trace radium – have spurred some citizens to take a closer look at the quality of their water.
News and Press brings home 10 SCPA Awards
The staff at the News and Press had another banner year, bringing home ten awards at the recent South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation on March 19, 2016 at The Marriott in Downtown Columbia, S.C. The contest guidelines were for content published mid November 2014 to mid November 2015. Last year, the News and Press won 13 awards. The SCPA has served newspapers of South Carolina since 1852; the...
City donates to House of Refuge
On March 21, Darlington Mayor Gloria Hines (left) presented a donation check for $1,000 to House of Refuge founder Tonya Flowers (right) to help fund operations at the newly opened clothing donation outlet located at 104 City Lane. The House of Refuge Clothes Closet provides gently used outfits and accessories to kids and adults in need, evaluated through the Department of Social Services. Photo by Samantha Lyles
South Carolina Masons awarded Honorary Membership in Tabor City
Five members of Prince Hall Grand Lodge of South Carolina received the accolade of Honorary Membership of Tabor City Lodge under the umbrella of Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Jurisdiction of North Carolina at a special ceremony on February 28, 2016. Among those receiving Honorary Membership was Darlington native, Past District Deputy for the 9th Masonic District, Brother Kevin N. Brown, 32°. Brown currently serves as Grand Historian for...
Burglaries in Lamar
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office is actively working a rash of burglaries in the Lamar area, according to Sheriff Wayne Byrd. The burglaries started occurring Monday during the daylight hours. The suspect(s) are taking various items including guns and televisions. If you have any information about these burglaries, please contact the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office at 843-398-4501 or 843-398-4920.