Lamar closes second well due to radium
The Town of Lamar held its monthly council meeting March 14, and council member Mike Lloyd revealed that the town has closed a second well after trace amounts of radium were detected by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).
DCSO and Lamar Police recover stolen property
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office and the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on Dovesville Highway on March 8, 2016. According to Sheriff Byrd, they were able to recover over $10,000 in stolen property from the residence. Maria Visey Lynn Gilbert, a 23-year-old female of Hartsville, was charged with seven counts of Burglary 2nd Degree; Grand Larceny; Unlawful Neglect of a Child; and Criminal...
S.C. Rep. Williams holds press conference about fraudulent election fliers
State Representative Robert Williams (District 62) held a press conference March 18 at the Darlington County Courthouse to discuss the recent discovery of fliers fraudulently claiming his endorsement of a candidate for Darlington County Sheriff. “There is someone out there sending out letters in my name, impersonating me… it’s very degrading and low, and we don’t need that kind of thing going on during (election) season,” said...
Camp Jessie’s Kids Scheduled for April 30
Camp Jessie’s Kids, a day camp for children who have suffered the loss of someone they care deeply about.
Military Career & Resource Fair
Veterans, Active/Retired Service Members and Family Members are invited to connect with local employers, state agencies, and organizations that provide military and veteran services. Friday, April 8th 10 a.m. –1 p.m. Bennettsville Armory, 725 South Parsonage St., Bennettsville, S.C. All branches welcome. Military ID/DEERS Services Available Meet with Service Member & Family Care representatives in the following areas: •...