Society Hill’s native son announces bid
Wayne Byrd announces intent to run for reelection as Sheriff of Darlington County at the Town of Society Hill’s monthly council meeting on March 8, 2016.
Hartsville residents to vote on Sunday alcohol sales
hen residents of Hartsville enter the voting booth this November, they’ll have the opportunity to decide whether their city allows limited alcohol sales on Sunday.
Groundbreaking for new gym at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology
The renovation, which is set to be completed by September 1, is an approximately $2 million project which will include: a complete renovation of existing gymnasium facilities and construction of a new 4,000-square-foot activity conference center. The new gym will include: new locker room ceilings, floors, gym lockers, restrooms, painting, fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, basketball goals, refurbished wood bleachers, and a new wooden gym floor in addition to air conditioning and heating.
Pursuit through Downtown Darlington results in drug arrests
Darlington merchants and residents on the Public Square were surprised on Monday, March 7 as deputies from the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office pursued a vehicle that ended up colliding with a tractor-trailer truck. According to Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd, the two suspects were not injured and were taken into custody. As a result of the traffic stop, five grams of crack cocaine, one gram of marijuana, and over $1500 in US...
Follow up: Darlington Ward 2 Debate
A call for a debate for Darlington City Ward 2 has been declined by candidate Valarie Boston. Shortly after a letter was printed in the March 9 issue of the News and Press calling for a debate from the other candidate, Elaine Reed, an offer was made to host one by Anthony Hall, President of the Darlington County NAACP. On Friday, March 11, Ms. Boston’s campaign called to decline the invitation. Anthony Hall was notified about the...
The Darlington County Cultural Realism Complex announces new Artistic Director
Darlington County’s Cultural Realism Complex (CRC) announced March 4, 2016 that Triza Cox will serve as their new Artistic Director. In this capacity, Triza Cox’s responsibilities will include theatrical productions, dance, and drama classes. Triza will also be responsible of booking local and national acts for various productions at the CRC Vision Center. Triza Cox is a South Carolina-based theatre artist. She holds an MFA in...