Darlington county native participates in unveiling of historic marker
David L. Allen of Hartsville and Sterling Sadler of Effingham, widely recognized conservation district officials, addressed local, state and national conservation leaders during a ceremony unveiling an historic marker identifying the location of the first office of the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts (NASCD) in Spartanburg in the 1940s. E.C. McArthur of Gaffney, chairman of the Broad River Soil Conservation...
DCSO discovers eight methamphetamine labs on Jeffords Mill Road
Darlington County Sheriff’s Office went to Jeffords Mill Road, Darlington on February 28, 2016, for a follow-up investigation. According to reports from the DCSO, while deputies were talking with the homeowner of the residence, they noticed several items used in the making of methamphetamine labs. Consent to search of the residence was signed by the homeowner. Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit was called to the...
Darlington resident receives statewide honor
Kathy S. Heustess, President and CEO of ArborOne Farm Credit, based in Florence, SC, was honored at the Palmetto Center for Women (PCW) Honors Luncheon (formerly the TWIN Awards) on Tuesday, February 23. The luncheon, sponsored in part by AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, was held at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia and drew nearly 800 attendees. Mrs. Heustess, who is originally from Green Sea and grew up on a tobacco farm, was...
Shooting arrest on Mariposa Dr.
Darlington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence and shooting incident Mariposa Drive Florence, Darlington County, on February 28, 2016. The suspect shot at his wife during an altercation; the victim was not harmed in the incident. The suspect barricaded himself inside of the residence. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Response Team made entry into the residence. The suspect was taken into custody...
Duke Energy launches website to ‘enlighten, inform and inspire’
Hosted by Duke Energy, illumination.duke-energy.com is a new online destination for feature stories, expert advice and insights about energy. The website showcases stories about remarkable people, innovations, and community and environmental issues. It also offers glimpses into the past and perspectives on the future of energy. “We will provide customers with advice on how to save energy and money, insight into new trends and give...
Weatherford named President and CEO of SPC Credit Union
As of January 1, 2016, Linda Weatherford has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of SPC Credit Union. Linda’s extensive involvement with the credit union movement, and her years of experience at all levels of the industry will bring continued positive growth to SPC. Linda has served as the Director of Marketing & Business Development with SPC since April 2004. She has more than 29 years of credit union...