Darlington Walmart staffing up, prepping for opening day
When the Walmart Supercenter of Darlington opens its doors in May, shoppers will see plenty of familiar faces running registers, assisting customers, stocking shelves, and serving up food.
Hartsville okays restaurant incentives, advances Sunday alcohol vote
Hartsville City Council convened their regular monthly meeting on February 9 and granted approval to an incentive package for a new restaurant planning to locate downtown.
Lamar water and flood issues persist
An automated valve intended to channel water from the Darlington County Water and Sewer Authority to the Town of Lamar on an as-needed basis malfunctioned recently, causing the town to receive an unexpected and unnecessary influx of water.
Coker College Professor Mal Hyman announces run for U.S. Congress
Coker College Professor of Sociology Mal Hyman announced his run for the Democratic nomination for South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District on Thursday, Feb. 11, at at the Coker College Music Recital Hall.
Dana to run for Darlington County Auditor
R. Brenton Dana of Darlington has announced his candidacy for Darlington County Auditor, currently held by longtime county auditor, Rosa Hudson. He will seek the nod and the responsibility from the citizens of Darlington County beginning in Darlington’s June Democratic Primary. “The Auditor’s office is currently understaffed which has unfortunately created fundamental flaws in the organizational structure of the office.” Dana said...
Valarie Boston formally announces candidacy for Ward 2
I am a native of Darlington, S.C. and a 2002 graduate of Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology, and a 2007 graduate of Francis Marion University with a Bachelor of Science degree in History, and a minor in International Studies. I am also a graduate student obtaining a Master’s Degree in History. I am currently employed at Prime Rate Premium, Inc., a subsidiary of Branch Banking & Trust. I am the daughte of Rev....