Elaine Reed announces candidacy for City of Darlington council seat
Elaine Reed formally announced her candidacy for the City of Darlington Council seat today. She will officially file at the Election Commission on February 5, 2016. She describes her campaign for office and vision to lead Darlington forward as follows: “I was born and raised in Darlington, and my family has been here for decades. I believe my background and work experiences qualify me for this seat.” Reed attended Hampton University...
Brunson-Dargan’s Little Gents Club teaching life lessons to young students
Young boys at Brunson-Dargan Elementary School are learning and practicing skills not always found in text books that the school hopes will help them be more successful now and as adults. The student-members of the Little Gents Club are taking part in dedicated learning about respect, responsibility, manners, appropriate professional attire and other related skills. Fifth grader Lamont Bivens enthusiastically explained his experiences...
Kilgo announces bid for 2nd term on Darlington County Council
Bobby Kilgo announced today that he will seek a second term on the Darlington County Council. He was elected in 2012 on a platform of bringing more jobs to the county and keeping our young people living and working in the county. Since his election, the county has opened a certified industrial park, Birdsong Peanuts has located on the Darlington Bypass, Walmart is building a Supercenter in Darlington, and SONOCO opened its IPS Studio....
Another meth lab bust by Darlington County Sheriff’s Dept.
Yet another methamphetamine lab was discovered in less than a week by Darlington County Sheriff’s Department.
Boy Scout to Colonel
Colonel Rocky Gannon (USAF Retired) recalls how one kind scoutmaster changed his life.
Kalmia Garden Study Club donates to Darlington Library
A remodeling project at the Darlington Library received a boost last week when members of the Kalmia Garden Study Club presented library officials with a $1,000 donation.